Don't think we NEED to. Look at Citeh. Malouda and Benayoun could perhaps get some games in the carling cup and be useful when we really need to rotate. They give us a lot of depth.
What we should do: Cech Ivanovic Cahill Terry Cole Mikel Meireles/Essien Hazard Oscar Mata Torres What will probably happen Cech Ivanovic Luiz Terry Cole Mikel Lampard Ramires Hazard Mata Torres
To be honest I think Sturridge will just wind down the last year of his contract and then just leave on a free. I think that's best for all parties. He can be a backup for just one more year and when he leaves (Inevitable in my eyes) we will either use Lukaku or buy a striker.
He played really well. He still has that pace and acceleration from his Liverpool days. Same with the finishing. It's just mental problems. Its in his mind. As someone else said he was hesitant to pull the trigger various times when he cut inside. Also at times he could have turned on the after burners and tried to run into space but he chose to take a few touches and slow down the play. He just needs to play on instinct and without fear and be will improve even more.
So happy for Josh. Always knew he had a large reserve of Talent in him. The only problem is Oscar. I can't see where Josh would play if Oscar will play the Lampard role.
Mata has still been playing pretty well it's just that Hazard has been Brilliant. If Mata can hit top form as well watch out. Oscar to come in as well.
Mikel showed that with a more defensive partner next to him, he can be good. He needs to be more consistent though and I think even though Meireles was decent today we could use Romeu/Essien/Ramires instead and our double pivots could be truly good.