Gerrard or Sissoko

abuusayd · March 13, 2006

Sissoko is already out but when both are able to play with their different responsibilities on the pitch but at the sametime which one do you feel would be more easily replaceble with our current squad and recent form.

When I see the confirmed Team news without Sissoko, I feel that there is a big hole in the team in the way of strength, energy, while providing that needed bite in the Prem and intimidating their players.

His passing is off at times but some of that is down to some of our players not supporting him after he wins the ball.

While Gerrard is the inspiration of the team who picks up the tempo while others fall into the La Liga tempo habit and wait for something to happen rather than make it happen, provides long range passing, goal threats and good crosses whether playing central or wide.

I'm not saying that the other Midfielders don't contribute but those two do what other players cannot provide. Sure we won in Europe last year without Gerrard there, but Igor was around to help out while the Prem is slightly different.

Hamaan does a job but is not that mobile while Alonso passes links play well but is also not that mobile (in terms of upping the tempo and providing needed cover against speedy attacks).

I dread to think if both were out at the sametime at the moment.

Ombudsam · March 13, 2006