by Kenny Kan » Fri Jan 04, 2013 3:28 am
17m LFC Transfer Spec @LFCTS
Rodgers: "Daniel’s best position is as a central striker. I have said 4-3-3 will become richer because of the type of players."
Rodgers: "There is not one way to play 4-3-3. You can play one up, a floating No 9 like Luis Suárez and two wingers."
Rodgers: "You can play one like Daniel Sturridge central, two in and around him narrow, with full backs bombing on."
BR: "I think Daniel's best position will be through the middle with his pace. I spoke with Luis at length about this a number of times."
BR: “This has been in the plan for a few months. When Suarez played at Ajax he played in behind as a No 10 in between the lines."
BR: "Suarez also played as a reverse winger from the left side so he wasn’t quite out wide, he was tucked in round the corner."
BR: “Wherever Suarez plays, he will make the same movements and he will find the space because he is a world-class player."
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It looks as though Sturridge could be played through the middle going by Rodgers' comments. However, given Suarez's form and the fact he has scored 4 goals in his last two games, in my mind means that he should retain that central role purely on merit. Sturridge will have to find his feet somewhat and with the Mancs coming up I don't think Rodgers should tinker with Luis's position - it's the one position that is paying dividends. IMO Sturridge should be played either side of Suarez in place of Downing, the tinkering of this position should really come in the summer during pre-season, not now when Suarez is hot on form.
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