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by **NCRedFan7** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 5:57 pm

Well, we've lost Garcia and Gonzalez. What is the answer?

I'm thinking that there are two possibilities:

1. Run a 5-3-2 like we tried (with success) earlier this season. Finnan and Riise as wing backs. This also solves the three midfielders problem, with Sissoko returning to play DMF with Gerrard and Alonso in front of him.

2. Give Riise a shot at left wing. He hasn't been given many chances in this role, and I think he could impress (or at least won't make egregious mistakes like Gonzalez seemed to do EVERY FIVE SECONDS).

Your thoughts?

-NCRedFan7

by **EddieC** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 6:12 pm

If we went 5-3-2/3-5-2, Alonso would be the 'holding' midfielder. Sissoko's very good defensively, but he's not a 'defensive' midfielder in the traditional sense of the term, he likes to win the ball further up the pitch.

Personally, I would stick with a 4-4-2, with Aurelio & Riise down the left. Neither of them sticking to one position, but switching throughout the game, which should give the opposing RB a few headaches.

by **woof woof !** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 6:21 pm

EddieC wrote:Personally, I would stick with a 4-4-2, with Aurelio & Riise down the left. Neither of them sticking to one position, but switching throughout the game, which should give the opposing RB a few headaches.

Sensible option but niether of them have shown great defensive qualities .

Not sure when Zenden and Sissoko are due back but Zenden at LM is an obvious stop gap and once Sissoko is fit don't be suprised if Gerrard is shifted out to the left.

by **Crouchamania** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 7:04 pm

1. Run a 5-3-2 like we tried (with success) earlier this season. Finnan and Riise as wing backs. This also solves the three midfielders problem, with Sissoko returning to play DMF with Gerrard and Alonso in front of him.

This is the one I would use as if I recall it worked wonders against Newcastle last season and has been used by teams before with success.

by **jeffiroquai** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 7:49 pm

Finish up the Lucas Neil signing and put him a LB w/ JAR at LM

by **welsh wizzard** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 7:55 pm

i think palleta he could do well here and is a good crosser of a ball.

by **7_Kewell** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 8:03 pm

welsh wizzard wrote:i think palleta he could do well here and is a good crosser of a ball.

by **66-1120597113** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 8:05 pm

welsh wizzard wrote:i think palleta he could do well here and is a good crosser of a ball.

I think Palleta needs to work his balls off in the reserves for a while yet matey!

Theres only one sensible option if going with a 4-4-2

Riise at L/B and Aurellio at L/M!I think Aurellio deserves his chance.I think he can become a decent player in time!He needs games though bigtime.What a left foot he has on him as well...defencively though he seems a bit weak and may leave Riise with a busy day on his hands!
What can we do though?Injuries have forced our hand..we have to make the best out of what we have!

by **Leonmc0708** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 8:08 pm

NCRedFan7 wrote:Well, we've lost Garcia and Gonzalez. What is the answer?

I'm thinking that there are two possibilities:

1. Run a 5-3-2 like we tried (with success) earlier this season. Finnan and Riise as wing backs. This also solves the three midfielders problem, with Sissoko returning to play DMF with Gerrard and Alonso in front of him.

2. Give Riise a shot at left wing. He hasn't been given many chances in this role, and I think he could impress (or at least won't make egregious mistakes like Gonzalez seemed to do EVERY FIVE SECONDS).

Your thoughts?

-NCRedFan7

Yeah great, cus Riise doesnt do that does he ?

WTF ?

by **Bad Bob** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 8:10 pm

Riise's poor form has been a concern of late but, with numbers thin on the ground, I'd still start him and Aurelio in tandem down the left. What else are we going to do...stick Bellamy out there?

by **Owzat** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 8:14 pm

We could play 4-3-3 with Kuyt and Bellamy wide and Fowler down the middle. Problem is plugging gaps in the midfield, personally I'd leave the defence as is. I'd like to play 4-4-2 but short of playing Aurelio/Riise on the left or even Pennant with Gerrard on the right I'm not sure how we'll manage it.

And big no, no, no to Paletta. We've conceded 12 goals in the 5 games he's played.

by **NCRedFan7** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 8:17 pm

I don't think that Riise has had enough chances at LMF this year. I think if we give him a chance to impress, he will do so.

Then again, I'm biased. JAR is my favorite player. Plus, in a recent interview of a leading Watford supporter on Liverpoolfc.tv, when asked what player they'd take on loan if given the option to take anyone, the first name that came to his head was JAR, followed by Momo Sissoko.

Fabio Aurelio has done next to NOTHING for our team thus far. As for free kicks, I'd rather have a Gerrard or Riise screamer than a "Brazilian" bender.

-NCRedFan7

by **welsh wizzard** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 8:20 pm

BarryBelfast wrote:
welsh wizzard wrote:i think palleta he could do well here and is a good crosser of a ball.

I think Palleta needs to work his balls off in the reserves for a while yet matey!

Theres only one sensible option if going with a 4-4-2

Riise at L/B and Aurellio at L/M!I think Aurellio deserves his chance.I think he can become a decent player in time!He needs games though bigtime.What a left foot he has on him as well...defencively though he seems a bit weak and may leave Riise with a busy day on his hands!
What can we do though?Injuries have forced our hand..we have to make the best out of what we have!

Nah come on Palleta has it all to be a good left winger. Has a dangerous left foot. His right foot is just as good. Has plenty of pace. Meaning he will get up and down the channel well. Also if you never noticed lately his dribbling is top class.

1 dangerous left foot (will get tangled round his right before long)
2 Right just as good!!
3 pace. Cause he is allways chasing attackers. cause he gets caught out of position to often.
4 By the time he gets near the attacker he is so fecked he slips over his drooling dribbling saliva.

by **Cool Hand Luke** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 8:32 pm

Its not a big issue as far as I’m concerned, Fabio Aurelio can have a run at left back to show us what he is made off and Riise can play in midfield were he will be less danger to our goal and provide us with something of a outlet. There will be a natural balance down the left and hopefully they will be given a run to get some form, it could be a blessing in disguise.

by **woof woof !** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 7:26 am

NCRedFan7 wrote:I'd rather have a Gerrard or Riise screamer than a "Brazilian" bender.

Yeah none of us like "benders" especially Brazilian ones . :laugh:

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