Friday, June 26, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Torres' Fans Base in South Africa
While Spain is competing in the Confederations Cup, the Spanish players took a walk in South Africa while fans over there went crazy over Liverpool striker, Fernando Torres. I guess mostly are Liverpool fans!
Take a look!
It seems like Torres' popularity is getting higher and higher!
You'll Never Walk Alone..
Posted by Louis at 8:59 PM 0 comments
Labels: Confederations Cup, Fernado Torres, liverpool, South Africa, Spain
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Torres Hat-Trick in Confederations Cup 2009!
Representing Spain in the Confederations Cup 2009, Fernando Torres just needed 17 minutes into the game to score his hat-trick against New Zealand in Spain's 5-0 win.
Fernando Torres' Hat-Trick (Not the best quality)
You'll Never Walk Alone..
Posted by Louis at 1:25 PM 1 comments
Labels: Confederations Cup, Fernando Torres, Hat-Trick, New Zealand, Spain
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Masch..Mascherano!
I saw this news on Soccernet and I couldn't help but to post it here!
It reports..
Former Argentina international Jorge Solari has heaped glowing praise on Javier Mascherano, describing the Liverpool man as the one of best midfielders his country has produced in the last four decades.
''For me he (Mascherano) is the best central midfielder that has left Argentina in the last 30-40 years. ''Even better than Redondo. Javier covers a lot of ground, defends very well, especially one-on-ones, he attacks, he has good technique, he is intelligent and adapts to whatever the coach wants from him.''
I couldn't agree more! JAVIER MASCHERANO!
You'll Never Walk Alone..
Posted by Louis at 10:58 PM 0 comments
Labels: Argentina, Fernando Redondo, Javier Mascherano., Jorge Solari, Soccernet
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Where Do We Need to Improve?
Now that the season has ended and the whole transfer market is up alive once again. Transfer speculations, rumours, record high fees. As for the Red half of Merseyside, there are more talks of players leaving instead of buys. Looking at the current Liverpool side, keeping the core players is definitely the priority rather than selling them. While Rafa Benitez is rejecting the suitors of Javier Mascherano and Xabi Alonso, let's see in which areas we need to improve?
Right-back
With the current situation and depth, it seems to me that we have only Spanish Aberloa as our reliable full back. Free transfer signing, Philip Degen has been invisible the whole season. In several occassions this season, while Arbeloa is unavailable, Carragher has to makeshift to right back which I always disagree with this move. However, there's no other players to provide the depth in that position.
A new right back will not only provide stability but also competition to Arbeloa whose performances can be inconsistent a times.
The Brazilian right back has great pace and his overlapping ability is an eye to watch. I'm lucky enough to watch him live in Singapore when he came over with the Brazil Olympic Team. He's quick and has decent footwork. Tireless running up and down the flank. In Rafa's style of play, full back overlapping is highly important and I do think Rafinha fills the bill.
There was speculation over Liverpool is going to buy the Portsmouth and England international fullback. Big, strong and fast are his strengths and his ability to charge down the flank explains why he's playing for England now under Fabio Capello. The fact that he's English is a plus point as there will not be any adaptions to English league problems. Rafa, take a look!
With the rest of the defensive positions having enough cover, let's see the midfield. With Xabi Alonso, Mascherano and Lucas in the middle, plus Steven Gerrard able to play there as well, our center midfield is stable.
Winger
A flying winger would be good for our attacks, providing width and crosses into the box. With Albert Riera, Kuyt and Benayoun in the team, it would be beneficial if we have one more to bring on defenders, turning in and out.
The ex-Chelsea man has lighting pace, great dribbling skills and abilities. Famous on how he brings on defenders, delivering beautiful crosses into the box. A lethal left foot who can score incredible goals from tight angles as well. His relationship with Liverpool may not be the best, but, I'm sure he can be a great addition to the team.
Striker
Strikeforce? Fernando Torres and David Ngog at this moment. It seems to me that Rafa is unlikely to remove the effective partnership between Gerrard and Torres. This shows that by bringing in another striker to the team will have another Robbie Keane situation. Having said that, with another striker may prove to be a good move as there are times whereby playing 2 strikers can be essential.
The Argentinean striker who is playing for Torres' ex-club, Athletico Madrid, one of hottest prospects in the market. Another fast-paced striker who has an eye on the goal and his ability to link-up play with the midfield can be effective. He could be another Torres in the making, exciting fans with his runs behind defenders.
3 positions to be improve, a few more additions to the squad. Will this finally our final piece of our big jigsaw puzzle? What do you guys think?
You'll Never Walk Alone..
Posted by Louis at 2:18 PM 0 comments
Labels: Aletico Madrid, Alvaro Arbeloa, Arjen Robben, england, Fernado Torres, Glen Johnson, liverpool, Portsmouth, rafa benitez, Rafinha, Sergio Augero, steven gerrard, xabi alonso
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Lap of Honour 08/09
Pictures and video of the Lap of Honour 08/09 at Anfield after the last Premiership game against Tottenham Hotspur.
You'll Never Walk Alone..
Posted by Louis at 2:19 AM 3 comments
Labels: anfield, Lap of Honour, liverpool, Rafael Benitez, steven gerrard, You'll Never Walk Alone.
Sami Hyypia Farewell
Posted by Louis at 1:59 AM 3 comments
Labels: liverpool, Sami Hyypia, tottenham