For shirt number 7 of “Reds” is considered the historical number of the team. It has been worn by a number of club legends, including Sir Kenny Dalglish and Kevin Keegan.
However, over the years many players have worn this number. with success and failure due to having to face enormous pressure because of wearing the legendary number of “The Reds”
For the past eight years, Milner has occupied the No. 7 shirt and he is one of those players who deserves to wear the legendary number. Due to the work of the subject proved clearly. Otherwise, “The Kop” followers around the world wouldn’t love him this much.
If since 1993 seven Liverpool players have been entrusted with the number 7 shirt and how has each of them performed? Let’s consider it better.
7. Robbie Keane
Robbie Keane was one of the few players who had the chance to make a short break at Liverpool, having been bought by Rafael Benitez in 2008. One of Europe’s top clubs, Keane was extremely hot while playing for Tottenham Hotspur.
Of course, Keane’s performances with Spurs over a period of six years have raised the expectations of the “Kop” fans quite high. But in the end, everything fell apart in no way because the players were unable to bring out good form at all.
Keane, a die-hard Liverpool fan since his youth, scored just seven goals in 28 games and was forced to leave the club in January 2009, returning to Liverpool. “Golden Spur Chicken” with a fee of only 7 million pounds (about 294 million baht) only. This is considered a short and disappointing transfer for the “Reds”.
6. Nigel Clough
Son of Brian Clough, the late legendary coach, moved from Nottingham Forest to play with “The Reds” in 1993, with Clough Junior being considered a player who has been Expectations are high compared to his performances when playing for the “King Pa”.
Although the player scored two goals in his debut game But he plays for a team that is in transition. and was occupied as a striker by Robbie Fowler, a highly talented pioneer One of Clough’s greatest achievements was scoring 2 goals in a dramatic 3-3 draw with Manchester United in the 1993/1994 season.
However, during the 3 seasons with the team, Clough has been hit by injuries continuously. Makes it impossible to break out the good form at all He scored just seven league goals before moving to Manchester City in 1996.
5. Harry Kewell
Another player who joined the team with a very famous reputation. But never made the best form that many people expected, with the former Leeds United winger spending five seasons with the team between 2003 and 2008.
For Kewell’s first season with Liverpool, it was very scrappy. Because the player only scored 7 goals in the 2003/2004 season before suffering a serious injury that forced him to rest for a long time
Aussie star player He had the opportunity to start in the 2005 Champions League final but only played 23 minutes when he was substituted due to injury. Before sitting, it seemed to join the agency to create a miracle Istanbul from behind AC Milan 0-3 before equalizing 3-3 and winning a penalty shoot-out to win the “Big Ear” championship.
4. Vladimir Smicer
The player who came on in place of Kewell in the final in Istanbul. The Czech star was very useful for Liverpool’s offensive game at that time. Most importantly, he scored a beautiful goal in the game against Milan as well, which was a long shot from outside the penalty area.
Smicer wore the number 7 shirt between 1999 and 2003, with the player sacrificing his legendary number to Kewell when the Australian star Moved to the team
However, Smicer’s work is always remembered by “Reds” football fans, especially helping the agency create miracles at Istanbul. and made history by winning a cup treble (FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Cup) in 2001.
3. James Milner
For Milner, he has made many memories with Liverpool during his eight years with the team. He moved to wear the Reds shirt in 2015, before Brendan Rodgers was sacked and Jurgen Klopp took over, he became a key player for the club.
Klopp has a huge admiration for Milner as he is a versatile player. and ready to devote to the team despite who are old but still maintain the standard of playing excellently Most importantly, he also has high leadership. and has a lot of experience in the league
Having said that, Milner is not the typical number 7 player at Liverpool, with most of the players wearing this number being a natural attacking type. However, his playing style and helping the team managed to remove all doubts
2. Steve McManaman
After huge successes in the 70s to the late 80s, Liverpool needed a new team at the beginning of the English top-flight that was renamed from Division 1 to the Premier League. By that time, “Reds” had no success. and have to endure seeing Manchester United, their eternal rivals, reign supreme
However, during the dark clouds, there was still some light, because at that time the team had pushed young players like McManaman into the first team. and then became one of the club’s key attackers Before getting the chance to wear the number 7 shirt between 1996-1999
McManaman made over 364 appearances for Liverpool and was named PFA Player of the Year in 1996/1997. It was one of the reasons he moved to Real Madrid in 1999 and was one of their key players. The “White King” won the “Hu Kang” Trophy in 2000 and 2002.
1. Luis Suarez
Arguably one of Liverpool’s greatest ever players, despite only three seasons at the club, Luis Suarez has racked up a record 82 goals in just 133 appearances in a shirt. Reds”
Suarez scored 31 league goals in the 2013/2014 season and almost led the team to the league title. But unfortunately, Liverpool pushed the form faltering, causing no luck to experience the league championship in the era that Rodgers took over.
As for the personal work of “King Louis”, I must say that it is truly phenomenal. Because the kicker scores a very important goal. and also create colors in both positive and negative aspects But winning the league Cup just a cup It’s not enough for a world-class player like him.
Finally, the Uruguayan star Had to leave the team in 2014 to play with Barcelona and win many championships as desired. However, the greatness of Suarez remains in the memory of the “Reds” fans until today.
Tom Meng
2023-06-28 20:05:00
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