Liverpool
There is an over-riding feeling that last season, given the relative struggles of the rest of the top 4, represented the scouser's best chance to win the title in the 3 points for a win era. And they blew it. Now, with the departure of Xabi Alonso (their best central midfielder), they may well struggle to get close to the title again. Of their 2 new signings, Alberto Aquilani is unlikely to be fit before university Freshers Weeks, and Glen Johnson, while he will no doubt be more adventurous than the now-departed Alvaro Arbeloa, doubts remain over his defensive capabilities. Moving along the back 4, Sami Hyypia has departed without a replacement having been brought in (is benitez really about to put his faith in a youngster should injuries affect his best 2 centre-backs, Agger and Skrtel?) and, with Fabio Aurelio injured, Andrea Dossena is set to start the season at left-back. Enough said. There are doubts over the strength in depth in attack as well: Can Voronin, N'Gog, El Zhar and co really step up to the plate if required?
Verdict: With everyone fit for the whole season, they could challenge again. But, should injuries affect their 2 main players, they may find themselves losing touch with the lead
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment