I had wished for a better performance. I can only attribute it to the relative youth of the team because they didn't look like the same team that came back against AC Milan last week, nor like the team that destroyed Roma.
I could say that it was destiny that we play AC Milan again but I don't believe in destiny. It makes a pretty story for the papers of course and we have a decent shot of beating them. If we can control Didier Drogba over two legs then I think we have a decent chance of controlling Kaka.
There is no doubt in my mind that we are weaker than AC Milan in most positions but the question is whether the team work ethic and certain talismanic individuals (Gerrard, Carragher) will step up and make this work. Of course, if we had Harry Kewell back on the left wing instead of the hapless Boudewijn Zenden (long past his best) I would be much happier. Or just a solid left back allowing John Arne Riise to play left wing. Or to have Luis Garcia back (not going to happen).
Well, everyone from the coach on down will have to be at the top of their game to have Liverpool beat AC Milan. I have no doubt it can be done but the question is which team will show up?
I can say that September 23rd will find me in a pub, somewhere in the world, watching this game.
Posted by artandscience at May 2, 2007 05:51 AM