Attack/Attacking Midfield
Raheem Sterling – Another masterful display from the young winger that once again showed why he will be one of the rare survivors of the usual storm that gets whipped up around a talented young Englishman. Calm finish for his goal and every break forward looks likely to end in something. By the end of this season, expect Sterling to be talked about as one of the world’s best; he’s just that good. Rating – 9 (Man of the Match)
Mario Balotelli – Always looked dangerous but looked very rusty in front of goal. The important thing on his debut though, was that he worked his socks off and got into the areas to miss the chances. The goals will come, as will the form and adulation. Rating – 7
Daniel Sturridge – Another understated performance from Sturridge, and another game in which his work on (and off) the ball wasn’t as appreciated as it should be. The things Sturridge can do with a ball makes Wayne Rooney (supposedly England’s best striker) look like a Sunday league player and once his new partnership with Balotelli and Sterling hits its stride we’ll hopefully be watching a competition between the three for top scorer! Rating – 8
Mostly correct but sturridge 8? For what exactly? All the shots were easily saved or off target.
I think he’s been poor for the last 3 games.
Johnson injury has been a blessing . Manquilo/Moreno give our team a better defensive cover.
Are you serious? Studge was one of the best players on the pitch today.He is so quick footed ,bamboozling and wrong footing defenders easily, dropping deep and holding up the ball.The first goal was entirely his creation.He shrugged off two defenders and found that pass for Hendo in space.He had one of those suarez like games where he did not score but was a strong presence.Even against Manchester City he created the only goal being scored.In the first match against Southampton he scored one and created the other similar to today’s one again Hendo getting the assist and Sterling the finisher.With all due respect you should reconsider before saying things like ” I think he’s been poor for the last 3 games.”
Well said!
This is exactly why it was mentioned in the article that a lot of what Sturridge does isn’t appreciated, strikers aren’t just there to score goals anymore. His work off the ball was superb, he pulled Spurs left and right and ran their defence ragged. On the ball, his control and hold-up play are excellent. If Suarez had put in a shift like that today, everybody would be raving about him. It’s time Sturridge got the credit he deserves from a lot of our fans.
I’m obviously watching a different Sturridge but we’re all entitled to our opinion BUT Johnson’s injury being a blessing? Most would agree he should be dropped but I wouldn’t be happy about a player getting injured so he can’t play.
Well said,well done. The defence will be better than this, i hope to see more of Sarkho and Lovren. Good one for Marquilo and Moreno and i think Lambert should start the next game ahead of Daniel S.
Martin Skirtel back will make us stronger but Sturrage was class along with Henderson and our fullbacks and Balo gives us more options up front great performance
Everybody tried today.Gud 4 Balotelli
well, first and for most i thank God for today match..we still need improvement.for me we really need skrtel and lovren combination in our squad.sakho jst flop today..i pray that we will never walk alone.
Agree totally about Skrtel
Sakho Was a bit shaky and at times nervous with his passes, so i wud prefer skrtel-lovren. Sturridge was to o gud for the tot’nham defence.
Despite one wrong pass, sakho was good. I will rather pair him with skirtel. Noticed gerrard was week and we did not sign a replacement. I have seen nothing of emre can.
Still we have lallana to come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wow
Superb performance,Great team work. Everyone definitely looked out for the other and i think sturridge is not getting as much praise as he deserves. He was a torn in the flesh of the spurs’ defence. Lovren did his homework well against Adebayor. YNWA