The impression I'm given by Liverpool is that they play better against the better teams, writes former Red Mark Lawrenson.

Two draws against the promoted teams in recent weeks have been strange given that the side have created a lot of chances.

But ahead of Sunday's trip to Chelsea, it will be interesting to see if Andy Carroll starts for Liverpool. I wonder if Kenny Dalglish may opt to stick Dirk Kuyt and Craig Bellamy in there instead just off Luis Suarez.

I would be inclined to start Kuyt on the basis that if it does not work then he can bring Carroll on for the final 20 minutes.

It's great for the manager to have two or three different options but I feel against Chelsea, John Terry will give as good as he gets against Carroll.

So Liverpool may be wise not to start him.

When I look at the side this season, I am always left thinking that they need to get more midfield players into the box, arriving late.

Liverpool should also be able to call on Stewart Downing and Glen Johnson who played against Spain on Saturday.

The right-back position has been a struggle for England but Capello is not even entertaining the possibility of giving Micah Richards a recall which I find strange.

Chris Smalling and Phil Jones have played there which tells you everything so you would assess that Glen Johnson, who played against Spain, has as good a chance as anyone of making the squad for next summer and holding down a first team place.

Downing is obviously well liked by the England manager and understands how Capello likes the team to play.

Source: Daily Post

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