Mr Pink
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- Aug 25, 2010
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I know its early but I cant wait anymore, we know Ekotto will be out. No sure about Charlie and Palacios etc, but they'll probably miss out I reckon. Everyone else should be availabile I think.
There are a few ways to set up for this, but principally these two ways are the most likely:
Gomes
Kaboul
Gallas
Dawson
Bale
Lennon
Sandro
Hudd
Modric
VDV
Crouch
or;
Gomes
Kaboul
Gallas
Dawson
Bale
Lennon
Sandro
Modric
Pienaar
VDV
Crouch
If Harry wanted to keep Bale on the left, he could play Gallas or Bassong at LB - but I dont think there is any chance of him doing that.
I would be absolutely amazed if plays two upfront with VDV on the right again.
We also want Lennon on the right and Crouch surely has to start this one. VDV obviously combines well with him and can drop in as the fifth midfielder off the ball.
I think Harry will go for option 1, actually I think most will but Pienaar ahead of Bale could be good in terms of giving him real defensive cover, he can put a real shift in like we saw against Milan away. Obviously the biggest plus point with this formation, for me anyway, is keeping Modric central where he'e been fantastic all season. Modric being able to carry the ball forward from central positions is extremely dangerous, it can also open up more space for our wingers.
However the left hand side of Bale and Modric has done well before and can do so again, and it means the Hudd can play alongside Sandro.
My only fear is that most of our threat is snuffed out because its largely all coming down the left hand side even with Modric cutting in and floating about.
Its all about setting up to get the maximum out of the side, obviously taking into consideration that we are away from home against a very good side.
I would be happy with either line up though, but perhaps option 1 is the more solid looking.
There are a few ways to set up for this, but principally these two ways are the most likely:
Gomes
Kaboul
Gallas
Dawson
Bale
Lennon
Sandro
Hudd
Modric
VDV
Crouch
or;
Gomes
Kaboul
Gallas
Dawson
Bale
Lennon
Sandro
Modric
Pienaar
VDV
Crouch
If Harry wanted to keep Bale on the left, he could play Gallas or Bassong at LB - but I dont think there is any chance of him doing that.
I would be absolutely amazed if plays two upfront with VDV on the right again.
We also want Lennon on the right and Crouch surely has to start this one. VDV obviously combines well with him and can drop in as the fifth midfielder off the ball.
I think Harry will go for option 1, actually I think most will but Pienaar ahead of Bale could be good in terms of giving him real defensive cover, he can put a real shift in like we saw against Milan away. Obviously the biggest plus point with this formation, for me anyway, is keeping Modric central where he'e been fantastic all season. Modric being able to carry the ball forward from central positions is extremely dangerous, it can also open up more space for our wingers.
However the left hand side of Bale and Modric has done well before and can do so again, and it means the Hudd can play alongside Sandro.
My only fear is that most of our threat is snuffed out because its largely all coming down the left hand side even with Modric cutting in and floating about.
Its all about setting up to get the maximum out of the side, obviously taking into consideration that we are away from home against a very good side.
I would be happy with either line up though, but perhaps option 1 is the more solid looking.
