i like riquelme a lot. he is one who can slow down and dictate play when the play is higher up the pitch. and he makes some dangerous passes bisecting any defence.
whether or not an alonso could be on the park at the same time as a riquelme?? not so sure. i think we'd sacrifice the natural drive of a gerrard motivated midfield, with one best suited to continental style ala uefa CL. dont get me wrong if it came off then what a devastating partnership it would make. i just think that for the bread and butter stuff riquelme would then struggle for pace AND strength.
but he certainly possesses enough craft and guile to bring to the table and i would be over the moon to see him in our squad.
shame it wont happen.