I think this proves a lot of what Rafa has been saying in that the thing we are missing is 1 or 2 good wingers who will play down the lines.
One of the reasons why Penant is out of favour and will probably be sold soon is that he tends to come inside too much.
I don't think the late goals are so much of a coincidence. They also coincide (at least in the last 2 games) with the introduction of Ryan Babel and Nabil El Zhar. Up till then we were relying too much on the fullbacks making overlapping runs to get the width.
It will also be good to have Mascherano and Lucas back. Especially Mascherano as this will lessen the impact of losing Stevie for 2-3 weeks (and before anyone says anything, no, I am not implying the he can replace Stevie G, I just think we have been missing his control of the MF).
Malky2008-08-29 15:57:23
I think this proves a lot of what Rafa has been saying in that the thing we are missing is 1 or 2 good wingers who will play down the lines.
One of the reasons why Penant is out of favour and will probably be sold soon is that he tends to come inside too much.
I don't think the late goals are so much of a coincidence. They also coincide (at least in the last 2 games) with the introduction of Ryan Babel and Nabil El Zhar. Up till then we were relying too much on the fullbacks making overlapping runs to get the width.
It will also be good to have Mascherano and Lucas back. Especially Mascherano as this will lessen the impact of losing Stevie for 2-3 weeks (and before anyone says anything, no, I am not implying the he can replace Stevie G, I just think we have been missing his control of the MF).
Malky2008-08-29 15:57:23