Liverpool FC started their campaign last night with a third round qualifier of the Champions League away to the Belgian outfit Standard Liege. All the hype during pre-season was far from reality last night as Liverpool managed to keep a clean sheet only JUST managed. Standard Liege were considered the underdogs against the Reds but obviously they had other ideas last night when the pressed the Liverpool players all over the pitch.

As a true Reds fan, wacthing the game last night was disastrous especially after a brilliant pre-seasons warm up games of undefeated streaks. I was unimpressed with the way the players performed and were often caught with their backs against the wall. Liege had tons of opportunities to kill the game especially with the penalty given to them in the 1st half. Reina made a fine block to keep the scoreline at bay. For the Reds, chances came in far and scarce and Keane made no impressions at all with Torres often been ganged up by Liege’s defenders.

Gerrard only started from the bench to try and change things around but was still unable to change the scenario as Liege pressed further on until the death. Damien Plessis started along side Alonso in midfield while Benayoun floated from right wing to support the strikers. Even Kuyt made less impression last night.

Thank god for Carragher and Agger at the back who sured the defence while Arbeloa often got caught by Liege’s lively left winger. There are no secrets on last night’s game. Liverpool played a below par game and Liege increased their standards. On a personal note I am not really pleased with how the Liverpool players approached the game…we expected higher and Liverpool should put their act together for the second leg in 2 weeks time at Anfield.

Reina heroics saved Liverpool…