I well remember similar phrases being used about Martin O'Neill - taken us as far as he can; need a change of manager if we're going to take the next step......... i too had my issues with his tactics and choices of players. However, he beat us to it and resigned and the next few years weren't exactly great. Be careful what you wish for regarding Dean Smith?
The set up yesterday Flat back 4 sitting fairly deep then Nakamba SJM. LuizTraore. Trez WatkinsThen he went SJM. LuizTraore. Ramsey Barkley. Trez AEG WatkinsThe distance between our wide players and midfield was huge, we were unable to use the press because we were too far away from each other and the the situation was exacerbated by our wingers giving the ball away ( particularly Trare) The 3 midfield players were all over the place.It looked like a shambles.
Liverpool’s ability to play through the lines at times yesterday from front to back was frightening. Yes they’ve got bloody good players but our openness was naive in the extreme.