Liverpool FC Forum

JoeTerp wrote:I think I would have to give it to the English speakers.

I'd agree...especially if you include Kewell!

Actually, if they could find a RB, the team of "left overs" would look pretty good too:

                 That Bulgarian keeper
         
       ?       Hyypia      Riise      Aurelio

Benayoun     Lucas   Sissoko        Babel

              Voronin         Kuyt

Bench: El Zhar, Idrizaj, The Hungarian lads, Jordy whatshisname...

Sabre wrote:Well can't the Spanish speakers count with Carra? I heard once him saying Hola!! and you lot admit he doesn't speak that much english.



If so, the Spanish speakers can win. With that centre backs, they can't.

Maybe one of San Jose, Huth or Antwi should replace Paletta?

Can't believe I forgot Kewell, probably because I am such a big Hammill fan 

Bad Bob. I would def play Agger and Hyypia as CBs and have Aurelio play wrong footed on the right.  And Itandje at keeper is probably the safer option.

JoeTerp wrote:Can't believe I forgot Kewell, probably because I am such a big Hammill fan 

Bad Bob. I would def play Agger and Hyypia as CBs and have Aurelio play wrong footed on the right.  And Itandje at keeper is probably the safer option.

Feck me...how did I forget Agger and the French keeper? 

I think the "left overs" might just have the all-round quality to carry the day.  I mean, look at that line-up...that could be one of Rafa's teamsheets (hopefully only for a Carling Cup game ):

                     Itandje

Riise        Hyypia       Agger     Aurelio

Benayoun     Lucas    Sissoko    Babel

               Kuyt        Voronin

(Joe, I put Riise on the right and kept Aurelio at LB because Aurelio's got a better left peg for swinging in crosses on the overlap.  Conversely, Riise at RB could cut inside and unleash a howitzer with his left foot on occasion ).

Sabre wrote:Well can't the Spanish speakers count with Carra? I heard once him saying Hola!! and you lot admit he doesn't speak that much english.



If so, the Spanish speakers can win. With that centre backs, they can't.

I reckon there could be a fourth team of "Scouse speakers"--Carra and Gerrard against the lot!

On a side note, the Spanish-speaking side is weaker (on paper) than many might expect...especially given the old cliche that Rafa only ever buys Spanish.  I think these line-ups demonstrate that Rafa (mostly, although Houllier gets some credit) has been prepared to bring in talent from all over the world.