Ramires

[Steve 10,227]

Alright you lot. If you don't stop the petty arguments you will all receive warning level 1. End it now and discuss the relevant subject.

[bababoom 4,478]

So Ramires....

[CHOULO19 24,332]

To get this back on topic, where do you see Rami playing next season in the 4-2-3-1? On the wing where he played since RDM took charge or centrally despite not being tested there?

[Slam Dunk 1,442]

As good as he is, he doesn't belong on the right wing.

[Spike 12,049]

To get this back on topic, where do you see Rami playing next season in the 4-2-3-1? On the wing where he played since RDM took charge or centrally despite not being tested there?

On the RW or even...(dare I say it?) RB. I dislike him at CM because his technical skills often less a bad taste and he would make life more difficult for his double pivot partner. If he is to be played in the Midfiels I believe a new formation will be necessary, perhaps a return to the 4-3-3 is on the cards? Though Lampard and Mikel did struggle with the 4-3-3 under AVB.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

To get this back on topic, where do you see Rami playing next season in the 4-2-3-1? On the wing where he played since RDM took charge or centrally despite not being tested there?

On the wing if no RW is bought. On the bench if a RW is bought. Although he could/should be played centrally. I think 4-3-3 should be given another go. With Ramires, Mikel/Romeu and one of Cabaye/Modric/Moutinho/Sahin in midfield.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I think Rami's ideal position is CM in 4-3-3. In a double pivot role, however, I have my doubts over him because of his passing skills and his forward runs will make life much difficult for Mikel (the player next to him). Though he has never been tried there so he could prove me wrong. I can't see him at rightback either because he simply doesn't have the experience to play there.

I think RDM has a lot to try during pre-season.

[Jase 43,479]

On the RW or even...(dare I say it?) RB. I dislike him at CM because his technical skills often less a bad taste and he would make life more difficult for his double pivot partner. If he is to be played in the Midfiels I believe a new formation will be necessary, perhaps a return to the 4-3-3 is on the cards? Though Lampard and Mikel did struggle with the 4-3-3 under AVB.

But they did just fine under previous managers with the 4-3-3. Problem with AVB's 4-3-3 is that he wanted to play an open expansive attacking football, adopting a high defensive line and press all over the pitch. As long as we avoid playing that again, we will be fine. Just go back to the slightly more conservative Mourinho/Hiddink/Ancelotti's 4-3-3 if you like if we are to use it.

[capriccioso 2,545]

I like the 4-2-3-1 more than 4-3-3. That double screen in front of the defence is great and helps our stability.

[themightyblue 443]

Want him rotating in the pivot next season, with the occasional game at RW

[Ollie 4,400]

Probably the most versatile player we have, such an important player. Can play wide, can play in a line of 3 and can play as one of 2 holding, probably can play RB too. These players are so rare. I think, with his pace i'd use him on the right of the 3 behind the striker if we don't buy someone else.

Hazard - Mata - Ramires

The best thing is that those 3 can interchange and all have great pace and technical dribbling ability. Bit lightweight maybe but that's what the 2 behind are for. A nightmare to play against i bet.

[Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067]

man i relally worry for Ramires. are we buying a RW, yes no doubt about it, then ramires is pushed to double pivot role primarily and idk how comfortable he is there?

luckily its not my problem! but i do feel for him if he is frozen out a bit. quality utility man.

[Kojo 4,676]

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[Term-X 7,891]

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We signed him for a whopping £18m, and even now.. I can't see any club paying over £20m for him.

Not much of a ROI, which somewhat defeats the purpose.

*edit: ROI (return on investment)*

[Manuf 1,448]

Just another Makelele case. You would appreciate him if he played in another club, smh. He's one of the most important players in our team. We finally have a worthy no 7.