Starting line-up: (4-4-2)
Reina
Skrtel Carragher Agger Enrique
Henderson Lucas Adam Downing
Kuyt Suarez
Skrtel Carragher Agger Enrique
Henderson Lucas Adam Downing
Kuyt Suarez
LFC Man of the match:
Luis Suarez - the only LFC attacker causing consistent pressure to the rock-solid Stoke's defensive line. Unfortunately, Suarez could not finish off some socring chances despite once again displayed his brilliance in attack in different occasions.
Insight:
There had been obvious questionable calls from referee throughout the game. Stoke may not deserve to win the penalty, but Carragher also needs to look into the mirror as he should have never made similar school-boy error to let Stoke's Walters to take advantage to flop for that slight push. It's not the first time our vice-captain made stupid mistake, remember his error to allow Bolton got a goal back last game? LFC may deserve to win their own PK for some half-handball claims, but LFC has failed miserably in their finishing and final passes. Suarez has been as brilliant as ever, but he has never been provided with enough support. Bellamy has done very well since coming on and King should seriously consider dropping the inconsistent and immature Henderson to the bench. Both Bellamy and Maxi deserve to be starting over Henderson at the moment. Despite the loss, LFC still possess strength in depth to have a good season ahead. We have dynamic and versatile forwards serving different functions. However, what worries me is we still don't have a top-finisher like Ian Rush and old Torres. As sensational as Suarez, he is more of a supporting striker rather than a classic no.9 finisher. We need to be more clinical in front of goal to accomplish our goal- finishing at top 4 and getting back to Champion League!
