It is my belief that Alberto Moreno is becoming increasingly important in our system, perhaps on a similar level as Sterling and Sturridge.
I feel that yesterday is testament to this view. His introduction at half time was pivotal in allowing us to stabilise the threat from Southampton and is a reason why they were unable to create much. Moreno is naturally suited to the role being asked of him and his ability to defend and attack offers the team great balance.
I think he is an absolute must against City and but I also believe that he may be required on Thursday night too. With Markovic suspended I am unsure who would play there instead. I want to see Moreno fresh for City but not at the expense of risking our advantage in Turkey.
Who do you believe should play LWB on Thursday and how would you manage Moreno to keep him fresh?
Alberto Moreno- Crucial to our system?
posted on 23/2/15
I disagree .. he generally puts in a good cross or through ball. Perhaps we are watching different players
posted on 23/2/15
comment by Dalglish's Double Fist Pump (U6580)
posted 18 minutes ago
I disagree .. he generally puts in a good cross or through ball. Perhaps we are watching different players
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Kash has a habit of seeing something different than the rest of us.
The best one was when he said Sturridge could have played if he wanted to, whilst out injured for months.
posted on 23/2/15
comment by righteous1 (U7048)
posted 1 hour, 17 minutes ago
posted 46 minutes ago
If your final ball is lacking at 22 then its unlikely it will ever be improved.
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That's an alarmingly shocking comment even by Kash's standards.
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He has good build up play, a very good outlet for us, lots of energy and endeavour but when it comes to a final ball its too much head down hope for the best. He made a real mess with Sterling's goal yesterday but luckily it ricocheted into Sterling's path.
Having a final ball is something you either have or don't.
posted on 23/2/15
That is just rubbish Kash.
Not that he has a great final ball, I don't think he does, but the suggestion he can't improve it at 22 is just mindblowingly stupid.
As he gets more experienced he will learn to pick his crosses and passes better, in terms of playing them in to the right areas and the right players if directly to a target.
Why you would think this couldn't be improved upon is really incredible.
posted on 23/2/15
I'd keep Enrique, he can still do a job for us. The one I'm wondering about is Manquillo. He's a decent player to have if we have an injury crisis but hasn't been that convincing, and can't even get in the match day squad at the moment. I'm pretty certain we won't make it permanent but his loan is two years, will he stay or should we cancel it?
posted on 23/2/15
I accept that Moreno may not be the finished article, but he's gone an engine underneath the hood. It's evident he came on to do the job Markovic couldn't and he did well (shouldn't have dissented and got himself booked though). I'm surprised that Johnson and not Manquillo (was he on the bench?). Both of these Amish youths have been impressive.
JimmyTheRed
posted on 23/2/15
That should read "Spanish". Bloody spell-check. (Amish!! Help me Jesus)
JimmyTheRed
posted on 23/2/15
I think he's been quite limited in what he can do with his final ball. Having Sterling as the false nine means that crossing it won't really come to much. Not having an out an out striker means that drilling it across the box is unlikely to yield much. So he's left with trying to cut it back to an oncoming midfielder, which I've seen him do. Hopefully as Sturridge gets more games he'll give Alberto the opportunity to mix it up.
posted on 23/2/15
We can do better than Manqullio. If we got an attack minded RWB it would allow Ibe or Markovic to compete for roles further up the pitch.
posted on 24/2/15
I think his crossing technique is poor personally but I really like him. Rapid over 20 yards and he has a great mentality. He'll get the odd goal as well and there ate shades of Riise in him although I think Moreno has a higher ceiling.