Completely agree Tim, I was blue in the face from saying this last season, and people kept saying no he is better in the hole because he played well against Spurs there.
The lad is a centre midfielder that is where he played his whole career, in midfield ditating the play. He doesn't have the pace ability to beat anyone or the strength to play in the hole.
Would have preferred to have seen Pacheco in there tonight if he was available with Aquilani in the centre with Lucas.
I agree, but I still think Aquilani's role should be free. Whomever he is paired with in the middle, be it Lucas or Masch. They handle all the defensive work, leave Aquilani free to roam and dictate play. Gerrard right infront of him, no one better to link up with well before Torres. Cole on the left and Maxi on the right.
Think we need to play more free flowing football with the team we have. Aquilani, Gerrard and Cole. All splendid passers, and can dictate the game.
Well in today, lads. Kelly, along with our defense was quality which is a great sign. Think Agger could play LB when needed, and Kelly is certainly our cover at RB. Doesn't look as bad as we thought.
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