LDN Blue 7,903 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Surely out of anyone we should rest Mikel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Surely out of anyone we should rest Mikel?The thing is, i feel Mikel could play a whole season without missing a single game. And with Lampard and Benayoun injured and Essien and Malouda deserving a rest, we don't have any more options for the DM role Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 The thing is, i feel Mikel could play a whole season without missing a single game. And with Lampard and Benayoun injured and Essien and Malouda deserving a rest, we don't have any more options for the DM roleI see your point, but don't forget Essien & Ramires can both play as a DM. So giving Mikel a rest shouldn't really be a problem. I can imagine something like:..................Ramires............Kakuta - ZhirkovSturridge - Drogba - Malouda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 I see your point, but don't forget Essien & Ramires can both play as a DM. So giving Mikel a rest shouldn't really be a problem. I can imagine something like:..................Ramires............Kakuta - ZhirkovSturridge - Drogba - MaloudaCan't believe i forgot about Kakuta and yeah that midfield could work. But we know our coach and the chance of that happening is -1 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 As much as I'd like Carlo to experiment here, he is not going to. He'll put out a near full strength team and look to get the 3 points that will see us qualify as leaders of the group.CechBosingwa, Alex/Ivan, JT, AshMikelEssien, YuriAnelka/Kalou, Drogba, Mlaouda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Agreed Max, but I'm sure once the lead is established we'll see Kakuta, McEachran, PvA or Sturridge get a run out.. Giving our stars a rest for Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 Yeah I agree, I can see Mikel playing 45 minutes then seeing Josh come on, for example. However I think we will see a strong line-up, a moderately strong one in Marseille and then a more youth-orientated one against Zilina. I don't really care if we lose either game, the kids simply need the minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas 1,468 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 It will be more a case of the seniors needing rest than kids needing minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badboy 1,526 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I would give both josh and gael 90 minutes here. The last thing we need is for someone like essien or mikel pulling a hamstring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badboy 1,526 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Oh shit i have just seen spartak are only 3 points behind us in the table so its a catch 22, liverpool have found form remember ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,535 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Cant see him taking risks with this game knowing how close we are to qualifying.Get this game done and dusted then can start resting players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldo 868 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Bruma, Kakuta, van Aanholt are playing tonight, McEachran isn't. That is interesting. What could that mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caesarblues 51 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 McEachran will get more minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badboy 1,526 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I don't think kakuta had much of a chance once kalou was back from injury carlo wants experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Bruma, Kakuta, van Aanholt are playing tonight, McEachran isn't. That is interesting. What could that mean.I think Josh has got ahead of Gael because of the maturity he has shown in his time on the pitch ...Thought Danny looked better on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 Sturridge changed the game in my opinion. Okay, maybe the most he did in direct attacking terms was that rasping drive as soon as he came on, but his pace, speed and intelligence was key to us winning. He's very mature in terms of his positioning and took up some great positions on the pitch on Saturday. He also had an integral role in the goal as he helped 'suck' the Blackburn players to the ball by peeling off Zhirkov. Very clever player, hope he plays Wednesday.No Borini in the reserves either... perhaps he will get some minutes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace. 4,352 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 For Kakuta : could it be because of his contract which is running out ?I hope Sturridge will start the game... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Sturridge changed the game in my opinion. Okay, maybe the most he did in direct attacking terms was that rasping drive as soon as he came on, but his pace, speed and intelligence was key to us winning. He's very mature in terms of his positioning and took up some great positions on the pitch on Saturday. He also had an integral role in the goal as he helped 'suck' the Blackburn players to the ball by peeling off Zhirkov. Very clever player, hope he plays Wednesday.No Borini in the reserves either... perhaps he will get some minutes?Ancelotti is really making me worried. Not one game this season has Danny played in the striker role.. I'm really getting Kalou vibes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Ancelotti is really making me worried. Not one game this season has Danny played in the striker role.. I'm really getting Kalou vibes.Same. But i think Carlo likes his forwards to be able to play anywhere in a front 3. Look at how everyone keeps popping up on either side during a match. None of them actually hold a position. So it could improve Stu's versatility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Same. But i think Carlo likes his forwards to be able to play anywhere in a front 3. Look at how everyone keeps popping up on either side during a match. None of them actually hold a position. So it could improve Stu's versatility.It's true that our forwards switch positions a lot but still, not one match. He needs to improve as an striker first since he's still a very raw talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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