Heartbreaking

This lad deserves a trophy just for his love and passion for Liverpool. It’s such a pity the team couldn’t get any silverware despite his 31 goals. Looking at these pictures just made me super sad again. I think it’s fair to say that Riise’s own goal will continue to haunt him for the rest of his professional career. And I have a feeling Rafa might be selling him soon. Rafael Benitez admitted the away goal Liverpool conceded in stoppage time in the first leg at Anfield proved a pivotal moment in deciding the outcome of the Champions League semi-final. The Reds boss said he was pleased with the way his side fought back from a goal down to take the game into extra-time but admitted the away goal gave Chelsea a big advantage. “It is a big difference to come here with a 1-0 lead instead of 1-1,” said Benitez. “Chelsea are a good team and in the first half they were really good. There are two good teams in the final.