Kolom _Liverpool : The Reds Keeping Marvelous Dream

Kolom : Daniel Oslanto

Astonishing Liverpool shows great performance as they beat Fulham 3-2 in Craven Cottage

The Reds Keeping Marvelous Dream

Liverpool visit The Craven Cottage in the Premier League midweek match day, for facing Fulham. When Chelsea got a draw result, Arsenal face difficult game in big match versus Manchester United, and in another hand, Manchester City unable using Emirates Stadium, Brendan Rodgers instruct his player to secure three points which help them approach top of the table. In the match, Liverpool conceded first by Toure mistake when tried to pass the ball away, but got misdirection way and make Fulham lead. Then several seconds before the first whistle, Sturridge brought Liverpool out an equal goal. In the second tempo, Liverpool conceded again by former England national team player, Kieran Richardson. Several minutes after that, Sturridge came become a protagonist and assist Coutinho for making goal. In the last minutes of the match, Gerrard Penalty made Liverpool win the match. 

 (Sturridge dance as he celebrated his goal when Liverpool demolished Fulham. Credit : Thisisandfield)

This result made Liverpool reduce the gap with Chelsea, top of the table, with only four points. The fact makes some verdict that Liverpool shall be considered as a contender. Unless Chelsea and Arsenal failed to win over the coming match again, Liverpool can take advantages secure the top of the table. Liverpool also has some advantages as good as they were considered as contender. The first is they don’t play in European competition. Liverpool has more energy, more fitness, less injury risk than Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City which still remain in European competition. The second reason is Liverpool has advantages when face the contenders entirely this season. Liverpool will meet Manchester City and Chelsea in Anfield stadium, and when it happens, the first place players which suffer injury like Lucas, Sakho and Enrique should be available in these matches. 

(Lucas Leiva, one of the best Liverpool Midfielder will expect back before Liverpool face other contenders like Chelsea and Manchester City. Credit : Mirror UK)

On the latest match several hours ago, Brendan Rodgers should be happy for the result but, the team left some notice. Although the squad played bravely and never stop to demolish Fulham defense, the fact is they can’t score winning goal until the referee give a Penalty kick for Anfield boys. He admits that he should proud with Sturridge performance, but not ignore that Suarez never find a net in three latest performances left some slightly concern in his mind. The missing of Lucas made Rodgers should take decision put either Gerrard or Allen as replacement. Therefore, Coutinho will fill the Gerrard position and Suarez will play from the left side. Although Suarez still get the big shoot on every performance, but the new position significantly reduce the possibility he write his name down on the score chart. For a player who had netted 23 goals from less than 21 games this seasons, fail to score on three latest performances was a big deal. No matter what Rodgers though about his game but fast or slow, lack of confidence will meet Suarez and determine the entire squad. And if it happens, Liverpool have serious problem in the rest of this season.

(Scoreless Suarez in three latest performances made a slightly concern for Rodgers and himself. Credit : Liverpool Echo)

Least not at last, Liverpool on great campaign for reign their aims. Their objective season is seal a spot for playing in European Champions League next season, or in another names, they should get at least the fourth position on the table. As long as they still consider as a contender, the objective will meet them on the end of season. With only four point’s gap which separates them with Chelsea, the current top of the table, upgrading the season objectives isn’t a fault. Even if they don’t finish the season with new champions status, what Anfield Gank shows entirely this season should be appreciate. Yeah, they are back. The Anfield Gank is back. The Reds is back. You’ll never walk alone (again).

Manchester United Column

I’ll Stand By You, Moyes

Sort of angry fans chant the name of David Moyes should be sacked after a miserable streak in their several latest performances. In other hand, some fans still believing with Management choose. Manchester United only grabs one win from their five latest performances. That’s a very disappoint performances. One of my friend is a fan of MU, and after the match he sang The Pretenders Song, I’ll stand by you. He said it was a way for him to keep believing and stand by Moyes.

If tried to be honest, when we heard “Manchester United”, most of us should admit that the Red Devils is one of the best football clubs around the world. With so many glorious history, under Sir Alex Ferguson charging for twenty six years. In the first year, Sir Alex Ferguson had struggled to bring joy for Theater of Dreams and won the first title after three years. Right now, the successor of Ferguson, David Moyes has the similar fate, has some concern continuing that. Not the last at least, after disappointed match versus Fulham, Manchester United will face one of contenders for the title, Arsenal in their town tomorrow.

(Some fans were angry about United performance and get the Moyes as a scapegoat. Now they chanted their wishes about Moyes sacking as soon as possible. Credit : mtnfootball)

Ferguson inheritances the winning squad for Moyes, included Robin van Persie, Shinji Kagawa, De Gea and several 2009 Champion League winners like Rooney, Carrick, Evra, and Vidic. All of these names are champs. After over a half of year, there is no reason for Moyes brought eight lost and five draws as compensation of adaptability of his first charge in United.  Moreover, in the summer transfer, Moyes bring Fellaini out from his former club, Everton although desperate chasing several marquee names like Marchisio and Vidal which both of them owned by Juventus, Di Maria (Real Madrid) or Herrera (Atletic Bilbao). In winter transfer, Moyes makes Manchester United broke the club transfer’s record for arriving of Juan Mata, which spent around 37 milion pounds. But all of these didn’t help too much.

(Rooney become a lethal weapon during Sir Alex Ferguson' Era. Now, he is struggling find form and bring United out of harm. Credit : Daily Mail)

As Manchester United will face Arsenal in Emirates Stadium tomorrow night, it seems Manchester United would delay their hope to get winning way back. Arsenal is chasing top of the table which had stolen by Chelsea last week, and not give any mercy for Manchester United misery. And if could be happen, should the angry fans have forgiven for Moyes? In my mind, I doubt about that. When Bobby Shankly made one of the best quotes in Football: If you can’t support us when we draw or lose, don’t support use when we win”, he teach fans how about passion and loving the favorite club and stand by it when didn’t get a win. Moyes on the top being scapegoat of United suffer, but blame and sacked him isn’t the best option. As long as management keep believing in Moyes, the fans suppose to stand by him till find a way back and out of harm. And the last, I wanna sing a song for Moyes, a song from The Pretenders. I’ll stand by you, I’ll stand by you, won’t let nobody hurt you. I’ll stand by you, take me in, into your darkness hour, and I’ll never desert you, and I’ll stand by you.

(After some hopeless result, should the fans stay stand by Moyes? Credit : Telegraph)

We’ll stand by you, Moyes. Glory-glory Manchester United.