Yuri Zhirkov

[steve5221 91]

I would'nt say he is better than Malouda, but to be fair he has not had a run in the side in his more natural position on the left of a front 3.

[HRiver 1,512]

I would'nt say he is better than Malouda, but to be fair he has not had a run in the side in his more natural position on the left of a front 3.

I didn't say he's better than Malouda, but Malouda's not playing very well at the minute. So I think that Zhirkov could play better than him.

You can't really compare them anyways. They both play in the left flank but in different positions and they have different jobs to do.

[steve5221 91]

I get the impression from Carlo though that apart from the odd game Malouda's position is cemented in the side, the same with Essien.

[Duppy Conqueror 1,526]

looking forward to seeing Yury back.

prior to his latest injury i thought he was doing some good things with us(as he always has when given the chance)...since he`s been out we have slumped and although it`s down to many things, i think we could have won atleast 4-6 more points if we had a fit Zhirkov during that time.

Yuri is one of the few players at our club who can actually go past players with the ball at his feet (Ash,Bos,Malouda,Kakuta & Sturridge being the others..atleast when on form or in the case of Danny and Gael, at the club) ..the majority of our players rely on passing or drifting past them without the ball to get on the end of a pass to get past their man...in both cases it obviously relies on being able to produce good passing and if that`s poor as it is overall at present, then it`s no wonder we have stumbled so much.

if Yury hits the floor running on his return i think he could be the spark we need to get back on track.

Yury`s return could also send the rocket up Malouda`s arse that he looks like he needs at present!

[Rambo 1,729]

Arguably the best crosser on our team, he can provide some width on the pitch and free up the forwards.

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

I desperately hope Zhirkov gets some run now, we need his pace, creativity and more than anything his willingness to MAKE RUNS !!!

[Krypt 241]

Question is will carlo play him. he would play best in the malouda role on the left , he isnt the best in central mid.

[Fulham Broadway 17,306]

Arguably the best crosser on our team, he can provide some width on the pitch and free up the forwards.

This is what Torres will need -can see Zhirkov working well with him

[Kajo 176]

He is our russian machine. He can run without getting tired, he can pass straight to team-mates with whole banch of opponents at his back, he can score amazing goal(s), they cant kick him, punching him but he always back on the pitch like he did against Bolton. I would love to see him back on the pitch !!!

[Rubber bullets 1,183]

I want him to be given a run at Left wing in place of Malouda

[Milan 17,955]

I want him to be given a run at Left wing in place of Malouda

Same here. I believe our game would look different and be faster. He could change it definitely.

[Fulham Broadway 17,306]

Thing is not to get carried away and see him as a saviour for present troubles. People were hardly saying hes the dogs bollox before.

Hopefully can inject some dynamism....

[steve5221 91]

Does anyone think that Carlo will give him a decent run of games in the side?

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Thing is not to get carried away and see him as a saviour for present troubles. People were hardly saying hes the dogs bollox before.

Hopefully can inject some dynamism....

Exactly. Yury is no saviour but his pace and creativity will at least give us another dimension; as opposed to the tactics of our current quota of wingers, which seemed limited to running walking around like a headless chicken.

Does anyone think that Carlo will give him a decent run of games in the side?

No.

[Rambo 1,729]

Does anyone think that Carlo will give him a decent run of games in the side?

Not really, he will be used as an impact sub if anything.