just thought I'd bump this thread because of the "criticism" Carra was recieving in here compared to his form this year.
This season Carra has been 95% faultless (only the Leige game in Belgium and that mistake by playing everyone onside which led to the goal against Marsielle) and it just proves that last season was a one off. He and Skrtel have now got that understanding and look like forming the best partnership in the Premiership.
Right on.
When we first bought Skrtel I do remember thinking that he'd be retiring to the back up position when Agger returned to full fitness. Since then he's been a revelation! An unknown to many of us when Rafa signed him, he's become one of our most dependable players.
I love his no-nonsense attitude, and although he often seems on the verge of commiting a foul he almost always manages to stay on the right side of the thin line between a full bodied challenge and an offense. A true professional, he's always prepared to put hid body on the line if needs be, throwing himself in front of a shot when he can! In that we he reminds me of Carra, the total commitment and unselfish attitude I mean, as well as the no messing about when he's the last man! Row Z and out of danger!
I suppose the only thing lacking is the attacking talent provided by Agger, though Skrtel has been showing the odd sign of coming forward now and again, with the odd run, and was even once crossing from the left wing against PSV!
A classic moment, I loved it!
I do think that for the moment we need to stick with this partnership, as whilst it is working so well I don't see the need to change. Agger has far more competition for his spot now than I (and perhaps he!) imagined just a few months ago!
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