Attack is the best defense, and this phrase never goes out of style in football matches of any era.
Inter Milan, trailing 0:2, had no way out!
If they wanted to hold onto this score at Anfield and advance to the UEFA Europa League final with an aggregate score of 4:3, it would be too naive.
Liverpool scored two consecutive goals in the first half, riding high on momentum.
With players like Sturridge and Henderson in top form, trying to hold defensively against such a Liverpool was impossible.
If Inter Milan didn't attack, it would only be a matter of time before they conceded the third, fourth, or even fifth goal in the second half.
Gerrard was already 35 years old.
When he's on the field, he gives Liverpool absolute soul support;
When he's not on the field, the younger players can bring more movement and disruption to Liverpool.
It's hard to say whether Gerrard's absence due to injury in this game was a bad or good thing for Liverpool.
The second half resumed.
