Elano, Vassel or Caicedo

[Kinky Dribbler]

Based on the last few games, (obviously I can't judge on performances in training) I have to say that Elano should be in the side instead of SWP anyway.
SWP is a winger, made for 4-4-2, Elano is much more versatile. I'd love to see us play with two proper wingers in Petrov and SWP when Petrov returns, but can't see us ever playing 4-4-2 again, most managers seem to hate it now.

 

[denilsun]

personally i would go with caicedo with bellamy on the right. however im not a manager and can only base this on the countless days wasted playing football manager :D

 

[mammutly]

What will happen is that Vassel will play on the right. Straight swap for SWP.

Elano will stay on the bench to start.

 

[mcfc_ms]

I bloody hope its not Vassell. He isn't good enough anymore for us

I have got a feeling that we will play Bellamy there (like he did when Robinho went off), and have big Phil upfront

 

[mammutly]

I bloody hope its not Vassell. He isn't good enough anymore for us

I have got a feeling that we will play Bellamy there (like he did when Robinho went off), and have big Phil upfront

He's good enough for MH though.

Another possibility is Bellamy to go out right and Benjani to start in the middle, pretty sure he's back training again.

 

[Dereck Jeffries 3 wd]

With Sweep banned I would go for a direct replacement Vladimir Weiss he is young and keen and very tricky, will give us balance and width! A perfect chance to try him out!

 

[mammutly]

With Sweep banned I would go for a direct replacement Vladimir Weiss he is young and keen and very tricky, will give us balance and width! A perfect chance to try him out!

We are not in a position 'try out' players with no premiership experience.

 

[Murphio]

id go for this tbh
..........................given.................
zab...........kompany...........ned....bridge
..........................de jong.......................
...................ireland...........elano
....bellamy.............................................robinho
.............................. big phil ......................

yeah this would be the strongest team imo

 

[Disturbance]

Ireland out right elano in middle, problem solved.

I think we lose a lot when Superman's not in the middle.

I think Ireland hasnt really been that good in last 3-4 games, he's not been shit or owt just not as good! In fact neither has Robinho! Anyway i wouldnt mind Elano playing middle as he was good v Wigan and Stoke!

Agreed with that but sadly I suspect Hughes will keep Elano on the bench as usual. Stevie's passing has been way off lately so Elano should get a game playing through the middle.

 

[Disturbance]

Just to back up my last post, here's the passing completion stats from the last 3 games for Elano and Ireland.

Ireland
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46/64 - 72% Boro
32/41 - 78% Stoke
33/46 - 72% Newcastle


Elano
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37/43 - 86% Stoke
25/32 - 78% Wigan
25/31 - 81% Blackburn