by Luis Fri Apr 13, 2007 11:21 am
COTR wrote: Luis wrote:Only problem there would be Gonzales IMO, I know in recent weeks he's improved but is this too much of a risk? He could play Riise there with Arbeloa left back, that's the only other option
with one up front you need wingers. Rafa trusts this as well as plays it on quite a few occasions.
arbeloa played left back to combat messi which is why rafa played so defensive on the left side. he'll realise that chelsea don't pose a threat down the wings so will surely give us an attacking winger instead.
this game will give us our first indication of who rafa thinks is first choice between mascherano and momo. I think it's obvious who most of us prefer...... although saying that momo has been pwning the chelsea midfield for years now. tough decision but great options to have
I can't make my mind up, I really like both players, I think sissoko has had a dip in form that's obvious, is it a coincidence that it's happened just as Mascherano joined?, the main problem I have with Sissoko at the moment is he's trying too hard almost, you want him to tackle (which he does superbly) then look up and play a simple pass, instead he seems to be trying tricks or impossible passes that aren't coming off.
With Masch he seems to have the lot at the moment, he can tackle well, he can pass well and he has a great sense of calm about him, at the moment in terms of who can we rely on more it's surely Mascherano, having said that if Sissoko can get back to his real form then I wouldn't like to be in Benitez's shoes when he's picking the 11 starters!