Last season we had a fit Kewell, Gerrard was fantastic and Xabi was great as ever. We did place a serious title challenge and slipped towards the middle/end.
I think you will find that our results from end October to the end of the season were better than anyones, it was our early season form that ensured we didn't make a title challenge.
We have 5 midfielders, 4 very good ones, and one unknown who we all hope is going to be great. No one is saying its ideal to sell Alonso,but if its a choice between losing Alonso and getting in a top quality striker, I WOULD PREFER THE STRIKER, and take my chances that the other 4 midfielders could cope. If we could cope with Zenden playing defensive midfielder, I am pretty sure Lucas or Gerrard could cope in a crisis.
Or put another way I have more faith in Gerrard, Mascherano,Sissoko and Lucas than I have in Bellamy, Kuyt, and Crouch. If we have enough money theres no problem, but have we enough money?
Sorry almost forgot Voronin
