Our two most creative central midfielders are Gerrard and Meireles. So, use them to their potential!
I just can't stand the fact that Roy keeps playing Lucas and Poulsen but never Gerrard and Meireles. The pairing of Lucas + Poulsen or Lucas/Poulsen + Meireles/Gerrard isn't as bad but it isn't ideal as well. Give Gerrard + Meireles a go and let's see how they fare!
In the 4-5-1 formation, it's simple. Cole in the hole. He's shown he's highly dangerous from that position. That leaves Gerrard in the centre and Meireles is much more effective in the centre than he is at the right so it basically means a Gerrard-Meireles pairing.
In the 4-4-2 formation, we have no choice but to play Cole on the left. And without having too many 'puzzles', it's once again a Gerrard-Meireles pairing.
Cole is very creative and he's able to spot passes. He does it very well from the centre as we have seen for Babel's goal against Trabzonspor and for that penalty against Man United.
Gerrard, is a great player and he's capable of doing anything. Attacking, defending, sliding tackles, heading, set pieces, passes, long distance shots. Also has vision and a passing range which Alonso is equal to
Meireles, well, probably played central his whole life and that's why he tends to drift inside from the right. He can play one touch and also spot runs and space on both sides.
And finally, in my opinion, the Gerrard-Meireles pairing is more capable of controlling and dominating the centre of the park, which is essential for a team of Liverpool's calibre and for games to be won.
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