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I have no problem with any of the rest of what you're saying really but I believe in having a back six with two defensively sound midfielders sitting in front of the back four. What you do with the remaining four outfield players is much of a muchness. I think it's particularly important, however, when we already carry Ronaldo defensively. |
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Yep, I thought Chelsea were rather fortunate to be facing an away trip to Everton where the home side didn't look ar*sed. That game would have been a different story a few weeks ago when Everton were still in the hunt for 4th spot. |
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I agree we've looked very good with 2 defensive minded midfielders this season - those 2 being predominantly Carrick and Anderson!!
Carrick is our most importantd efensive mid by far, he makes it a solid defence as opposed to a backs against the wall scruff of the neck type defending Hargreaves does - which makes him look like a hero but leaves us on a tight rope. I always think Hargreaves as the main defensive mid forces us to play scrappy defensive football whereas Carrick is more about reading the play and controlling or sheparding attacks and we're much better that way. Of course if Carrick is struggling and getting overrun anyway thats where Hargreaves scrappy pacey style becomes more important - if you're going to get over-run, atleast make sure you snap at people's heels and get stuck in. |
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Carrick and Anderson are hardly purely defensive in the way that Alonso and Mascherano are. Anderson especially can be a real box to box player. Willingness and the capability to be competent in the defensive side of the game is a real bonus in both their games.
Who would have expected Anderson to be such a powerful prescence and ball winner? |
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