Mascherano: We must put win behind us

Tue, 27 Oct 12:14:39 2009

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano will sit out Wednesday's Carling Cup tie at Arsenal, insisting his colleagues must build on their heroics against champions Manchester United.

Mascherano was red-carded during that stunning 2-0 victory and is banned from the fourth-round clash at the Emirates. But the Argentina skipper is certain Liverpool must not let up now they have found their form again.

He said: "Beating United was very important for our confidence, but it's just one win, we must do it again in the Carling Cup at Arsenal on Wednesday and then over and over again in the league and in Europe."

Liverpool follow Wednesday's match with a trip back to the capital on Saturday to play Fulham, ahead of next Wednesday's Champions League clash in France against Lyon.

Neither Fernando Torres or Steven Gerrard are expected to be involved against Arsenal. Torres was only 80% fit after a groin injury against United, but still managed a cracking opening goal.

Gerrard sat in the stands with old team-mates Sami Hyypia and Dietmar Hamann, nursing his own groin problem.

It is expected boss Rafael Benitez will give his two key players a week to get themselves ready for Fulham.

Mascherano, though, knows the need to get Torres fully fit and Gerrard back soon.

He added: "Fernando proved what a good player he is for us, and that he can be the difference and we are happy that he is back because we need him.

"We are waiting for Stevie (Gerrard) to be fit as well. We won against United without him, but we know he's really important and a key player for us and we want to have him back as soon as possible. We have to continue winning because we are six points behind Chelsea in the league."

 

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  1. Gabriel,1
    There are lots of decent teams in the­ prem,admitted,but only one great team.Liverpool once­ graced that stage.But,that was a long long time­ ago.What makes a great team,iv'e no idea.But­ winning constantly is certainly part of that­ equasion.And yes Liverpool were once of this­ mould.Whoever comes out on top needs to be able to­ sustain that position for many seasons,then only then­ would they be recognised as a great team.Yes Liverpool­ were once great.Once upon a time,but then so was Rome.

    From farsical, on Tue 27 Oct 7:24PM

  2. NO5 GGLYNES
    JUST ABOUT TO SAY THE SAME THING ABOUT ALL­ YOU 2 FACED GOBSSHITE BINDIPPERS !
    YOU WERE ALL ON HERE­ LAST WEEK SLAGGIN' OFF BENNY THE WAITER ,THE YANKS(­ BUT NEVER WONDER BOY STEVIE G,WHO'S BIN FFUKIN­ TTOSS THIS SEASON !) AND LUCAS WHO YOU ARE ALL USING AS­ A SCAPEGOAT FOR YOUR POOR TEAM !
    YOU HAVE WON YOUR­ "CUP FINAL " AGAINST MANCHESTER UNITED,BUT­ TROPHIES AREN'T HANDED OUT IN OCTOBER !
    JUST PREY­ THAT TORRES DON'T GET INJURED COS THAT WOULD BE­ YOUR SEASON OVER AGAIN LIKE LAST YEAR AND THE YEAR­ BEFORE ETC ETC !
    AND REMEMBER YOU WON 4-1­ AND............................YOU WON FFUK ALL­ !
    LIVEINTHEPAST FC THE GREATEST TEAM IN ANFIELD !

    From vegasmufc, on Tue 27 Oct 5:02PM

  3. 2-0 you feckless g*bshites

    From gglynes, on Tue 27 Oct 4:20PM

  4. preliminary live commentary on the nigeria v honduras­ match at the fifa u-17 world cup, already on at­ africaplays.come

    From Second S, on Tue 27 Oct 4:07PM

  5. Maschy you are a real Captain.Your advice is like that­ of a captain.Thanks

    From Michael, on Tue 27 Oct 3:51PM

  6. Go Mighty Reds!!!

    From damnsoldja, on Tue 27 Oct 1:16PM

  7. We all know that Liverpool is a decent side that's­ capable of winning any team on their good day. Luckily­ we in United have a lot more to offer in terms of­ consistency and that wins us things. Liverpool cannot­ be consistent.

    From Gabriel, on Tue 27 Oct 12:31PM
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