Skywarden
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Bloody nightmare indeed.
I just want to see a more defensive minded formation next time, accept the fact that we still cannot play strength to strength with these players and try to change that 2v3 situation to a 3v3 one, press them more and retain more possession.
We definitely have the skills and pace to counter attack them... It was sad really that we didn't expose their poor defense enough.
Valencia only had 1 dribble against Abidal in a wing position if I'm not mistaken and he put the cross way beyond any player...
it's perhaps the safest (best?) way of battling these lot, I agree in hindsight. I mentioned it in the Scholes retirement thread but I believe that he should have gotten more minutes. He's excellent holding on to the ball and his passing range doesn't need an introduction. Nani is also good at holding on to the ball and perhaps he should have replaced Chicharito while moving Rooney up front.
Valencia's take on came around the 70 minute mark which was a sad sight really.