Liverpool's Euro misery continues as they crash at Istanbul

Liverpool have had their problems in Europe since the beginning of this season and yesterday was their worst European nights ever. In the city, Istanbul, where they won the Champions League 2 years ago, they were beaten by a daring Besiktas side shall we say. The fond memories were erased and this defeat has left the 5 times winner at the bottom of group A. Liverpool have only 1 point so far from the played three games. Now qualifying to the knockout stage has become an uphill task. Liverpool began the match quite positively creating a couple of quick chances. A very good opportunity went begging in the 5th minute, as Voronin couldn’t find the back of the net. The hosts were gifted their first goal when the veteran defender, Sami Hyypia, deflected in Serdar Ozkan’s strike, who scored an own goal during the weekend merseyside derby. After that it was all Liverpool. They had plenty of possession but things weren’t going their way. Passing was sloppy and sluggish. They were missing the likes of Alonso and Torres in the squad. Babel came close to scoring twice but it just wasn’t their day. Gerrard struck the bar once in the second half and came close to scoring twice. Bobo doubled the lead in the 82nd minute as he slid the ball through Reina’s feet. Gerrard revived some hope as he scored a beauty through a flying header but it was too late for Benitez’s side. Liverpool just lacked the spark last night. Now this leaves the English giants at the brink of exit. If they need to qualify from here on, they will have to win their remaining three games. Goal difference matters a lot from now on. Well , both the captain and the manager were positive about the club making it to the knock out stage . They have 2 home games at hand . Liverpool face a confident Arsenal side this weekend in the Barclays Premier League.

Liverpool's 2005 champions league squad had less quality but more passion. Right now the passion is missing.