Romario Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 This for me is the one position that will keep Rafa up all night over the coming week. Does he take the risk of Babel and hope for him to turn up from the start playing away in a pressure game or does he bring him on late as an impact player? The thing is if he leaves him out then we are a far more weaker team and unbalanced. If he leaves him out do we change the formation like we did against Arsenal and revert to a 442 knowing a 4231 doesn't really work unless Babel is playing and firing? If he drops Babel away at the bridge do we go back to a 442 and play Crouch up top with Torres? If so does Dirk stay out right considering his work rate, current form and goals in the CL, meaning Gerrard on the left (probably his poorest position of all that he can play) Do we switch Gerrard to the right and stick Kuyt on the left like he's played for Holland? I think Masch and Alonso should stick to the middle so it all about how the wide and forward players line up. Take Babel out and it asks more questions than any other player for me as we've got no one else that can plug that position with anything like the same ability except for Kewell who's currently on a trip to mars for all his use. What say you? Riise up front to finish off crosses from Pennant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guz Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 If Aurelio somehow makes it in time then same team as tonight. If not then Arbeloa LB and Finnan RB. With Essien back I'd keep Xabi and Masch with Gerrard just ahead of them. We'll need that extra bit of support I reckon. If we're still chasing the game 25 minutes to go and aren't creating chances then whack Crouch and Pennant on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old red eyes Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Pesonally i would play. ------------------------Reina-------------------------------- Arby-------------Skrtel--------------Hypia -------Carra ( he is hard/ Aurelio is out for the season ) ------------Mash---------------------Xabi---------------- Kuyt---------------------Gerrard-------------------Babel-------------- ---------------------------Torres------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest the Dude abides Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Arbeloa is better LB than RB imo. So no need to change too much. Finnan at RB, ARbeloa at LB and then as we were. No regrets, be positive, we're a better side than them, i have no doubts whatsoever about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfaris Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 (edited) i ll play lucas & marsch in the centre. marsch sit back morelucas going forward & dictate our game more. from the middle.clear.alonso/marsch combination seem they both want to sit back. or they confusing each other role?it s about us to be offensive in that game. Edited April 23, 2008 by surfaris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alias75 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Space in the middle against Chelsea is always limited maybe Gerrard would be more of an influence on the left or right. Their right fullback isnt the best i think he'd have more joy against him than the 3 they usually play in midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Diego Red Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 For those who forgot, Essien is back from suspension. Babel is the right option with Arbeloa because he's not going to f***ing hoof it over. Short passing is Arbeloa's game and he can overlap with Babel on the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rafa's Receding Hairline Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Carra right back, Arbeloa left back. 44-2 with Crouch and Torres. I never want to see Riise in a red shirt again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie H Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Carra right back, Arbeloa left back. 44-2 with Crouch and Torres. I never want to see Riise in a red shirt again.we'd get absolutely swamped in midfield playing that. keep the same XI and formation if possible, if aurelio's out then arbeloa to LB and carragher to RB with sami in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rafa's Receding Hairline Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 we'd get absolutely swamped in midfield playing that. keep the same XI and formation if possible, if aurelio's out then arbeloa to LB and carragher to RB with sami in. Well that's what I'm saying no? Only difference is that I think 4-4-2 would be better: 1. Because we're chasing the game.2. Because Chelsea will play 4-4-2. Let's not forget Essien's back for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie H Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Well that's what I'm saying no? Only difference is that I think 4-4-2 would be better: 1. Because we're chasing the game.2. Because Chelsea will play 4-4-2. Let's not forget Essien's back for them.chelsea will not play 4-4-2 at all. when was the last time you saw chelsea in europe play 4-4-2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rafa's Receding Hairline Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 chelsea will not play 4-4-2 at all. when was the last time you saw chelsea in europe play 4-4-2? Well it's been their most popular formation of late, even under Mourinho. They've kept the same shape under Grant, with Drogba and Anelka leading the line most of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John am Rhein Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Since we need a goal we should start with Babel. If he fails to perform (fairly likely) then we need to have an alternative plan ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anders Honoré Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Start babel. I think he realised feirrara was s***e in the second half and started running past him with ease. was surprised he was subbed tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Since we need a goal we should start with Babel. If he fails to perform (fairly likely) then we need to have an alternative plan ready. sufficiently abuse and mock him in the match thread so he plays better second half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassony Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Arbeloa was very poor yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JV Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Arbeloa was very poor yesterdayHe is better on the left. I would not start with Babel. He is far more effective coming on later in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Babel should've stayed on, to be fair, he was causing problems down the flank and surprisingly through the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 i agree babel should have stayed on, he had a good game. play arbeloa left and finnan or carra right next week.arbeloa was trouble for us all night at rb anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred milne Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Start babel. I think he realised feirrara was s***e in the second half and started running past him with ease. was surprised he was subbed tbh.It was if Rafa said to him at half-time "Ryan lad, you do realise Ferreira is sh*t don't you?" Riise and Babel for me down the left in 2nd leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsyla Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 It was if Rafa said to him at half-time "Ryan lad, you do realise Ferreira is sh*t don't you?" Riise and Babel for me down the left in 2nd leg. if fit obviously Aurelio but otherwise, Finnan RB Arbeloa LB the rest as you were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred milne Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 if fit obviously Aurelio.I assumed he is going to be out for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 aurelio will be out till next season. he only does career ending knocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred milne Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 aurelio will be out till next season. he only does career ending knocks.Its deja vu. About the same time last year, he put a run of games together where he looked the part both on the ball and in defending. He promptly did his achilles in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I would play 4-2-3-1 with Crouch up front and Torres on the left. Torres and Gerrard would get more of the ball than on Tuesday. IMHO of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now