Dethroned: God save Anfield

All good things must come to an end. The powerhouse that was Liverpool football club is no more. Anfield bemoans Torres’ lackluster presence in front of goals, Gerrard is not what he was seasons ago and the Liverpool faithful are slowly turning off their television sets and staying away from fixtures altogether. Without Xabi Alonso and Masherano, or any consistent attack, England’s most successful football team in a century is slowly crumbling. Benitez tried and failed, Hodgson swooped in to save the damsel in distress but slipped, his red cape caught in the steady success of Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal. Regret and shame ensued. The Liverpool of old might have made a mid-season comeback, swiping fickle sides like Blackpool and West Ham. Now, they spend ten minutes in charge and then stand back, cemented on the pitch wondering when they will be saved. New manager Kenny Dalglish has already lost two out of two. They’re blaming referee decisions and exhaustion, funds and losses.
Once-off star strikes from youngsters Babel and Ngog are short-lived.

Can the King save the kingdom at Anfield?

With Carragher injured and ageing, the defense is like a plastic bucket with a thousand drilled holes.

The midfield relies too much on Gerrard and Maxi’s performances need tweaking. Kuyt remains dangerous but often finds no support.

Incoherent, second-rate, turmoil.
Liverpool needs change. Managers are not the answer. A two-man team can never win the title. Torres and Gerrard, on form, can’t anway. Get the players, invest and create a sense of camaraderie and teamwork. A plan A, B, C, D. There needs to be an extra striker. Kuyt alongside Torres is indifferent, it doesn’t stick. Gerrard needs a midfield that will co-exist with him. Dalglish needs to bring about spirit. Before anything, that is what a failing team needs the most.
God save Anfield.