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Liverpool FC – Joe Allen & Jordan Henderson Fighting For the Final Midfield Spot
There’s no guarantee Liverpool will be playing with three in the midfield next season every match, but it’s one of the more popular formations for Brendan Rodgers, which has Steven Gerrard and Lucas Leiva chalked up as irreplaceable players in his lineup. The third spot? Either Jordan Henderson or Joe Allen.
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LIverpool FC – Steven Gerrard Going Anywhere Anytime Soon
Last season was somewhat of a Renessaince for Steven Gerrard. Fit again, scoring again, happy again. Sort of. With Liverpool finishing only 7th, you can’t be too excited about what’s happened. And yet the Liverpool captain sees it as a foundation for a later-career bloom, just when everyone thought that his persistent groin injuries will be ending it on a flat note, prematurely.
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Liverpool FC – Steven Gerrard Needs Luis Suarez to Stay
There aren’t that many seasons left for Steven Gerrard at the highest level of the Premier League, and he’s hoping to make the most of his remaining time as a prominent figure on the Liverpool team, which in part will be determined by whether or not the club can manage to keep Luis Suarez.
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Liverpool FC – Philippe Coutinho on the Verge of Becoming a Star
The fact that Liverpool haven’t brought a dominant attacking midfielder works in the best interests of Philippe Coutinho, who just might continue to build on what he started last season after arriving midway through the season to the club, and become one of the best reasons to watch a match next season in the Premier League.
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Mousa Dembele is the Best Passer in the Premier League
When it comes to long passing accuracy, the ability to change momentum and turn defense into attack or simply switch wings, no one is more accurate than Mosua Dembele of Tottenham, leading the Premier League in this category among players who have attempted more than 100 passes for 35 yards or more.
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Liverpool FC – Steven Gerrard Isn’t Coming Back This Season
Don’t call it a comeback, but it probably sort of was. Steven Gerrard missed only 18 minutes of football this season for Liverpool, but will have to miss out on the remaining couple of matches, which mean nothing anyway after missing all chance of making a European competition or finishing above Everton in the table, in what was his best season in five years.
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Liverpool FC – Philippe Coutinho & Daniel Sturridge Can’t Explode Every Week
A Merseyside derby used to be a fiery affair with red cards and injured players scattered across the pitch. Times have changed, especially for Liverpool football club, about to finish beneath their city rivals for a second consecutive season, while all the talent in the world, from Philippe Coutinho, Daniel Sturridge and an energetic Steven Gerrard couldn’t give Jamie Carragher a nice farewell present, sending him off from the derby with a home win at Anfield.
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Liverpool FC – Daniel Sturridge Helps Luis Suarez When it Comes to Football
Something isn’t working for Liverpool lately, and things could get worse if Luis Suarez does get hit with a meaningful suspension for biting Branislav Ivanovic, adding yet another black mark to his sketchy resume, making you often forget what a wonderful footballer he is, combining with Daniel Sturridge for a fantastic second half display.
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Liverpool FC – Luis Suarez & Philippe Coutinho Didn’t Get Enough Help
Instead of making some impressive late push towards a top-six finish, Liverpool continue to find ways to stay behind and keep themselves from the necessary progress that was promised. Luis Suarez and Philippe Coutinho once again brought class and flair with most of their touches, but an overall sense of the lacking accuracy, combined with a weak display from Daniel Sturridge and Steven Gerrard resulted in a score that kept them out of the European qualification zone.
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Liverpool FC – Steven Gerrard & Philippe Coutinho in the Driver’s Seat
If there was any need for Steven Gerrard to show that he’s the living, breathing heartbeat of Liverpool football club, even after all these years, a clutch penalty and goal-line save proved it again. When it comes to flair and brilliance, it’s more up to Luis Suarez in the time he has left with the team, and the still adjusting Philippe Coutinho to bring that aspect into the match.