Mr A:
Everybody wants to play for Liverpool due to
their achievement last year. I don’t see they can replicate the same
form this year. Not without a world class striker. Ricky lambert? Danny
strurridge? I think they
are way behind the Uruguayan. Gerrard is not getting any younger. And
the back four are not the ones who you would bet your house to. I
predict that LVG’s side will top the scousers this year.
The Writer:
That is my biggest
concern. When suarez gone, the leadership the influence the fear factor
the never say die attitude are also gone. I hope sterling will step up
to provide goals and assists. He is fearless and
humble. I also hope coutinho improves his goal tally and his shooting
accuracy. The only way forward for Liverpool is attack, attack and
attack. And kill the game faster. Because I don’t think Brendan is good
enough to motivate players when we are down at
halftime and also not clever enough to tweak his tactics like Rafa
Benitez. As for ManUtd, they
will improve this season. But expect LVG to have his weakness exposed at
some points of the season. The title will have to wait for another
season…
Mr. A:
I agree with you. But
to top Liverpool would be a good sign that manutd is progressing. LVG
also admitted that he had inherited a broken manutd side. A side that
was guided under the so called chosen one. In
the first place, Moyes’s appointment raised several eyebrows among the
mancunian, including me. It was obvious the selection was merely because
of his loyalty at Everton which the Sir Alex thought he can follow his
legacy. With the fact that nowadays, there
are no managers that can stay with the same club more than 5 seasons ,
Moyes was a perfect fit to a club that emphasized on sustainability. He
did a great job at Everton but he still have to go a long way before he
can take the top job at old Trafford.
The Writer:
David Moyes was at the
wrong place at the wrong time. Enough said. Man Utd was in decline,
their stars are getting older. Most of the players joined ManUtd solely
because of Sir Alex. They played for Alex. They
were awed by Sir Alex’s aura. The arrival of Moyes
intersected all that. He was very unfortunate. Players were not
listening to him and their forms were also going downward because of age
factor. ManUtd really need someone like LVG. A strong
character. Because they have lost their fear factor at Old Trafford.
Mr. A:
Good point. LVG and Sir
Alex both have different approach but they share the same passion. LVG
is seems to be a coach like figure, a strong character needless to say.
And like sir alex, he is not afraid of anything.
LVG is not intimidated
by the likes of Franck Ribery, Luca Toni, Rivaldo who he had public
outburst during his managerial career. This trait of his is important to
nurture world class talents who tend to have
big egos.
Sir Alex did not
hesitate to kick out jaap stam while he was on his peak all because of
the latter’s autobiography. The mancunians hopeful would like to see LVG
tamed the manutd players and inculcate the old
united spirit to the current squad. LVG might needs time before he can
get the best out of his team, but the hope of all united fans will
definitely spur him on and enlighten the gloomy united that was left by
the chosen one.
The Writer:
Absolutely. ManUtd will
face the football reality that now Sir Alex is gone. His dynasty was
special. He was invincible. There will be more up and down in this
post-Alex era. Just like Liverpool post-1970/80
era. For me, this new season
will be competitive, just like last year. 5 or 6 races at the top.
Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, ManUtd, and ManCity. Spurs and Everton are
outsiders. Chelsea are good bet to be the best
of the bunch but they lack leaders after the lost of Lamps and Ash.
Drogba is back, yes. But his influence is more crucial when he is on the
pitch and I wonder how minutes Jose will give him this season. ManCity
will be consistent as always. Arsenal will be
top during Christmas and be 4th during April, as always. Liverpool and ManUtd are unknown quantities...
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