Something that should’ve been an unforgettable week for Anfield side has turned into a real nightmare on Saturday afternoon. Rafa Benitez and his without-Torres men have lost to Gareth Southgate’s suffering squad 2-0, first with Xabi Alonso scoring an own goal and then with Sanli sealing the win after an hour mark.
Liverpool indeed missed a heap of chances and it was so evident they missed their top striker, lethal machine Torres, but missing one man should not come as a good excuse for freefalling Scousers.
What a stupid way to destroy the fantastic midweek success…
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Over the past few years, mostly because the hefty investments, Russian league has grew to become one of the arguably best leagues in Eastern Europe, but it also became a tempting destination for many players. Thorough and dedicated youth program resulted in a huge quality growth, foreigners brought in a dose of professionalism which helped many domestic players to develop and become an attractive target for many European top sides. Russian most famous brand is definitely Arshavin, but there are also several other players who, after their excellent roles in EURO 2008 and in Russian youth selections, are set to follow his footprints. Soccerpie is bringing you the list of the best and most talented Russian players who caught the eye of several major European outfits. 
Craig Bellamy is probably one of the most underrated players in English Premier League even though his performances have been nothing short of impressive. He is the only reason why Manchester City escaped the dangerous zone and he is certainly one player who won’t be replaced in the summer. The Welsh forward had no problems adapting to the new surroundings and he quickly started terrorizing opposition defenders. 
manager Arsene Wenger has been advised by Gunners defender Kolo Toure to make a summer move for his Ivory Coast International team mate Souleymane Bamba at SPL club Hibernian, according to reports. Toure said: “I have played with him at the back and has a lot of promise and is really tall, strong and learning all the time.” 
The first knock-out round of the UEFA Cup has just come to a close and there is just one English team left in Europe’s ‘other’ competition. Considering the Premier League is for many the domestic league with the highest standards this should come as a surprise but sadly does not.
The future of Rafa Benitez as Liverpool manager is more uncertain than ever after leading bookmakers suspended betting on the Spaniard leaving the Premier League club, with some bookies making Reds lengend Kenny Daglish favourite to take over. Although Hicks and Gillett have conceded to Benitez’s demands for control over transfer policy and the youth academy at the Merseyside club. 
