by Chelsea forever. » Fri Aug 19, 2005 7:44 am
Liverpool has 3 first team strikers.
Fernando | Cisse | Baros
Mellor and le tallic are backup – and might only be used towards the end of the season and in the Carling,FA cup runs.
Fernando – Was signed last season but failed to impress. He was a good active player early on for Madrid and did well at Monaco. But ever since his move back to Madrid his performances have only diminished and his touch is lost. Everyone thought that with a full pre-season he would be back to full fitness and raring to go, but even Rafa has mentioned recently that Fernando is not at his best and needs to be more lethal and fit. He didn’t do much in the game against Boro, and personally I believe that this is a bet Rafa might not win.
Cisse – This boy is quick, very quick. But questions have started to arise on his first touch, off the ball movement and striking capabilities. Watching the boro game its clear that he isn’t the answer to your right side. He was as lost as if you played Carra for striker! He has a fierce shot, and iv been tipping him to be top scorer for you, but after a lot of thought and sharp viewing of his movement and other clips, im not sure if he is the ‘Complete striker’. In other words – what can he offer other than pace? Im still perplexed on this issue, a part of me wants to believe he can go on and do it, but a part says he has a poor touch and he will fail to hold up the ball. I think I need a few more games to decide on this one, but having double thoughts is never a good sign.
Baros – The only one who will put his head down and strike the ball. Always eager to score goals and always ready to run around. But this is not what Rafa wants (apparently). He wants someone who can hold the ball up and offer a bit more, and that’s the reason I believe Baros is on his way out.
So what is the answer for Liverpool to ensure that the striker contributes with 20 + goals this season?
Owen – IF he comes, he might be able to score a whole lot of goals. But im still to understand the system and how he would fit in. Will Rafa use a 4-3-3, 4-4-2, 4-5-1, 4-2-3-1. Boro was a 4-5-1 with Zenden and Garcia on the flanks. But im not convinced that’s Garcias best position, and if there isn’t a balance on the right then there is no point playing Zenden on the left as a half tactic is just going to unsettle the team.
What are your thoughts? Will Fernando live up? Will Cisse stay? Will Owen come, and score 20+ goals?
What formation do you believe will be the constant, and who will play out right instead of Garcia?
Thoughts on a postcard ……
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