By the end, Liverpool were left to reflect on that moment in the second half when Steven Gerrard had the chance to turn the volume down on the Chelsea supporters who had mercilessly taunted him again, but turned his shot against a post. There were other chances as well for Liverpool on a night when Chelsea were indebted to Thibaut Courtois goalkeeping but it might just be that Brendan Rodgers players reminded themselves of something here – they showed they could come up against the best team in the country and cause them problems.Unfortunately for them, there is no better opponent when it comes to absorbing pressure and, ultimately, José Mourinho is probably entitled to reflect on a satisfying nights work, with the second leg to follow at Stamford Bridge next week, when Chelsea will surely feel compelled to operate with more adventure. Continue reading...
Posted on: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:59:49 +0000
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