Liverpools lost XI since 2010. SA Formidable team from Reds rebels, rejects and retirees lost since 2010. Shows how far we have dropped. Slowly we are moving into mid-table mediocrity in appears. With long-standing captain Steven Gerrard set to leave Liverpool in the summer and defender Glen Johnson set to join him, here are eleven to have departed from Anfield in the last five years. Pepe Reina Brendan Rodgers was keen to get the Spaniard off the wage bill and after going to Napoli on loan, joined Bayern Munich on a free last summer. Spent eight seasons at Anfield, including four successive campaigns where he was ever-present, but has yet to feature for the German giants. Glen Johnson The full-back has had his fair share of critics, with his defensive qualities coming in for regular scrutiny. Has made 187 appearances and counting for the Reds since joining for £17.5m in 2009, but is expected to move on at the end of the current campaign, Jamie Carragher Steven Gerrard may have been club captain, but Carragher was generally considered to be the spiritual leader. Jamie Carragher will retire at the end of the season Now a highly-respected Sky Sports pundit, his void at the heart of the defence is yet to be addressed fully. Daniel Agger The curious case of Daniel Agger. The Dane was widely considered to be one of the finest defenders in the Premier League, indeed Europe, on his day, but failed to fully demonstrate his true potential. His Premier League appearance record after he joined reads 4, 27, 5, 18, 23, 16, 27, 35 and 20 and off-field issues as well as injuries were put forward for his sporadic involvement. Agger had re-joined his previous club Brøndby IF on a two-year deal last summer for £3m. Dirk Kuyt A cult hero during his time on Merseyside, the Dutch international often sacrificed his own attacking game for the sake of the team. An integral part of Rafa Benitezs strategy, his role was never under-appreciated by players and fans alike. He left for Fenerbahce in 2012 where he still remains. Dirk Kuyt celebrates one of his 51 goals for Liverpool Javier Mascherano The tough-tackling midfielder had a controversial introduction to life in the Premier League upon joining West Ham with Carlos Tevez. He eventually cost the Reds £18.6m and for four seasons he offered strong defensive protection to the defence. Pushed through a deal to Barcelona – Liverpool made a slight loss on the Argentinian – in 2010 and has often been used at the heart of the Catalans defence. Steven Gerrard The end of the Gerrard era will arrive this summer and it could be a fairy-tale finish should Liverpool reach the FA Cup final, the day of the midfielders 35th birthday. Steven Gerrard will join the Los Angeles Galaxy in the summer An outstanding servant to the club, has been unfortunate to be at the club during such an extended domestic drought. Leaves for MLS to link up with former team-mate Robbie Keane at the LA Galaxy. Xabi Alonso Hard to imagine that Rafa Benitez was hoping to sign Gareth Barry to replace the classy Spaniard has gone from strength to strength since leaving Anfield. A European Championship and World Cup winner with Spain to add to Champions League success at both Liverpool and Madrid, he is currently showcasing his ware in the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich. Craig Bellamy The Welsh international was part of the Brendan Rodgers clear-out in 2012 where he re-joined his hometown club Cardiff City, his second spell at the club. He initially joined for £6m in 2006 and had a turbulent campaign. He was an unused substitute during the Champions League Final defeat to AC Milan, while there was also the infamous row with John Arne Riise where he attacked his team-mate with a golf club. Managed six goals in 24 Premier League appearances during his Anfield return in 2011/12. Announced his retirement from the game last May. Fernando Torres Now back at Atletico Madrid, the striker has failed to get anywhere near the heights of his peak at Liverpool since his £50m departure to Chelsea in 2011. Liverpool splashed £20m to bring one of Europes most sought-after strikers to Anfield in 2007 and he was nothing short of a revelation. Just ask Nemanja Vidic. Torres feels he has been wronged by Liverpools broken promises. Photo: PA The Spaniard bagged 81 goals in 142 appearances and his understanding with Steven Gerrard at times was almost telepathic as he played off the last defender. Will look to regain confidence at Atletico to rediscover the form that made him one of the most feared strikers in world football. Luis Suarez What many feel has been Liverpools downfall this season is the absence of Luis Suarez. That may conveniently over-look a desperately out-of-form goalkeeper, a leaky defence and a blunt attack, but there is no doubt the Reds have lost their main attacking threat after his mega-money move to the Nou Camp. Biting incidents and racist controversies were high-profile sideshows, but was simply unstoppable last year as Liverpool went within a whisker of claiming a first league title since 1990 with 31 goals in 33 Premier League games. Has struggled to replicate the same level of performance so far in La Liga. Team (3-4-3) Pepe Reina; Glen Johnson, Jamie Carragher, Daniel Agger; Dirk Kuyt, Xabi Alonso, Steven Gerrard, Javier Mascherano; Craig Bellamy, Fernando Torres, Luis Suarez.
Posted on: Fri, 09 Jan 2015 19:51:20 +0000
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