Crewe Screwed

Liverpool just edged Crewe 2-1, only just.

By the Reds high standard, it was workmanlike, not fantastic.

And our best player for the night? Surprise...surprise, it was Pennant. Yeah...he wreaked havoc all night supported by Degen on the right flank...and fittingly it was his cross that was met by Lucas to net the winner.

Pennant to start against Everton? I've always clamoured for his inclusion over striker cum wideman cum midfielder Kuyt in the side. For me, he's a natural winger.
Kuyt's best position? Nobody knows for now. He's being played out of position by Rafa, his only excuse for not scoring enough goals. Readily made for him.

The only problem is Pennant is not consistent. He excels in a game then flopped badly the next.
All summer Rafa went for a search for a leftie, got Riera instead of Barry...but a right winger?
He didn't sell Pennant though there were interested parties but he didn't play him either.
Puzzled? and he sticks with Kuyt for now it seems.

Agger? His left leg packs a punch for sure...and he scored tonight, as if to show what we missed against Stoke. Yes, he would made a difference against a parked bus side. Sure, Skrtel and Carra were magnificent but scoring goals was never a plus point in their impressive CV and Skrtel was like another midfielder the other day.
Why?
Because Stoke never threatened us and Agger should have played. At least he's another potent weapon to unlock rigid defence Stoke were. If only we can get into Rafa's head.

OK...we won...the plus point is that the reserves will give Rafa another selection headache for Everton's game. Hope he picks the right one.