is it not possible that Rafa knows how to reform Riise in to a better left back then he has been in the past? given his good work ethic and great left foot he would be an ideal left back - he just needs the same type of transformation Traore went through on the defensive side under Rafa's wing as it were...
I totally agree with this. It seems to me that Riise has the attributes to be an excellent modern left back in the mould of Ashley Cole. He has the attacking skills but he just nees to improve defensively and with a coach like Rafa working with him I suspect we will see a vast improvement in this area and that Riise will start at left back. Zenden, Kewell and Gonzalez are all out and out attacking players and they will occupy the left wing position.