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The Liverpool manager was disappointed but saw positives in Sunday's draw

The Liverpool manager was disappointed but saw positives in Sunday’s draw

After no wins in five games throughout all competitions and five goals in seven since the season began, it’s fair to say that anybody who has been happy with Liverpool’s start to the season is either happy with mediocrity or likes to see Liverpool fans suffer.

So if Brendan Rodgers had been anything but disappointed in the 1-1 draw against Norwich on Sunday then we’d be having even more serious problems than we already do.

As it turns out, he wasn’t overly pleased about letting another lead slip but still managed to find some positives in the display.

Speaking to Liverpoolfc.com, Rodgers said: “[We are] disappointed and frustrated with the result, but I thought in particular in the second half, there were a lot more signs of our fluency and creativity.

“In the first half, we were a bit static, I felt, we had the ball in decent positions but probably the movement in front of the ball wasn’t as we would like.

“But also on the back of our last performance here, [there was] a little bit of anxiety in the first half. [In the] second half, we freed ourselves up a little bit more.

“Danny Ings, coming on, was outstanding, his pressing and ability to run in behind was there to see.

“It was going to be important that we got the first goal, which we did with an excellent goal. Then we lost our concentration for a set-piece, which is not so good from our part.”

The key, it appeared watching the match (and also from Rodgers’ comments), is that Liverpool are playing with fear at home. It’s increasingly the case that Liverpool are nervous at Anfield and anything less than an opponent rolling over sets the fans and players on edge.

Gone is ‘fortress Anfield’, now replaced with a football ground where even sides considered dead certs for relegation know they can steal a point.

And part of that problem revolves around Liverpool’s defensive woes and the re-emergence of Mignolet’s goalkeeping errors, two things which have been the basis for many of the team’s poor results since Rodgers arrived.

He continued: “I think we created enough chances to win the game, so that obviously disappoints – but the most disappointing factor is the goal.

“It was their first corner in the game and our organisation was clear – they had six men in the box and we knew exactly the roles.

“But we lost concentration and Russell Martin hooks it in. It was disappointing and it was a goal that shouldn’t happen.

“Apart from that, there were a lot more positives from today. We want to win every game here, no matter who the opponent is.

“Give credit to Norwich, a team with confidence from getting promoted and their result last week, but we know when we’re here [Anfield] our performance level should be so we can win games.

“I think today was a step forward for us in terms of the creativity back into our game and hopefully we can progress from that.”

Do you agree with Rodgers, are there positives to take from the draw yesterday or is that another unacceptable result? Let us know your thoughts below.

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2 comments

  • chidi says:

    Plenty of positive, they showed lot more confidence and purpose going forward. They were more creative, burst forword quicker and the movement upfront was good. Sacko added solidity to the and defender moved forward with more confidence. Mignolet had been good since the start of the season and brilliant saves to keep us in the game so no need vilifying him for one error. That the nature of foorball

  • #@#@#@# says:

    While liverpools are sinking at a alarming rate,fsg are quite content because the club value as double since taking over.how can a club that is ranked 55th by uefa could cost any suitors who want to buy the club pay 650 million pounds.how can a club that only won one league cup over five year contribute to a profit of an alarming 350 million pounds. That is why fsg as no ambitious to take the club forward because they are making money. To be realistic uefa needs to get owners to push forward for value of the club to increase. Why should someone pay 650 million for a club that barely wins trophies.

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