Hmm, I don’t get Benitez sometimes. He makes some strange decisions, like the one on Wednesday night.
Keane is a pretty dominant sort of player. I don’t think he’s the right sort of player to work alongside Gerrard, tbh. That’s possibly what’s been behind his lack of scoring, not a dip in form.
It would be unwise to get rid of a proven goalscorer, at this stage of the season. But I reckon Keane’s temperament has possibly led to conflict with Benitez and Gerrard, which is never going to go well for him. TBH, Benitez should have had him starting a load more games. Why spend £20million, to leave him on the bench? Not like we have Robinho, Drogba and Anelka in the squad as well, is it?
Liverpool have been dropping points because they have not been banging in the goals (or getting dubious penalties.. ahem), and not killing games off. Wigan, ffs; that should have been 3 points, as should have Everton, Stoke, Hull, etc.
Solution? Shouldn’t be having the problem in the first place. Bring back Peter Crouch….