QUOTE(Duke Red @ Sep 14 2010, 02:21 PM)
Here are some of my general observations. I'm really stumped because for some reason, we can't seem to do what some midtable sides are capable of doing and I don't think it's down to having crappy players.
1) We can't seem to pass the ball accurately, even when it's a 10 yard pass. How often have we seen passes go astray? It's frustrating that our opponents always seem to be able to find their man with a pass even if he's surrounded by 3 players when we sometimes fail to make an open 10 yard pass.
2) Our players don't see the need to support the attack with any real urgency. Each time Torres or Gerrard pick the ball up, it's as though they are on a deserted island. We often end up passing the ball back or giving it away.
3) We lack creativity and imagination going forward. Players often stand around looking somewhat bewildered when given the ball.
4) We are poor at dealing with crosses. I don't know what it is but each time a cross gets pumped in, you get the sinking feeling it's going to lead to a goal.
5) Gerrard's corners are pretty ineffective. How many times do we score from corners? If I were to be critical, we often don't even manage to find a player, let alone score.
Don't mind me, I'm just venting my frustration.
1- Ever since Alonso left this problem getting more serious. No true figure (including Gerrard) that can dictate the midfield and orchestrate the passes.
2 & 3 - Aqualaini suppose to fix this but.. oh well... now with Cole and Meireles introduction I hope this with eventually gone. Jova on the left seems not really working since he's tends to drift inside and lack the creative skill to make quick passes to hurt the opponent on counter attack. He always tried to bull his way forward. Maxi is alright I think.
4- Same with no 1. when Hyppia gone and this problem become worst. The greek looks like a decent air guard but he's only a backup CB.
5- i share your sentiment on this. gerrard shouldn't take any corners and sometimes freekicks. he is needed on the middle to deliver a thuderbolt whenever the ball got head out. Aurelio is the best options. Can Mereiles take corner?