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I don't know who I would rather meet. This Ajax side are dangerous because nothing seems to phase them. Tottenham are a good side of course, even if they are undermanned at the moment, but there is time to recover before the final.


I learned long ago not to wish for this or that. Liverpool will take it as it comes.



And how about this team? All season, and last one too, they show an incredible spirit, a willingness to work hard, and of course possess the talent and skill to make the most of that determination. Klopp is the perfect man to lead this team. Long may he stay.


Special mention to Liverpool's defense. For years I said Liverpool need a proper keeper. I've said it in this thread. Of course last year's CL final was the culmination of that failed keeper recruitment. Since Reina left Liverpool have had poor options in goal.


But they did something about it. In Allisson they have a fantastic keeper, one who makes the big saves when they matter most. I'm not going to say he is the best keeper in the world, but you can see how he instills confidence in his defense. He makes few mistakes. Liverpool identified a weakness and then went all-in on the solution. No mucking around.



Same could be said for van Dijk. Player of the year for me. The effect he has had on this side is immense. For years, Liverpool were the squad that said 'OK, you score three, we'll score four', which isn't the best way to go about it, but with this group things are tight at the back. Not only that, they have perhaps the best young fullback tandem around. Both Roberston and TAA offer industry and excellent service. I'd have to look at the stats, but surely no other pair has as many assists as these two. That's a crucial key to the way they play. If your fullbacks are giving you width and fine crossing it frees the forwards to run the channels, and many of Liverpool's goals come from this.


I joked earlier in this thread that it would be Lovren that did them in. And it still may be. I don't know if Liverpool will walk away with anything in the end. Maybe not. But it's been a fantastic season. And I will never forget Liverpool's fourth against Barca. I still can't believe I saw that happen.