March 20, 2011 - Sunderland vs Liverpool.: 0:2 - LFC quickly bounced back from Europa League elimination.

LFC Player of the Game: Luiz Suarez still...

Game Summary:

After the disappointing losing tie against Barga of Portugal in final 16 of Europa League, Liverpool took little time to bounce back by getting a vital victory over Sunderland at Stadium of Light, one of the toughest fields to gain victory. Suarez was again the creative force of the team as he has provided a magical 2nd goal that basically ended all hope of Sunderland come back. In Europe, Suarez was ineligible to play for Liverpool as he was Cup-tie after playing for Ajax in Europe this season, and this explained why Liverpool had such difficulty to score in Europe compared to domestic league. Suarez provided flair and dribbling ability that Liverpool has been lacking before his arrival. Carroll made his 1st league start for Liverpool and he was unfortunate for not scoring his first goal for the Reds after his header cleared off the line by Sunderland defender. Carroll needs time to gel with teammates and regain his form; however, his performance so far already suggested he will provide heading and ball-holding ability up-front. He and Suarez should develop into a lethal partnership as Gerrard believed. Spearing played well in the game and has proved to be a worthy back-up for the Reds. As Liverpool still do not possess natural wingers, King Kenny gradually prefers to play 3 up-front with 3 central midfield supporting behind the 3 strikers. This could be a wise move, as forcing non-wingers playing the the wing could have adverse effect in overall efficiency of the team. Liverpool badly needs natural wingers who can provide accurate crosses to Carroll. Until then, we will never see the best of Andy Carroll, the future and presence of Liverpool and England No.9. My hope is someone like Ashley Young, a natural winger with pace and crossing ability, will come this summer.

Starting line-up: (4-3-3)

Reina

Carragher Skrtel Agger Johnson
Merieles Lucas Spearing
Kuyt Carroll Suarez

Goals: Kuyt'34 , Suarez '77