Another Premiership season draws to a close, and whilst some managers will be content to have achieved the targets set at the beginning of the campaign, many more will be looking to make additions to their squads this summer following disappointing performances in the League.
Many believed Liverpool would have faired better this term than last, and although they now seem to be heading in the right direction, 2010/2011 will be a season to forget at Anfield. That said, there are several positives the club can carry in to next season as they bid to return towards the summit of the League, and here is a list of ten…
Raul Meireles:
The Portuguese midfielder joined the Reds after the World Cup as an instant replacement for the departing Javier Mascherano. The mostly tattooed Meireles was brave to join Liverpool at the time he did considering the less than warm and positive atmosphere surrounding Anfield and the prospect of living up to the heights of Mascherano. However, he has been one of the club’s best players this year, featuring in all but four of Liverpool’s League games and has scored 5.
Andy Carroll:
Although injuries meant he missed a significant number of games following his £35million move from Newcastle, Carroll will probably prove to be an important signing for Liverpool, and his two goals against Manchester City at Anfield last week have given Reds fans a glimpse of more to come form the pony-tailed giant.
Luis Suarez:
Arguably made more of an immediate impact than his new strike partner having been available for more games, Luis Suarez has already demonstrated some exciting attributes which should see him flourish in the Premier League. Of a similar build to Carlos Tevez, the Uruguayan adopts a similar style to Manchester City’s captain, underlined by a tireless work ethic, quick feet, endless skills and a sharp finish.
Martin Kelly:
Although the youngster made his debut under Rafa Benitez back in December 2008, Martin Kelly came to everyone’s attention during Liverpool’s 2-0 defeat of Chelsea at Anfield last November. Called up as a last minute replacement for Sotorios Kyrgiakos, Kelly completed the full 90 minutes and has since made another 26 appearances for the Reds this term.
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what about sterling,flano,robinson!!
You must be stupid if you think that Raul Meireles is a direct replacement for Javier Mascherano as they are two completely different midfielders. Meireles was bought as a playmaker, not a ‘midfield destroyer’ like Mascherano. The player who was supposed to replace Mascherano was Christian Poulsen who plays as a defensive midfielder.
One more thing is the number of promising youth players we currently have but Kenny must be prepared to give the foreign guys a chance too, not just the British guys. Mavinga and Suso should be promoted to the first team next season while Pacheco should be given more opportunities. Kenny must also promote Adam Morgan to the first team.
Definitely it was a season to forget but the future looks bright. Since the king took the hot seat at Anfield, we have seen steady progress. The team is playing as a unity with really intent to attack. Our new boss is not scared to splash the cash on players he believes in (Carroll and Suarez) and therefore wastes no time to bring them abroad. Moreover, youngsters from the youth system are performing due to the confidence he shows them. At the moment we have about 5 youngsters that i think will make an impact next year. Of course Spearing and Kelly are now considered 1st team but also Flanagan, Robinson and Pacheco will likely be part on first team next year. I haven’t even talked about who we might bring in yet, hopefully two high quality wingers will be awesome. Therefore next year will be a treat for all liverpool fans I believe, King Kenny is going to make it all right and will see a young attacking team next year.
cheers
Jez! Even when positive some clowns always find some kind of negetive – (good post and roll on the future!)
ok… now liverpool was openning wide world eyes…
so… buy
2 left winger : marveux and downing
2 right winger : young and lee
1 top striker : ?elmander,jones,torres..15m only
1 attacking : juan mata / eriksen
1 centeral mid : adam – cover for meireles
1 def mid : blaise matuidi
1 center def : kjaer/cahill – cover for agger
1 left back : enrique / armero