Comments on: Took The Words Out Of My Mouth http://real.theoffside.com/team-news/took-the-words-out-of-my-mouth.html News from Real Madrid Spanish football team Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:57:44 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Corey http://real.theoffside.com/team-news/took-the-words-out-of-my-mouth.html#comment-3650 Corey Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:38:03 +0000 http://real.theoffside.com/team-news/took-the-words-out-of-my-mouth.html#comment-3650 Salgado gets a lap of honor and he is off this year Salgado gets a lap of honor and he is off this year

]]> By: Evo http://real.theoffside.com/team-news/took-the-words-out-of-my-mouth.html#comment-3637 Evo Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:10:32 +0000 http://real.theoffside.com/team-news/took-the-words-out-of-my-mouth.html#comment-3637 I respect Salgado and all that he has given to the club over the years - but it's time to hang up the boots and everyone knows it I respect Salgado and all that he has given to the club over the years – but it’s time to hang up the boots and everyone knows it

]]> By: Corey http://real.theoffside.com/team-news/took-the-words-out-of-my-mouth.html#comment-3621 Corey Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:26:59 +0000 http://real.theoffside.com/team-news/took-the-words-out-of-my-mouth.html#comment-3621 Agreed Domino, some tinkering would help keep teams guessing as to what we can do, but the double pivot I can not see, as it means we sacrifice some cretivity in the middle of the park. And Evo, Marcelo should have played, Salgado is crap and Marcelo would have helped get Robinho the ball more with is forward movement. Agreed Domino, some tinkering would help keep teams guessing as to what we can do, but the double pivot I can not see, as it means we sacrifice some cretivity in the middle of the park.

And Evo, Marcelo should have played, Salgado is crap and Marcelo would have helped get Robinho the ball more with is forward movement.

]]> By: Evo http://real.theoffside.com/team-news/took-the-words-out-of-my-mouth.html#comment-3619 Evo Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:41:21 +0000 http://real.theoffside.com/team-news/took-the-words-out-of-my-mouth.html#comment-3619 Regarding Marcelo vs Salgado that John raised - I had exactly the same thought. I think Schuster made a mistake with this choice and Marcelo should have played with Torres in right back. Regarding Marcelo vs Salgado that John raised – I had
exactly the same thought.
I think Schuster made a mistake with this choice and Marcelo should have played with Torres in right back.

]]> By: domino http://real.theoffside.com/team-news/took-the-words-out-of-my-mouth.html#comment-3611 domino Wed, 06 Feb 2008 10:38:09 +0000 http://real.theoffside.com/team-news/took-the-words-out-of-my-mouth.html#comment-3611 So we dont have a physical presence who can deliver the ball...i think valencia are the only team in the league who have that. People have to realise that if we dont have that, then maybe we need to combine our DMF's for certain games. The infamous double pivote of capello worked a charm last season and Im sure the players remember the tactics from those days. A gago-diarra with two pacey wingers (Robinho-Drenthe?) would do fine if we have Ruud or Soldado up front and either Raul, Guti, Bap, Sneijder or Higuain in the hole. The problem is that schuster doesnt tinker with the model too much. I think its high time he started. So we dont have a physical presence who can deliver the ball…i think valencia are the only team in the league who have that. People have to realise that if we dont have that, then maybe we need to combine our DMF’s for certain games. The infamous double pivote of capello worked a charm last season and Im sure the players remember the tactics from those days.
A gago-diarra with two pacey wingers (Robinho-Drenthe?) would do fine if we have Ruud or Soldado up front and either Raul, Guti, Bap, Sneijder or Higuain in the hole.
The problem is that schuster doesnt tinker with the model too much. I think its high time he started.

]]> By: Corey http://real.theoffside.com/team-news/took-the-words-out-of-my-mouth.html#comment-3602 Corey Wed, 06 Feb 2008 04:18:30 +0000 http://real.theoffside.com/team-news/took-the-words-out-of-my-mouth.html#comment-3602 Xabi Alonso slipped through our fingers as well, but Javi Garcia and De la Red do not have the physical presence that Diarra has. I wouldnt mind to see either back at the club, but it looks a long shot. Granero will be back without a doubt. And rumors are suggesting we are actively pursuing Xabi Alonso, but he also doesnt have the physical presence. Xabi Alonso slipped through our fingers as well, but Javi Garcia and De la Red do not have the physical presence that Diarra has. I wouldnt mind to see either back at the club, but it looks a long shot. Granero will be back without a doubt. And rumors are suggesting we are actively pursuing Xabi Alonso, but he also doesnt have the physical presence.

]]> By: martin laugeard http://real.theoffside.com/team-news/took-the-words-out-of-my-mouth.html#comment-3598 martin laugeard Wed, 06 Feb 2008 02:00:13 +0000 http://real.theoffside.com/team-news/took-the-words-out-of-my-mouth.html#comment-3598 By the way,must agree with the comments regarding Phil Ball.One of the best writers around. By the way,must agree with the comments regarding Phil
Ball.One of the best writers around.

]]> By: martin laugeard http://real.theoffside.com/team-news/took-the-words-out-of-my-mouth.html#comment-3597 martin laugeard Wed, 06 Feb 2008 01:57:52 +0000 http://real.theoffside.com/team-news/took-the-words-out-of-my-mouth.html#comment-3597 Why did we let De la Red, Javi Garcia and Granero leave when they could fill the midfied role?From what i have seen neither Gago or Diarra seem comfortable or confident on the ball. Maybe if Xabi Alonso becomes available he can be persuaded to join us . Why did we let De la Red, Javi Garcia and Granero leave
when they could fill the midfied role?From what i have
seen neither Gago or Diarra seem comfortable or confident
on the ball.
Maybe if Xabi Alonso becomes available he can be
persuaded to join us .

]]> By: Corey http://real.theoffside.com/team-news/took-the-words-out-of-my-mouth.html#comment-3585 Corey Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:18:08 +0000 http://real.theoffside.com/team-news/took-the-words-out-of-my-mouth.html#comment-3585 I can not answer that question John, it seems logical he play but Torres has really won Schuster over as his utility player, likewise Baptista. But to play Salgado instead of Marcelo? Maybe some rest for Marcelo, but with his recent inclusion into the Brazil squad, he should have alot of confidence in his abilities. We will see what Schuster does after the international break, but it seems strange that he didnt play. I can not answer that question John, it seems logical he play but Torres has really won Schuster over as his utility player, likewise Baptista. But to play Salgado instead of Marcelo? Maybe some rest for Marcelo, but with his recent inclusion into the Brazil squad, he should have alot of confidence in his abilities. We will see what Schuster does after the international break, but it seems strange that he didnt play.

]]> By: john http://real.theoffside.com/team-news/took-the-words-out-of-my-mouth.html#comment-3582 john Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:34:12 +0000 http://real.theoffside.com/team-news/took-the-words-out-of-my-mouth.html#comment-3582 What I found astounding about the game was that, despite my critisism of him, I kept on insisting that Schuster sub in Gago, and the guy next to me at the bar had to keep reminded me he was suspended from the match on yellows. I will still stand by Diarra, he's a defensive presence that our midfield doesn't otherwise have, but Gago would have been better suited against Almeria. Sure, he still makes some clumsy passes, and some dicey challenges, but he has more range and passing ability. If the opponent chomps down on the midfield - you bypass, right? Gago can do that (sometimes), Diarra can not. And as I commented before the match, Diarra and Guti never pair up well. The other question left stirring in my mind was: Where has Marcelo been? I understand Torres has been starting in front of him for his defensive presence, but when that leaves Salgado to cover the right? Why not a back four of: Marcelo-Cannavaro-Ramos-Torres until Pepe or Heinze are fit again. When it comes to facing teams like Almeria, attacking fullbacks are pretty useful, too - they're another way to bypass the center midfield. Seriously: does anyone know why Marcelo isn't getting started? What I found astounding about the game was that, despite my critisism of him, I kept on insisting that Schuster sub in Gago, and the guy next to me at the bar had to keep reminded me he was suspended from the match on yellows. I will still stand by Diarra, he’s a defensive presence that our midfield doesn’t otherwise have, but Gago would have been better suited against Almeria. Sure, he still makes some clumsy passes, and some dicey challenges, but he has more range and passing ability. If the opponent chomps down on the midfield – you bypass, right? Gago can do that (sometimes), Diarra can not. And as I commented before the match, Diarra and Guti never pair up well.

The other question left stirring in my mind was: Where has Marcelo been? I understand Torres has been starting in front of him for his defensive presence, but when that leaves Salgado to cover the right? Why not a back four of:

Marcelo-Cannavaro-Ramos-Torres

until Pepe or Heinze are fit again. When it comes to facing teams like Almeria, attacking fullbacks are pretty useful, too – they’re another way to bypass the center midfield. Seriously: does anyone know why Marcelo isn’t getting started?

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