Liverpool FC: A Season Review

IntroductionAfter spectacular and unforgettable night in Istanbul when Liverpool were crowned European champions for the fifth time, expectations were designed to be high for next season. Surely the fans wanted a significant improvement in the championship, after the disappointment of finishing fifth in the season 2004/2005. Another good season in Europe, along with strong races in national cup competitions in the 2005/2006 season would be successful. Well, the season, and this should show if it was a successful season for the prime minister's campaign Reds.PremiershipThe Reds' can be considered a huge success, especially when compared to last season. Last season, Liverpool had finished a massive 37 points behind champions Chelsea. Not even close to be considered as candidates for the original title. This season, Rafa Benitez has failed to change the fate of their national team to drastically reduce the gap between them and Chelsea only 9 points. If they continue at this pace, Liverpool will be champions come May 2007. In addition to his pride in improving the adequacy of the points, although Liverpool have moved the table from fifth to third place, the place is missing the Champions League with one point. The team was criticized last year for his lack of wins away from Anfield. In fact, managed just five wins away last season. This season has seen a marked improvement in this area, with Liverpool having won twice this amount. Form versus Kop Liverpool has been nothing short of brilliant. They only lost one of its 19 games this season. Anfield has become a fortress again. The 2005/2006 season also saw the defense of Benitez, who was congratulated on his splendid performance. Liverpool conceded only 25 goals this season, a feat surpassed only by Chelsea. This is what champions are made of a rock solid defense. Benitez made it clear that in mind, as it strives to create a team that can beat Chelsea at the top. He was able to maintain its tight defense throughout the season. As the boys from Merseyside have been exceptional, basically, the same can not be said of his attack. They have always been criticized for their lack of goals, with the exception of a spell towards the end of the season when there have been 15 goals in 5 games. This problem has cost them some valuable points.Champions form LeagueLiverpool in Europe was far from what we did last season, but having said that, it's probably almost impossible to have a European campaign that way. However, it was a bad season in Europe. Liverpool played well during the group stage and went tapas in a group that includes the likes of Chelsea and Real Betis. However, there was no repeat of last season as the Reds crashed out of the tournament was in the next round, when they were defeated by Benfica. What could be better, but the European season has been closer to a disaster.League CupThe League Cup was a disappointment, with the premature removal of the finalists of last season. However, the importance of this pair does not match the other competitions that Liverpool raced in. One consequence of the initial departure was that the younger players from the youth team have failed to obtain some valuable first team experience.FA CupThe FA Cup, meanwhile, was a great success in every way. Liverpool once again proved to be the king again, not once but twice. First, in the third qualifying round tie against Luton, when the Reds fought back to win 5-3, with two spectacular goals from Xabi Alonso, one of which was characterized by its own half of field. Liverpool beat Portsmouth in the next round, before securing a 1-0 victory over arch-rivals Manchester United. This was followed by the 7-0 demolition of Steve Bruce, Birmingham City, a result that showed everyone that Liverpool can effectively targets (which were criticized for their lack of goals in this period). The next, a struggle against the self-proclaimed "Special One '. Well, Benitez once again proved that he is more than a match for his Chelsea counterpart, beating the Blues to create a clash against West Ham in the final. That was be the final game! 2-0 at halftime, Liverpool struggled to level the score, only to fall behind again. All hope seemed lost, as time is passing. Then, deep in the parking time, who else But Steven Gerrard sends a blast of exhaust