by Psycho » Tue Nov 15, 11 1:52 pm
First of all, if we play Downing, we should play him on the left, as he is much better on the left wing than he is on the right, however I do think, like you said, he clashes with Enrique, and tends to get under his feet a little. I would however still keep him on the left wing, as it's where he plays better, and because of the fact that you want to put Adam on the left wing.
No way in Europe would I play Adam as a winger. He has the crossing ability yes, however I do thing that he is not agile enough, and no way a winger.
I would prefer us to play a 4-3-3 at the moment, with Lucas Gerrard and Henderson/Adam as 3 Central midfielders, with Gerrard and Henderson with the potential to move on to the flanks during times of the game. Lucas should start every game, he provides security to the defense. Gerrard would play the behind the striker role, however he could easily change positions throughthought the game. Alex Ferguson said that Barca play a carousel of formations, interchanging throughthough the game, we should do this. Our players certainly have the versitility.
Up front I'd Have Bellamy - Carroll - Suarez , with Carroll playing in the obvious central role, with Bellamy and Suarez swapping positions throughthought the match, and where both have the potential to go on the wing during the game. Bellamy and Suarez should have a free role, where they can roam around the pitch, and create havoc.
Hendo has the potential to be a great player, however he wont fulfill his potential if we play him on the right wing, in my honest opinion. Shelvey, in my opinion, shouldn't have gone on loan, and I think we should of kept him instead of buying Adam. Perhaps he would not, at the moment be as good as Adam, but potentially he can far surpass Adam in quality. He's been doing excellently at Blackpool.
Maxi has been a under-used recourse in my opinion, in particular when we are playing games, where we are desperate for goals. He has the uncanny ability of scoring crucial goals.
I think the 442 from Kenny isn't as affective these days as they were years ago. 442 has became a outdated formation, and more modern formations are now used.