Owzat wrote:Well if I were rebuilding the squad, working on the imminent departure or likely departures, I'd go with :
GK REINA
RB looking for a relatively cheap one that can defend
LB looking for a relatively cheap one
CB Carragher - but keeping an eye open for a long-term replacement
CM Gerrard
CM Aquilani
CM Lucas - but on the look-out for a good all-round CM
RWF Kuyt
LWF Jovanovic or Babel, whoever shows better form
CF Torres
I'd stick with our basic formation as is, but with the central three not containing an out and out DM. Lucas and Gerrard can tackle and hustle, freeing up Aquilani as playmaker. Lucas and Gerrard can also be quite effective making runs into the box late, if only Lucas had a finish. With better supply and support I think Kuyt and Jovanovic can work as wing forwards, but I'd look for a new striker who can play as CF or WF, like I said about Tevez last year
Interesting to see Xabi having shots for Spain the other night, I see my criticism of his shooting still stands - which is where the ball ends up all too often!
What about Glen johnson? (out of interest)...
I agree that he is not a good defender but i think he can offer the team something. i think he might make a good right winger.
I think he is more used to playing in a 5-3-2 system were he could get forward more.