by bigmick » Wed Oct 22, 2008 8:36 pm
My observations are thus. Dossena has just put in his best 45 mins in the shirt from what I could see. Well done to him. I'd definately take Riera off at half time. He was very unlucky to be booked, but as he doesn't seem to able to resist the temtation for the occasional theatrics, I feel he may get sent off in the second half. I like the set up of the team, it seems fairly obviously a rehearsal for the game against Chelsea, with the obvious adjustment that Kuyt will come in for Benayoun.
I think Masherano has slotted back in very well, Gerrard has been poor by his standards, and Xabi fairly good. I do think theough he should have done much better at blocking Forlan's shot. If we have anybody else who can play right back, we might also consider bringing off Arbeloa as Simao will spend the rest of the match throwing himself tyo the ground and trying to get him sent off.
I think the game will finish 1-1, which is fine.
"se e in una bottigla ed e bianco, e latte".