As good as over!!!

Hi a98231, It is very bad week for both Liverpool and Manchester United. Both teams lost at European cups and both teams lost at league match. Both teams have their targets fade away. Manchester United lost their grip on the table and have to stand second now. While, Liverpool chances to secure the Champion League qualifying round for next season faded away. And both teams rely on others result to have a chances to claim their targets.

@ bangipung, I think Rafa Benitez is a good coach. Otherwise he would not capable to guide Liverpool to won their 5th Champion League trophy at his very first season or guide Valencia to won La Liga twice (2001/02 and 2003/04). But he is tactical strategies this season does not work at all. His choices of the players also not so convincing. And his biggest mistake is letting Xabi Alonso go to Real Madrid. Xabi Alonso replacement is not a proper one. Xabi play as a defensive midfielder but Aquilani is more to offensive/attacking midfielder. Totally different position and function. I also doubt that Rafa Benitez would be fired. The owner of Liverpool would never fired him because they need to pay a big amount of compensation if they do so. As a stinky owner, they definitely would not do that. It is Rafa Benitez own choice if he want to go.

i think liverpool management should make a decision to replace their coach. they have many high quality players, but their coach can't optimize it. i think harry redknapp is suitable to replace benitez next season

Hi ram, I really can not believe Rafa Benitez substitute Fernando Torres in this game especially when Birmingham City just make it 1-1. It might be reasonable if Liverpool was leading with a a goal or two, but not when it is 1-1. Liverpool really need the full point to keep pressure to Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur. I can not believe Rafa benitez use exhausted as the reason for him to replace Fernando Torres with Daviv Ngog. If there is any player who is exhausted then it is Dirk Kuyt. He run all over the field and played week in week out. With only five games to played, Liverpool need to win all of it. And their biggest task would be on May 1 as they entertain Chelsea at Anfield. They also need Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal do them a big favor by beating the other forth place chaser.

Hi iwrite, I think Liverpool has been downgraded. Their performance is very bad compare to last season or the seasons before. Every part of Liverpool team seem not done what they suppose to be done. Defender is careless, midfielder is far from good and striker is none without Fernando Torres. All they can hope now is Europa League and qualify for the Europa League for next season. So shame for such great team.

Hi buddy, This is a discussion after all. Every opinion is welcome here even if it is different from mine. As a fan of Liverpool, I can say I am disappointed with their performance this season. So disappointed. This season is their worst performance for a long time. Kick out from Carling Cup by Reading (first division team), lost to second string Arsenal team at FA cup, fail to progress for the knockout stage of Champion League and almost impossible to grab the forth place at English Premier League. It would be a miracle if they could qualify for Champion League next season. The best they can hope for the time being is Europa League. I am just being realistic. There is no need for a false hope. I do hope Fernando Torres could stay for next season and Liverpool could come back as a team to be afraid of.

Hi razim, I agree with you. It can be consider over for Liverpool chance to play in the Champion League competition next season. With current standing and situation, only miracle can give them the spot for the forth place in English Premier League this season. They need all against the odds. It would be hard task for Rafa Bernitez (if he still in charge next season) to keep on Fernando Torres. There are a lot of teams that look for his service. Roman Abramovic has given Carlo Anchelotti 100 million pound to spend next season and among the target for Carlo Anchelotti is Fernando Torres.

Hi Nemonezonicamidecus, Liverpool has only a mathematical chance to qualify for the next season Champion League qualifying round. Their chances is very slim and hope the teams above them to lost all their matches. Juventus has better chances to qualify for Champion League qualifying round then Liverpool. Even though they were currently seventh in the Serie A standing, they were only three points shorter then Palermo, the forth position. With eight games to go, the possibility is much higher.