We so badly need Rufer back. We are a pretty decent team when he is there, controlling the middle of the park. Kosta has barely had a decent pass all the time Rufer has been out. None of our midfielders comes close to his defensive positioning and ability.
I can't really see how a good attacking midfielder will make much difference without the midfield solidity behind him. Not that I am running down Retre or Sheridan. They were both pretty good today.
I can't really see how a good attacking midfielder will make much difference without the midfield solidity behind him. Not that I am running down Retre or Sheridan. They were both pretty good today.
The captain has been missed massively. He is one of the best if not tbe best DM in the league, and the team's spirtual leader. He can't come back soon enough. Hopefully is still a chance of finals football when he does return, to have him a bit fired up.
That's all that we can hope for now. Keep fighting in each game, no dropping heads, and no blow out scorelines with this upcoming tough run.
To the team's credit apart from a 4-1 loss at WSW just prior Christmas, they have been at least a chance of nicking a result every game. Even if the football has often been ugly like the 2-0 loss at Melb City (1-0 til 83 mins).
The GD is only -2. Glory is -28!
Rufer's return and the new 10, being a gun, would be major mood uplifters.