Downing on the right? Meirelles on the left? The spirit of Rafa Benitez lives on...

One of the most maddening things about Liverpool under Rafa Benitez was his frustrating penchant for playing square pegs in round holes (Peter Crouch on the left-wing, anyone?). After today's disappointing draw with Sunderland, let's hope history is not going to repeat itself under Kenny Dalglish.

I grew up idolising Dalglish so I wouldn't presume to question the King's tactics; however, I just can't understand the decision to move Downing to the right and play Raul Meirelles on the left wing for the last part of the game.

Read the full article at Liverpool Kop.

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