Monday, 28 April 2014

CHELSEA VS LIVERPOOL :REASONS LIVERPOOL LOST OUT TO CHELSEA

 


 The match played yesterday between the  Liverpool team and the Chelsea team saw the Chelsea side having a 2 - 0 win against Liverpool.

Well everyone (just like you and me) thought the match was going to be in favor of the Liverpool team,probably because the game was held at Anfield (Liverpool's home) and also because the Liverpool side have been a force to contend with,seeing how they were able to swiftly move from about the 7th or 8th position of the EPL result table to climb to the first position,disposing Arsenal which enjoyed the luxury of being at the 1st position for most part of the season.

As I watched the match yesterday, I noticed the following,which I think contributed to Liverpool's loss yesterday : 

1. Steven Gerrard's mistake :Brendan Rodgers since his coming to Liverpool,plays Gerrard in the midfield position,where he believes he would be able to deliver quick passes against teams that use high level defensive lines.Well,this tactics failed Rodgers yesterday,as the Chelsea side counterattacked,thereby preying on Gerrard's mistake when he slipped and fell while holding the ball,allowing Demba Ba a free run at goal. This mistake resulted in the 1st goal the Chelsea side scored yesterday.

2.The team's mistake : After Gerrard's mistake,I don't know if you did,but I noticed most players in the Liverpool team shifting most of their ball passes to Gerrard,maybe trying to blame him for the goal scored by the opposition side and trying to make him pay for his mistake.                      
 Secondly.after that first goal,the Liverpool side in a bid to equalize,left open their defensive midfeild,allowing the Chelsea side to cross anytime.At that point I predicted in my heart that the Chelsea side may likely score a second goal,which they did at the 94th minute.

3.Pressure on the team :  I think there was pressure on the Liverpool team to win the match as that may be a surety that they may win this season's EPL cup.I think they were always edgy whenever they got to the 18 yard box of the Chelsea side,maybe as a result of tension  *you know that feeling you get when writing a tough exam,you're not fully prepared but you must pass that exam to move to the next grade*

4.Mourinho's technicality : Did you notice coach Mou's tactics ? he employed a strategy which involved time wasting and conceding possession  as part of the game plan. Did you also notice how he combined Mikel,Matic and Lampard in the Chelsea midfield ,making it difficult for the Liverpool side to breakthrough .

The Liverpool side despite yesterday's loss,still remain at the top of the league,while the Chelsea side still remains at the second but with just two points below the Liverpool team,                                      
The points explained above are just my 2 cents,you are free to comment and add yours .



















                                                

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