Chesterlestreet
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Law wasn't much of a threat outside the box, he himself often talks about it. Says he couldn't get the ball near the goal from the 18 yard line(probably exaggerating but you get the point). His link up play was pretty good, but he did to get a great position in the box. On the other hand Greaves was a massive threat from all over. He was a complete forward which is what you want in a second striker. Fast, wonderful ball striking, great football brain and he could dribble.
I think we're nearly on the same page, actually - or at least not that far apart. I don't disagree with any of that - but I haven't said that I expect Law to be a direct threat outside the box, and he will obviously seek to get inside it (the box) to finish, not least with his head (from a Kaltz cross). And Greaves doesn't operate as a sheer box player - as per the description he will move about considerably: What I state is that he's my primary finisher, and that he will focus mainly on the latter - whereas Law to a greater extent will seek to link up (with Charlton and the runners).
For me, though, it would look odd if I were to simply reverse those roles, as you suggest- I don't see that as natural. But point noted - I respect your opinion.
As for the un-dynamic duo, I've pretty much exhausted that topic, I reckon - but, yes, you're quite right: A part of the premise here is that the defence may come under pressure, but that is precisely why I've gone with a three-CB model (and three of the greatest defenders in history to fill those roles).
That said, Motta and Albertini don't become air just because they aren't particularly rapid/dynamic. You can't just run right through them - they're both positionally sound and tactically astute. And they obviously won't be standing around gazing at the sky either - neither of them are lazy.