5 Things We Learned From Liverpool Vs. Brisbane Roar
2. Jordan Ibe Showed Flashes Of Raheem Sterling But No One Else Did
Jordon Ibe was substituted onto the pitch around the 60 minute mark and played on the left side of the three attackers. He was confident going forward and (in true Sterling fashion) could have scored had he kept his composure after finding himself one-on-one. The 19-year-old has bags of talent but without his presence in the first half, their £50 million transfer gap was very evident and the lack of pace could prove costly against more rigid defences. If Rodgers has the confidence to start Ibe then the Sterling sale looks like a great bit of business, if he doesn't then the new Manchester City man needs to be replaced for a first team regular.
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