Cech; Ivanovic, Cahill, David Luiz, Cole; Romeu, Ramires; Moses, Mata, Hazard; Torres Rafa rotating, although those are not the players I would have rested.
I've been in this debate a million times and I;m not going into again. All I have to say is that thankfully that the club and all the top managers we've had don't share your view on him.
Again, it is their job to come back and receive the ball from Mikel. How is Mikel supposed to find one of them between 7-8 defenders without risking loosing the ball? You expecting him to be both the DM and creative midfielder which is impossible for any player.
This explains his constant presence at our games: Sam @daspecial_1 It would appear that Andriy Shevchenko's continual presence at #CFC is because he's doing his coaching badges here with the club. Not sure if that ignites or puts an end to the rumors that he will be offered some position at the club.. (PS: Why am I the only posting in this thread? Feels weird.)
He shouldn't and can't be expected to play such a pass. It is too risky. Sure it looks great if he pulls it off, but if he doesn't then we've lost the ball with only 5 players behind it. As a DM it his job to make 5-10 yard passes as it is the job of one of the 3 behind the striker to come within 5-10 yards to receive the ball so we don't risk loosing possession in midfield.
Poll is up. Anyone with 3 or more nominations is up there. Vote! (PS: in the spirit of true democracy, I've made this poll private i.e. you can't see who each member is voting for, just the result)