Five "What Would Have Happened If" Questions to Ask Yourself

Mention Liverpool to anyone, and the first thing that comes to their mind is Steven Gerrard. Liverpool fans and Liverpool haters love the guy. However, not many people know how close Gerrard was to signing for Chelsea at the end 2003-2004 season. Liverpool was going through a great change during that time. Houllier had left, Liverpool hadn't won anything, and Gerrard was not happy with the direction the club was going.

During this time, Chelsea declared interest in him. What if he had accepted? Well, Liverpool might not be as good as they are right now. They might not have won the Champions League. Gerrard has been Liverpool's talisman since he came. If Chelsea had him, no Michael Ballack to Chelsea. Chelsea might be winning more than just the FA Cup.

5. What would have happened if Freddy Adu had joined Manchester United?

One of the brightest stars in American soccer is Freddy Adu. After a successful career at DC United, Manchester United gave him a two-week tryout in 2006. Well, ultimately, he didn't prove himself and got sent back to MLS. Now he's fairly successful at AS Monaco.

If Adu had done well in Manchester, could he have been the first American forward to start for them? In 2006, Ruud van Nistelrooy was on his way out and Wayne Rooney was just getting started. Could there have been a partnership between Adu and Rooney? I like to think there could have, but then again, that's just me.

Bonus question: What would have happened if Arsene Wenger had stayed at Monaco?

I was about to publish this article when I realized I forgot a certain club named Arsenal. I can't let that go. I've touched Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, and the USA. I have to get Arsenal in there.

Okay, the guy on the left is a younger Arsene Wenger at AS Monaco. I guess that was back in the days when hair like that was popular. He became manager of Monaco in 1987 and stayed there until the 1994-1995 season when he was fired, headed off to Japan and Nagoya Grampus Eight for two seasons, before arriving at Arsenal. By the way, that's him at Arsenal on the right.

During his stay at Monaco, he won the Coupe de France, Ligue 1, and the French Manager of the Year award. However, after a poor start in the 1994-1995 season, he was fired. Imagine though, if he had not been fired.

He most likely would've made Monaco into a great club who wins trophies. Just look at what he did to Arsenal. He most likely would've done that to Monaco. Also, there might have never become a Thierry Henry in Arsenal. Instead, it might have become a Thierry Henry at Monaco.

Well, there you have it for now. A few "what would have happened if" questions for you to ask yourself. There are a lot more to ask. If you have any more, just let me know with a comment. If I get enough, I might make a part two.

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