QUOTE(2890 @ Mar 16 2015, 12:15 PM)
Lol...
FYI, we do not need a 31 years old CDM. It has nothing to do with pace buddy. Are you going to buy DR and play Carrick and DR together? Nah.. DR might be good but is he a better upgrade or player over Carrick? Nah..
Yeah, we need a stronger midfielder but not a CDM. Herrera ain't a pure DM, why you complaining that he isn't providing enough defensive cover? Be reasonable la. Which is why i suggested a B2B so Herrera can do less defensive duties. Herrera might not have the physical muscle, but he is tenacious and his tackling is pretty good which is why he would be good as our most offensive midfielder but still retains a better defensive capability over Mata.
Strootman, give him a chance. RVN had the same injury but look what he turn out to be.
Buddy, we do not need a CDM. We need a B2B midfielder that does sufficient defensive cover and attacking thrust. For example, Vidal. Someone in that mould.
You realize that both players that you listed are injury prone right?
No one complained about Herrera lacking defensive duties, it's just the way he is. His style is creating passes and spaces. He tackles quite a bit but he is not a CDM we are looking for for defensive duties, hence highlighting the need for a CDM to cover him. Mata is a pure attacking midfielder who can operate on the wings. Herrera is a CM.
Sure you can get a box to box midfielder but if there is no strength or physical presence in midfield, it will be an upheaval struggle against physical team. Mind you, the BPL is a physical league. It is not kikilala league where you can play one two touch kikilala football like Barcelona.
No one is pointing fingers at Herrera. Don't get all jumpy and blow opinions out of proportions. Just because you don't agree with most of our suggestions here doesn't mean that you are right or wrong. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions.