Liverpool broke into 'free-flowing jazz' but season blueprint now has to be avoided
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Our Liverpool FC Jury have assembled to discuss the latest goings on at AnfieldWhen faced with the challenge of mounting a European comeback, both Liverpool and Anfield delivered in spades against Galatasaray.The Reds made a mockery of the one-goal deficit from the first leg of the Champions League last-16 tie, roaring to a 4-0 win on the night to set up a quarter-final clash with last season's conquerers, and European champions, Paris Saint-Germain.It was the type of performance which hasn't been witnessed too often at Anfield this season, but can the Reds now keep it up as they hunt Premier League points at Brighton and Hove Albion this weekend?Our Liverpool FC Jury have assembled again to discuss the latest goings on at Anfield ahead of another big game for Arne Slot.Rhys BuchananIt was like some sort of freakish form of free-flowing jazz when The Reds broke into stride in the second half against Galatasaray on Wednesday night.The Turkish giants came with a plan to frustrate and run down the clock and in doing so they played straight into our hands. The atmosphere was feral at the back of the Kop from the off and you felt that the anger served as a timely reminder of exactly who we are.As fans we reclaimed our European battlecry ‘Allez Allez Allez’ and showed that cheap imitations just don’t compare.
Keep believing the mighty Reds of Europe!Andrew CullenOn Wednesday evening, it was enjoyable to be transported back to those famous European nights where Liverpool bulldozed and blitzed teams at Anfield, leaving the away fans and their team bewildered and dazed.We haven’t seen enough big moments from Mo this year, but his blast from the past strike was heart warming. Galatasaray couldn’t cope with the heat of the Anfield crowd or the electric Liverpool performance.We do need to temper any excitement and expectations, though.
The pattern is likely to persist, but those who write Liverpool off, do so at their peril, because we have conquered all of Europe, and we are never going to stop.James NobleEnlivening. Though, perhaps, our midweek work will prove helpful in terms of momentum and the energy conservation that became possible in the latter stages.With three wins from four since we knocked them out of the FA Cup last month, the Seagulls look in good shape, so we’ll likely need to be durable enough to ride waves of pressure on the South Coast.The Spurs draw would make three points this weekend additionally welcome, while further boosting both our chances of enjoying more nights like Wednesday next season and the mood as we head into the international break.