QUOTE(LukeMjstc @ Sep 2 2011, 02:59 PM)
TBH, Gerrard's defensive skills are kinda reckless... The most I remember abt him was chasing back and do a sliding tackle whenever he lost a man...
Tat's why I don't really think he fit the shoe as a DM... He can play as Xabi Alonso, but not Lucas. As far as I am concerned, without Lucas, our rather weak defensive line should've conceded hell lots of goals.
Xabi Alonso didnt depends on sliding tackle , it is his skills in controlling the ball and reading opponent movement that control the game tempo and break up opponent counter attack.
I still remember he was so good until few opponents player have to be sent off , Joey Barton , Vidic , Lampard ,Cahill
QUOTE(Everdying @ Sep 2 2011, 03:02 PM)
just to refresh your memory here.
last season we conceded 44 goals...before that 35.
our best season where we finished 2nd, only 27 goals...and we all know the lineup during then.
you can see we concede more in pre season without Lucas playing.