Thursday, May 8, 2008

English Premier League - Liverpool's Summer Exodus


As we approach the last round of 2007/2008 this weekend, many clubs are preparing for next season. Liverpool is no exception. Kewell will be leaving the club after a injury -dogged career at Anfield. Riise and Crouch may leave.

I am sad to see Crouch leave Liverpool as he provide Liverpool with a different attacking option. If he leave and signs for another BPL team, he will be a threat to our defence. Crouch wants to play regular football which Rafa could not promise. If there is offers for Crouch, Liverpool will sell.

As for Riise, his senseless own goal against Chelsea was the last straw for Rafa to sell him. He is pecking order after Aurelio and Alveroa. I could see Riise going to Villa as a swoop for Barry. I think it is better for Riise to leave.

I would love to see Roque Santa Cruz or Berbatov to play alongside Torres if we can raise the money from the sale of Crouch. That will be a dream strikeforce.

Apart from Aaron Lennon, Gamdt Pedersen and Bentley, I would hope to see Martin Petrov attacking from the left side of Liverpool's midfield. If we can't get Pedersen, then we get Petrov or vice versa. Likewise for Lennon and Bentley, either one will be great for the right midfield slot. I do not see Pennant remaining in Anfield.

My choice for Liverpool XI :

1) Pepe Reina

2) Stven Finnan

3) Gareth Barry

4) Carragher / Martin Sktrel

5) Daniel Agger

6) Steven Gerrard / Xavi Alonson

7) Javier Mascherano / Youssi Benayoun

8) Aaron Lennon / Ryan Babel

9) Martin Petrov / Gamst Pedersen

10) Fernando Torres

11) Santa Cruz / Berbatov

I believe with this line up, we have pace on both wings and will counter the threat of Man Utd's Ronaldo and Nani.

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