First of all, apologies for the lack of blogging, I am currently in the middle of moving homes and things have been difficult.
Well I seem to have missed out quite a bit! Since the last blog a lot has happened!
Maxi Rodriguez was back on the pitch only to be overshadowed by Andy Carroll's goal.
Defeating Everton 2-1 at Wembley, third time in a season for the first time ever.
Rumours of Kuyts departure grows ever more as he loses first team play.
Cruyff is NOT coming to Liverpool.
And Hillsborough 96 anniversary
After a tight 3-2 win over Blackburn, where we saw Doni sent off, Jones was asked to come on only to have saved a penalty but also giving one away.
Maxi opened the game with 2 games, simple in its style but nontheless important. This is why Maxi needs to be in the first 11.
Maxi's ability to pick out loose balls as well as find gaps in the defence has been brilliant. His ability also to lose his marker and get himself into space has shown his strengths but Dalglish is yet to have him feature properly.
If he isn't featured in the starting XI on May 5th, I can see the game being a lot more difficult to win as I believe him to be that much of a game changer.
Nevertheless the team showed their worth and came back from a goal down after Jelavic was able to score from a miscommunication between Jamie Carragher and Daniel Agger. Technically the goal was offside and should not have counted but in the end the Reds were able to fight back.
A mistake from Distin saw Suarez chase down a short back pass that allowed Suarez to score an equaliser.
Andy Carroll played his best game yet, moving much better, applying much more pressure on the defence and showing his own footwork. However there is still a lot of work that needs doing. Ian Rush was part of the crowd that saw Carroll miss 2 simple chances that he should have scored but narrowly missed. Towards the end Carroll was able to nod back a beautifully crossed ball from Bellamy with just 10 minutes left in the game.
Brad Jones played a smooth game where he was not really challenged apart from the defensive mistake and a few corners but even in those instances he made himself known. A brilliant goalkeeper in the making and no less Pepe Reina was happy to open his arms to him after the game.
Reina will retake the reigns as he will most likely be in for the final at Wembley.
But what of the team.
As I've mentioned, Kenny has been building and has admitted the team right now is still a team in the making and the Semi's has shown just what the future holds for this team.
Henderson played a much better game, Spearing played well and Downing has been providing a lot of crosses that gave Everton a lot of work to do.
However Everton were not weak. Besides his slip Distin had been solid. Baines showed his threatening pace and offensive ability putting balls into the Reds box and offering chances.
Fellani was also given too much space and time, chances could have destroyed Liverpool's chances but Agger and Skrtel were still able to deflect any chances of that happening.
Games Ahead?
Liverpool next play host to West Brom who have won 2 of the last 6 in the Premier League. Liverpool's league form has not been great and with Everton ahead by a mere point, it is most likely Dalglish would not let this game be a loss.
Although focus should be on the finals, PL positioning is still important and with a run of losses to teams Liverpool should be winning, it is most likely, West Brom will be desperate to keep themselves out of relegation. Although they are currently 13 points away from relegation, with all the bottom teams playing well, particularly seeing Wigan win against Manchester United, West Brom are still in a difficult position.
Liverpool have essentially lost their chances of a top 4/5 finish but a respectable position is still expected, namely being above Everton.
What's with Cruyff?
Johan Cruyff was one of the Dutch league giants who, like the current no. 7 Luis Suarez, played for Ajax and one of the few who have scored 100 goals for the club.
Cruyff was famous for a skill that would soon after his time be named after him.
The Cruyff turn, one which was demonstrated by Doni in his Debut game, feints one direction, and plays the ball to the players other foot to confuse and pass a defending player.
There were talks of the legend coming to Liverpool but he has spoken out against these claims. Cruyff once worked for Manchester United, attempting to get his son into the team, but his son was not on the same level of his father.
But the question is who? Who would you have to take over Commoli's position?
15th April saw the anniversary of the Hillsborough 96. Respect from all over the world for the loss of the Liverpool fans who took their last trip to watch Liverpool play.
YNWA - JUSTICE 96 - YNWA
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