maguskwt wrote:What are you guys smoking? If Lucas were to be in the starting line up, he should be CDM. He offers NOTHING going forward. He is too slow and not decisive enough. He is half descent as a holding/ defensive midfielder, otherwise he shouldn't be starting. If Masherano stays, he shouldn't be starting. On the other hand I have high hopes for aquilani this coming season, I believe he will be like a new signing for us...
What about against Benfica eh? He showed he does have some attacking qualities he was an attacking player in his old club. Rafa molded him into a CDM for some god damn reason when the lad was about his attacking qualities. Now this season we have no idea what role he will play, but if not against Benfica or Lille you couldn't see has some attacking qualities then that's your choice but i'm not saying he's Kaka god forbid no. I think Lucas will be better in a pass and move team. I agree with Mick the axis with Lucas/Masch was horrendous but let's wait and see what he can do this season. Because for me he offers a bit of defensive and attacking qualities now.