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Tend to agree with that Red. It is the first time though I can recall we started to let nerves creep in but I have no doubt if Sturridge would have played we'd have been 5-1 up and it wouldn't have been an issue.
Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.
George Washington
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Should we really expect to 'dominate' every game in the so called 'best league in the world'? Even if we don't dominate we surely cannot be expected to be kicked off the park like we were by Norwich. Are you not worried? We were missing two key players, and they're fighting for their lives. There are no easy games, especially at this stage. Chelsea just lost to Sunderland. It's just how it goes. Yes we were missing 2 key players and as we really got battered in midfield, I tend to say we missed Hendo more. Unfortunately he is still off in the next 2 games so BR needs to find a solution fast, I really though we would be more solid with Allen and Lucas in the team, can't say that now. Now, we can be backing off because of the fright of losing especially when we are leading, so pressure is playing a huge part in our game as all pundits predicted, none of our players have been in this position except maybe SG. Chelsea did lose but Manonne was immense, Sunderland did not really dominate. Next game will answer a lot of questions, hopefully BR would have found the solution by then. First time in the season I am worried.
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We've been winning, but we've also been pretty average away from home.
WHAM was hardly a walk in the park, Fulham, Stoke.. we've been winning them but it's hardly been swashbuckling.
Chelsea at home will be different, win lose or draw.
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Should we really expect to 'dominate' every game in the so called 'best league in the world'? Even if we don't dominate we surely cannot be expected to be kicked off the park like we were by Norwich. Are you not worried? We were missing two key players, and they're fighting for their lives. There are no easy games, especially at this stage. Chelsea just lost to Sunderland. It's just how it goes. Yes we were missing 2 key players and as we really got battered in midfield, I tend to say we missed Hendo more. Unfortunately he is still off in the next 2 games so BR needs to find a solution fast, I really though we would be more solid with Allen and Lucas in the team, can't say that now. Now, we can be backing off because of the fright of losing especially when we are leading, so pressure is playing a huge part in our game as all pundits predicted, none of our players have been in this position except maybe SG. Chelsea did lose but Manonne was immense, Sunderland did not really dominate. Next game will answer a lot of questions, hopefully BR would have found the solution by then. First time in the season I am worried. We made adjustments and won the game. Done, dusted. 11 games on the spin, and you can't expect all of them to be comfortable wins. I trust Rodgers.
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We missed Hendos engine hugely. We also missed having the tandem of Suarez and Sturridge to stretch the defence and make holding the ball up between them easier. Suarez was the sole factor Norwich had to worry about and not having Hendo as another option to pass to up the pitch made it difficult.
Norwich also just got on a good run while we were overall sloppy.
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I'm not blaming anyone in particular, but if I was going to asses anyone, it would have been Lucas. Is it a coincidence that one him and Gerrard started playing together again, that we looked like we did at the start of the season, when teams would easily bypass our midfield.
Here's some things I notice, that might be nerves, but will need to be addressed for the last few games.
1) I think Lucas needs to sit out the rest of the season.
2) Coutinho should only play the home games because he isn't as good away.
3) Johno needs to sort it out and stop giving the ball away.
4) Sturridge needs to come back.
5) Skrtel and Migs need to stop passing it constantly in dangerous areas. Poor Sakho!
6) Keep the shape, press, don't let them run at you. Chelsea will shot from range and have people that can do that.
My team at home would be:
Johnson.Skrtel.Sakho.Flanno
..........Gerrard..........
......Allen....Coutinho....
Suarez.............Sterling
.........Sturridge.........
Unfortunately, because Hendo is out, we might need to play Coutinho away from home.
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I agree with that team except I'd go with a diamond formation
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I'm not blaming anyone in particular, but if I was going to asses anyone, it would have been Lucas. Is it a coincidence that one him and Gerrard started playing together again, that we looked like we did at the start of the season, when teams would easily bypass our midfield.
Here's some things I notice, that might be nerves, but will need to be addressed for the last few games.
1) I think Lucas needs to sit out the rest of the season.
2) Coutinho should only play the home games because he isn't as good away.
3) Johno needs to sort it out and stop giving the ball away.
4) Sturridge needs to come back.
5) Skrtel and Migs need to stop passing it constantly in dangerous areas. Poor Sakho!
6) Keep the shape, press, don't let them run at you. Chelsea will shot from range and have people that can do that.
My team at home would be:
Johnson.Skrtel.Sakho.Flanno
..........Gerrard..........
......Allen....Coutinho....
Suarez.............Sterling
.........Sturridge.........
Unfortunately, because Hendo is out, we might need to play Coutinho away from home.
This team chooses itself actually. If both Sturridge and Suarez are in form and not playing it too individually, thn we'll have nothing to worry about.
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I'm not worried about our ability to score, I'm worried about our tendancy to concede. Indeed. BIG +1
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This is the same Coutinho who scored At City at Everton and at Fulham.
Take him out and that is one goal threat less to worry about for Palace in our last away game.
As good as Allen is he does not scare opposition like Coutinho.
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