Xabi Alonso - Can he fill Gerrard's boots in his absence?

keane would be better behind the front two when SG isnt fit, I would like to see against fulham today maybe torres and ngog upfront and keane behind?

I would be tempted to give Babel that roll ,With his pace and stamina fulham would not have a clue what to do (one minute hes there next minute he not) ooooh it would be like having stevie mac back....

I would be tempted to give Babel that roll ,With his pace and stamina fulham would not have a clue what to do (one minute hes there next minute he not) ooooh it would be like having stevie mac back....

Babel? Stamina? He's rooted once the 6oth minute comes around.

There isn't a player on the planet who could fill Stevies boots, but if he's unavailable, for whatever reason, Xabi is the best replacment we have, to keep the mid field engine purring. Any one else we have, should only be used when Xabi is unavailable, or when any mid fielder needs resting, AFTER GAMES ARE SAFE!

There's no need for that mate. This isn't a question of who our preferred central pairin should be this weekend, but whether or not Alonso can do the Gerrard job.

At it again?