It will interesting to see the lineup.
I do worry about Vidic, especially against pace and also when strikers drop deep and he comes out of the defensive line - something Messi does a lot. Would imagine SAF would want a mobile high work rate team so could see:
VDS
Raf/Fab Rio Vid Evra
Fletch Anderson
Valencia Rooney Park
Hernandez
I do worry about Vidic, especially against pace and also when strikers drop deep and he comes out of the defensive line - something Messi does a lot. Would imagine SAF would want a mobile high work rate team so could see:
VDS
Raf/Fab Rio Vid Evra
Fletch Anderson
Valencia Rooney Park
Hernandez
This is the lineup I would start with, possibly Fabio over Rafael just because Fabio will be match fit from the games against Arsenal and Chelsea (forgive me for not doing my post match research as I'm not sure if the knock he took forced him off or if it was part cautionary/ part winding the clock down with a sub)
Only other possible change would be Giggs for one of Anderson or Fletcher as Fergie might want an old head out there.
Didn't think I'd opt for a lineup without Nani in it a few weeks ago but Valencia has been sensational for us recently. Especially against Chelsea, got forward and created chances for us while putting Ashley Cole in his back pocket and we know that whoever lines up against Barcelona will have a job to do against one of, if not the best attacking wingbacks in the world.
*Edit: Mind you, it'd most likely be park doing that job on the other side of the pitch anyway.joachim2011-05-10 18:25:44