Liverpool players season ratings - My personal view
Posted: Thu May 25, 2006 2:51 amThese are my personal ratings for whole of last season
P.Reina 7
Good solid first season, coped with the physical side of the English game better than I expected but would have got an 8 if he dominated his box more. Place in team unthreatened by purchase or Dudec.
S.Finnan 7
Excellent season more than exceeded my expectations and built on his reputation from previous year. Solid in defence, good crosser and hard working. Place in team unthreatened by Kromkamp but possibly by purchase.
J.Carragher 8
Excellent season without reaching dizzy heights of previous year. Proving himself to be one of the very top defenders around. With Finnan perhaps Liverpools most consistant player. Unthreatened place in team.
S.Hyyia 8
Vintage year for Sammi, more consistant and seemed much more comfortable on the ball than last couple of seasons. Still a concern when fast tricky player runs at him but stays on his feet well and rarely lets his lack of pace expose the defence.
Place in team constantly under threat but comes back every year to win it again. Palletta and Agger can learn a great deal from Hyypia.
J.Arne Riise 6
Another hard season for Riise not good enough defensively for full back and cant beat a player for left midfield but makes up for his faults with tireless running, hard work and a wonderful left foot. Place in team genuinely under threat both from new signings and resurgent Kewell.
H.Kewell 7
Almost resurrected his career last season after nightmare previous season. Probably the most improved Liverpool player which seems strange given his age and known quality. Needs to build on his recent performances and fitness if he is to continue to improve his injury tarnished career. Place in team under threat from new signings and the more versatile Riise.
X.Alonso 9
Close to the perfect 10 but lack of mobility still hampered his performances. Incredible passer with a range and vision only matched by Gerrard. Proving to be a more than adequate replacement for the once irreplaceable Hamman. Seemed to be a little quicker in thought and deed compared to previous season. Position not under threat.
M.Sissoko 8
A running and tackling machine, grew with the season to show awesome potential for the future. Passing and control needs work but established himself as a first team player on merit and I feel theres a lot more to come yet. Position not underthreat as he must be accomodated into any system.
S.Gerrard 9.5
Player of the year, top scorer, inspirational captain. Lifted his performances to new heights in a new position. Probably the best midfielder/attacking midfielder in the world with his range of passing,shooting,and will to win second to none. Position not underthreat under any system and no matter who we buy.
P.Crouch 7
Performed above expectation after a problematic start to his Anfield career. Not a prolific goalscorer but a worry to any defence.Heading ability not as good as expected, but couldnt be faulted on work rate, effort and touch. Heading ability and goal tally must be improved if he is to establish himself as our first choice target man next season. Position under threat only from new signings or change of system.
F.Morientes 4
A poor season from one of whom so much was expected. Obvious class and hard work, has been obscured by complete failure to come to terms with speed and physical nature of English game. Needs to reassess and adapt his game completely if he is to remain at Liverpool. Position under obvious threat both from within the club and from any future signings.
D.Cisse 5
A poor season relieved by crucial goals. Fast but not quickthinking, stood flatfooted too much and couldn't react, poor first touch and a poor attitude when not on the ball,have all combined with a lack of effort to reduce a player of obvious talents to a bit part player. Position under severe threat from within and from any future signings.
L.Garcia 6
Inconsistent to the extreme ,combined wonderful goals with attrocious flicks and a frustrating inability to keep possession. Very deceptive player who works hard for the team but obvious physical weaknesses detract from this willingness to compete. Squad player who can and will prove more than useful over the coming season.
P.Reina 7
Good solid first season, coped with the physical side of the English game better than I expected but would have got an 8 if he dominated his box more. Place in team unthreatened by purchase or Dudec.
S.Finnan 7
Excellent season more than exceeded my expectations and built on his reputation from previous year. Solid in defence, good crosser and hard working. Place in team unthreatened by Kromkamp but possibly by purchase.
J.Carragher 8
Excellent season without reaching dizzy heights of previous year. Proving himself to be one of the very top defenders around. With Finnan perhaps Liverpools most consistant player. Unthreatened place in team.
S.Hyyia 8
Vintage year for Sammi, more consistant and seemed much more comfortable on the ball than last couple of seasons. Still a concern when fast tricky player runs at him but stays on his feet well and rarely lets his lack of pace expose the defence.
Place in team constantly under threat but comes back every year to win it again. Palletta and Agger can learn a great deal from Hyypia.
J.Arne Riise 6
Another hard season for Riise not good enough defensively for full back and cant beat a player for left midfield but makes up for his faults with tireless running, hard work and a wonderful left foot. Place in team genuinely under threat both from new signings and resurgent Kewell.
H.Kewell 7
Almost resurrected his career last season after nightmare previous season. Probably the most improved Liverpool player which seems strange given his age and known quality. Needs to build on his recent performances and fitness if he is to continue to improve his injury tarnished career. Place in team under threat from new signings and the more versatile Riise.
X.Alonso 9
Close to the perfect 10 but lack of mobility still hampered his performances. Incredible passer with a range and vision only matched by Gerrard. Proving to be a more than adequate replacement for the once irreplaceable Hamman. Seemed to be a little quicker in thought and deed compared to previous season. Position not under threat.
M.Sissoko 8
A running and tackling machine, grew with the season to show awesome potential for the future. Passing and control needs work but established himself as a first team player on merit and I feel theres a lot more to come yet. Position not underthreat as he must be accomodated into any system.
S.Gerrard 9.5
Player of the year, top scorer, inspirational captain. Lifted his performances to new heights in a new position. Probably the best midfielder/attacking midfielder in the world with his range of passing,shooting,and will to win second to none. Position not underthreat under any system and no matter who we buy.
P.Crouch 7
Performed above expectation after a problematic start to his Anfield career. Not a prolific goalscorer but a worry to any defence.Heading ability not as good as expected, but couldnt be faulted on work rate, effort and touch. Heading ability and goal tally must be improved if he is to establish himself as our first choice target man next season. Position under threat only from new signings or change of system.
F.Morientes 4
A poor season from one of whom so much was expected. Obvious class and hard work, has been obscured by complete failure to come to terms with speed and physical nature of English game. Needs to reassess and adapt his game completely if he is to remain at Liverpool. Position under obvious threat both from within the club and from any future signings.
D.Cisse 5
A poor season relieved by crucial goals. Fast but not quickthinking, stood flatfooted too much and couldn't react, poor first touch and a poor attitude when not on the ball,have all combined with a lack of effort to reduce a player of obvious talents to a bit part player. Position under severe threat from within and from any future signings.
L.Garcia 6
Inconsistent to the extreme ,combined wonderful goals with attrocious flicks and a frustrating inability to keep possession. Very deceptive player who works hard for the team but obvious physical weaknesses detract from this willingness to compete. Squad player who can and will prove more than useful over the coming season.
