Anfield Red

The beach ball incident is over. Liverpool can’t ask for the three points from Sunderland. With that in mind, it’s time we all took a deep breath and moved on with our lives. I’m sure the players have as well — especially with a mid-week clash against Lyon staring them in the face.

Liverpool face the task of going toe-to-toe with the Ligue 1 giants tonight at Anfield in what’s being billed as a must-win match. Whilst we still have an outside chance of advancing to the next stage with a draw, I think we all know a victory is about the only thing that would get us in the right frame of mind for the Sunday’s showdown with Manchester United.

Let’s make sure Liverpool take care of business tonight and put the club back on the train tracks. I’m tired of sitting on the side, derailed and frustrated by the lack of consistency going on each and every time Rafa sends a starting XI out for a match.

I expect a win. I expect perfection. I expect the world tonight against Lyon. And most of all, I expect Rafa and the squad to prove me right and make all of those things come true.

This match is the first step towards getting our season off life support.

Check out the Champions League LIVE BLOG starting about 10 minutes prior to kickoff. I’ll be around tonight to lead the way.