{"id":8439,"date":"2015-08-31T10:48:49","date_gmt":"2015-08-31T09:48:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.colossusbets.com\/?p=8439"},"modified":"2021-03-27T07:46:13","modified_gmt":"2021-03-27T07:46:13","slug":"liverpool-got-enough-talent-finish-top-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.colossusbets.com\/blog\/liverpool-got-enough-talent-finish-top-4\/","title":{"rendered":"HAVE LIVERPOOL GOT ENOUGH TALENT TO FINISH IN THE TOP 4?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have Liverpool got enough talent to finish in the top 4?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>On a weekend that saw Manchester United and Chelsea fall to 2-1 defeats, Liverpool\u2019s title aspirations took the biggest hit of all. In their opening three matches, Brendan Rodgers\u2019 side <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colossusbets.com\/blog\/pick-15-25-feb\/\">picked<\/a> up good results without really playing to their full capabilities but they were brought down to earth by Slaven Bilic\u2019s West Ham on Saturday afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>After thirty minutes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colossusbets.com\/blog\/previewing-11feb-millionaire\/\">Liverpool<\/a> found themselves two-nil down in front of their home crowd. The Reds have always had the capacity to implode throughout Rodgers\u2019 helm, but this must rank amongst his darkest days at the club. A 3-0 defeat against West Ham is the kind of result that cost <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colossusbets.com\/blog\/liverpool-need-jekyll-hyde\/\">Liverpool their place in the top<\/a> four last season.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps the most worrying aspect of Saturday\u2019s game was the manner of their defeat. After going behind, there was a distinct lack of motivation. Over the years, supporters have been used to seeing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colossusbets.com\/blog\/champions-league-tips-liverpool-vs-atletico\/\">Liverpool<\/a> produce a colossal response to going behind, they lacked the bite, energy and enthusiasm to break down West Ham\u2019s stern defence.<\/p>\n<p>Nobody can accuse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colossusbets.com\/blog\/emre-can-liverpool-close-arsenals-error\/\">Liverpool<\/a> of poor investment this summer. Last term, they failed to replace Barcelona-bound Luis Suarez and paid the ultimate price as they slipped out of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colossusbets.com\/blog\/16996-2\/\">European<\/a> places. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colossusbets.com\/blog\/michy-batshuayi-may-forced-chelsea-summer\/\">This summer<\/a>, Rodgers has built a team. The individuals \u2013 Suarez, Raheem <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colossusbets.com\/blog\/sterling-right-demand-move-man-city\/\">Sterling<\/a> and Steven Gerrard \u2013 have left the club and Liverpool will benefit in the long-term.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool\u2019s business was solid this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colossusbets.com\/blog\/5-positions-manchester-united-need-strengthen-summer\/\">summer<\/a>, nothing more and nothing less. Nathaniel Clyne was the best right-back in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colossusbets.com\/blog\/assessing-premier-league-top-bosses-far-season\/\">Premier League last season<\/a> and has settled immediately at Anfield, while Roberto Firmino, James Milner, Joe Gomez and Danny Ings were all brought in to fill gaping voids and add depth to the depleted squad.<\/p>\n<p>Christian Benteke will probably be Liverpool\u2019s best acquisition this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colossusbets.com\/blog\/arsenal-players\/\">summer<\/a>. The Belgian, who joined the club for \u00a332 million from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colossusbets.com\/blog\/leeds-vs-aston-villa-social-media-reaction\/\">Aston Villa<\/a>, has looked sharp at times but is still finding his feet in their attack. Out of Rodgers\u2019 incomings, he is perhaps the player that has the most upside and could <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colossusbets.com\/blog\/point-to-prove\/\">prove<\/a> to be a genuine success at Anfield throughout his career.<\/p>\n<p>Rodgers must realise that, for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colossusbets.com\/blog\/champions-league-tips-liverpool-vs-atletico\/\">Liverpool<\/a> to regain their place in the top four, he cannot try to build around Benteke as he did with Suarez. While the young Belgian is a promising, reliable talent, he doesn\u2019t boast the same level of world class talent as Suarez. The Uruguayan\u2019s ability to create an opportunity out of nothing sets him apart.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.colossusbets.com\/blog\/bernardo-silva-manchester-city-great\/\">Given time<\/a>, the summer signings will succeed at Anfield. Roberto Firmino is an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colossusbets.com\/blog\/renato-sanches-could-be-the-ideal-replacement-for-georginio-wijnaldum\/\">ideal replacement<\/a> for Raheem Sterling as, although he lacks the Englishman\u2019s pace and directness, he can unlock the division\u2019s best defences with his incredible vision. The Brazilian performed admirably last season and will shine alongside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colossusbets.com\/blog\/philippe-coutinho\/\">Philippe Coutinho<\/a> in Liverpool\u2019s midfield.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Joe Gomez has been the standout performer in the early part of the campaign. The former Charlton Athletic man outperformed Alberto Moreno throughout pre-season and has been rewarded with the starting role in Rodgers\u2019 side in the first four league matches. At 18 years old, he will only improve further in the coming years.<\/p>\n<p>The Reds are on the right tracks but may <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colossusbets.com\/blog\/west-ham-season-2\/\">struggle to finish in the top four this season<\/a>. Despite their poor start, Chelsea will definitely sit in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colossusbets.com\/blog\/champions-league-quarter-finals-review\/\">Champions League<\/a> spots at the end of the campaign, as will runaway leaders Manchester City. Meanwhile, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colossusbets.com\/blog\/rejuvenated-arsenal\/\">Arsenal<\/a> are yet to finish outside of the top four during Wenger\u2019s tenure.<\/p>\n<p>That leaves Liverpool\u2019s bitter rivals <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colossusbets.com\/blog\/manchester-united-cristiano-ronaldo\/\">Manchester United<\/a>. While Louis van Gaal\u2019s side will have to juggle their European commitments with their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colossusbets.com\/blog\/premier-league-preview-everton-to-take-advantage-of-palace-home-struggles\/\">Premier League<\/a> form, it could be argued that they are better equipped for a top four battle this season. Their title aspirations may be a little far-fetched but they should be good enough to finish in the top four.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool, therefore, may finish fifth and miss out on Champions League <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colossusbets.com\/blog\/seven-days-seven-points-21sept\/\">football<\/a> for the second season in succession. If this is the case, it will be interesting to see if the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colossusbets.com\/blog\/time-brendan-rodgers-anfield\/\">Anfield board continue with Brendan Rodgers<\/a>. The Reds boss has invested astutely and planned for the future, but ironically that could be his downfall if they don\u2019t succeed this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colossusbets.com\/blog\/klopps-liverpool-can-win-premier-league-season\/\">season<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have Liverpool got enough talent to finish in the top 4? &nbsp; On a weekend that saw Manchester United and Chelsea fall to 2-1 defeats, Liverpool\u2019s title aspirations took the biggest hit of all. 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