Disappointing Selection / Lack class & Versatlity PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 15 May 2012 04:53
I think i speak with most people who don't agree with the omission of Fernandes. Goal Keepers - No Problems - Defenders - Obvious choices - Pepe, Alves, Coentrao and even Pereira (i hate to say it) Wrong Call - Rolando (out of form and not solid - bad call) Ricardo Costa (not solid he and is a sinking ship in defence - Bad call) Good Call - Miguel Lopes - Provides options in both right/Left Back Correct Call would be- For Rolando - it should have been PAULO JORGE (who has been a rock for Apoel and not to mention his champions league form) Correct Call would be- For - Ricardo Costa - it should have been DANIEL CARRICO ( good defender, quick, good physical attributes and can also play as a defensive midfielder) he provides versatility and youth enthusiasm- something we need to start blooding. Midfielders - Obvious choices - Veloso , Moutinho , Meireles Wrong Call - Carlos Martins ( Lacks class and not a great passer and will get exposed) Wrong Call - Ruben Miceal ( i was a fan once - but his lack of physical presence and does not impose himself - especially when it comes up against strong and classy midfielders of Germany and Holland) These two players are not great back ups. Good Call - Custodio - in form solid Def Midfielder - acceptable decision Correct Call would be - For Carlos Martins - it should have been MANUAL FERNANDES ( Great on the ball, has had a great season, relentless and physically strong - if anything he would be in the starting eleven) to have player like this on the bench would give us some classy depth. Correct Call would be- For Ruben Micael - it should have been HUGO VIANA ( Great on the ball, has had a great season, good passer of the ball) These guys would provide class to the bench as well as good options and depth. Forwards - Obvious choices - Ronaldo, Nani, Almieda , Postiga Wrong Call - Varela - (out of form and has been injured) Good Call - Nelson Oliveira (young and our future - enough said) Questionable - Quaresma - as much i wish he had different attitude and his undeniable talent - he is still handy and maybe a joker that we can use - he must really take this opportunity - if not this will be his last call and chance with nataional side. Correct Call would be - For Varela - an extra midfielder - in Fernandes or Carrico - my call would be Fernandes - he has an attacking flair that would suit us. Overall - we Lack classy depth reling on the starting eleven who I still think is our best eleven. But it's the best we have considering the circumstances put before us. Just to dream - this would be my ideal squad barring all the arguments and dummy spats- Goal Keepers- Patricio, Eduardo and MIKA (need to star blooding a future GK) Defenders - BOSINGWA, Pepe, CARVALHO, Coentrao, Alves, PAULO JORGE, Miguel Lopes, Midfielders - Moutinho, Meireles , Veloso, FERNANDES, VIANNA, CARRICO Forwards - *Ronaldo* , * Nani*, Almieda, Postiga, Nelson Olviera, Quaresma, Varela. this would mean you bench would be - Eurado Mika Alves Jorge Lopes Fernandes Viana Quaresma Almeida Varela This would be a far better squad. What Bento has chosen lacks depth and class - apart from first eleven we are thin - lets hope we dont get injuries and suspensions.
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