So much negativity after getting knocked out of the two cup competitions (one of which we played nearly a second choice XI).
It's understandable, however what I don't think is - that everything has turned into 'doom & gloom'. I also don't think it is right that Anfield has turned into a place full of 'doubters' - with more moans, groans & silence, than actually clapping, singing & encouragement.
We now have Mane back. Our injured players have come back as well in Matip / Coutinho etc.
Although we'd rather be in the cups. It should aid our cause in the league that we aren't. Less games, could really ensure we're fresh to mount an outside challenge for the title. OR more realistically, achieve top four and a Champions League place.
I saw this on twitter showing how much better we have been with less games, which has to be encouraging for the last part of the season:
Let's remember, we did beat Chelsea at the start of the season. They have lost to Spurs recently. They are not unbeatable. I'd also argue Spurs and ourselves are similar in the way we play with our high energy pressing games, but able to keep the ball when we have it. So maybe we are the perfect team to get a result vs Chelsea.
We are also still in the top four, you wouldn't have thought so with all the negativity recently.
When Mane, Firmino & Coutinho were together and Lallana deeper in CM, we looked brilliant and it is the main reason why we are still the top scorers in the league, despite those three not having played together for a fair while now.
We aren't the perfect side. Anyone who expected us to be, given what Klopp inherited, his little time in the job and our resources compared to our rivals shouldn't expect us to me. Klopp will need more time to improve the depth and iron out our other issues. If we get top four, then he should be able to do that far easier, with the extra money, but more important able to attract the better players who want to play in the Champions League.
We need to stop feeling sorry for ourselves and moaning at the bad. We need to focus on the good. Realise that we still can very feasibly finish top four, which I think most fans would have taken at the start of the season.
Disappointments happen, we've had a tough month and in the short term it has been a big blow. But the long term still looks very bright, especially if we can get top four.
As fans we need to really try and lift the mood at the moment, especially at Anfield, but even just talking amongst fellow fans as it can have a knock on effect.
Let's look forward to having our best players all back and fit. Let's look forward to the challenge of Chelsea and one which we are fully capable of winning. The team needs their mojo & confidence back, our fans need to belief.
I see no reason why we can't have a good end to the season.
Now is not the time to question certain players or depth in the squad. Klopp has said in January there is unlikely to be any new players. In the summer when the season is over, that's the time to analyse where we need to improve and how in terms of new players.
Instead now is the time to believe, to back the team 100% and give our best chances of finishing top four, maybe the title if things go really well.
We know what this team is capable of, they're struggling and need a lift - let's give them one and not add to the problems.
YNWA - At times in the last few games, I think the team have been alone given the lack of support and belief. Let's change that!
Be positive, be a believer!
