A Bridge Too Far

There's no place for Lucas even in our 'kampung' team

Crazy. We had not lost in Anfield for ages and yet, Chelsea blown us away.

It's not that we played that bad but Chelsea took their chances well. Liverpool played well only in patches but created very little even after Torres gave us an early lead. Gerrard and Torres were both very quiet, well marshaled by Essien and their defense. In fact, Gerrard was invisible for most of the match.

Sure, Drogba gave hell to our defense but contrary to popular belief, the tie was lost because a tiny difference.
Chelsea had Essien while our Masch was suspended. That was the key. The stability that Masch normally brought to the team was sorely missed. Alonso was less effective thus depriving Gerrard the ball. The much needed commodity against a strong team like Chelsea.

Masch's replacement? You know who...no point harping against a lost cause. Hopeless.
That's how the game was lost. No need to tear your greying hair. No need for Sherlock Homes.
The answer was all plain to see, unless you're Lucas' fan of course.

Aurelio was bad. Dossena was even worse. Babel tried too hard, clumsily as usual. Riera forgot how to play football tonite. Benayoun came on too little too late. Stevie was anonymous.
What else?

3 goals without a reply at the Bridge would be near impossible but not impossible according to fellow blogger, Jo.

Hope the lads could perform some unthinkable things at the Bridge. Yeah...Lucas would not be playing then.