LIVERPOOL NEED TO rediscover their creativity after scoring just three goals in their last four games, says manager Brendan Rodgers.
A 13-match unbeaten run saw the Reds reignite their Champions League qualification hopes but subsequent back-to-back defeats by Manchester United and Arsenal have put them seven points behind the top four.
Ahead of Wednesday’s FA Cup quarter-final replay at Blackburn Rovers, Rodgers refuted suggestions from the press that opposition sides have worked out how to combat his team.
“No, I don’t think it’s about working out,” he argued. “I think, if you look at it, we created possibilities in the game [against Arsenal] early on. We didn’t start well and it doesn’t matter what system you’re playing.
“The last four games that we played — with all due respect, we haven’t created as much and that’s more on ourselves. Of course, you give the opponent credit but every team will go into a game to defend well and work hard against you.
“Probably the Blackburn game, when we drew 0-0 and the games following that, we probably haven’t created as much and that’s something we want to really reinforce is the creativity of chances and hopefully taking those chances.
“It’s a difficult system to play against; it’s one of a number of systems that we’ve played here and played very well.
“It’s my job to always find the solutions. That’s what I’ve tried to do in the games when we didn’t look like scoring — finding a way to win.”
North Kildare socks please Dev
@kieran horgan: ….yeah, not the worst colours ever put together
Great to see an Irish presence in the squad this week . Last week was the French barbarians.
Great to see Adam Byrne get a shot , Leinster didn’t do him any favours the last while with game time , hopefully he kicks on in Connacht next season
@Michael Uzice: he’s been injured on and off for a long time.
@Michael Uzice: He’s always injured plus he’s had some very good wingers ahead of him James Lowe, Jordan Larmour, Jimmy O’Brien, Rory O’Loughlin who have all been fit
@Chris Mc: granted he has had his injury set backs but a great player when fit Chris .
@Harry O’Callaghan: I’m not disputing who’s ahead of him in pecking order all I’m pointing out is that Leinster management didnt give him much game time lately and he was not injured .
No funny business out of number 1 hopefully!
“Can I play Fly half?”
“Sure, Devin. Sure.”
@Mick O’Shea: I’m wondering if hel try to back heel a conversion.
@Mick O’Shea: Lol!… Shin kick into the car park
@James Daly: I’m hoping he’s practicing his drop-kicks this week :)
Class
Wonder if he’ll win a lineout…against Spain….God love them. They can only hope he’s a long night out