- One of the most important things for a team contending for a championship is to have depth in the most critical positions. And did that ever show for Liverpool today. Without players such as Orgi, Lovren, and Shaqiri would Liverpool be 12 points clear in the Premier League? If you want to see the flip side, look at how much Manchester City miss Vincent Kompany and the depth in that position.
- Would it be fair to say that Mane is the most valuable player on the Liverpool. In a rivalry game without Salah and Firmino playing we could clearly see how much Liverpool’s attack relies on a healthy Mane. Today’s goal gives him 9 on the season. But he clearly could have had a hat trick with a few different ball bounces.
- Lastly look at this wall set up and defense here. This is a 4-2 game at this point and the Liverpool players are clearly willing to take a shot to the head here for the benefit of the team. Too many times in the Premier League players are getting out of the way of shots. These guys are be paid millions of dollars to play the game that they love. It is nice to see a few of them willing to sacrifice for the team. And right now Liverpool are playing like the ultimate team.
Parenting and Soccer- Is it wrong as a parent to watch the Liverpool vs Everton soccer game for for two hours and then go pick up your kid from day care after?
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