neilE wrote:Sissoko played very well, but for most of the game he was the attacking midfielder, with Alonso sitting in front of the defence - didn't really understand that one.
I wondered about that too Neil. I'd rather see Alonso attacking with Momo patrolling across the back four. Especially when playing against ten men. I guess Rafa doesn't have the confidence in him yet to cover the back four when Traore's in the centre back role.