Who would you guys (and gals) like to see in the right back position on saturday? If Barca play 433 as they have done most of the season the RB would more than likely have to deal wih Messi, Villa and Pedro at different times throughout the game so we would need someone who can deal with all 3 of these players. Also I believe we will need to play with a strong counter-attacking style of play as getting the ball and playing barcelona through the park will no be easy so with that in mind my assesment of the RBs a the club over the season.
O'Shea: adds height but not the quickest and is not a real attacking threat, defensivley has been found wanting at times.
Rafael: quick and good going forward. has imroved defensively since last season, seems to have a sligh fitness problem/ prone to picking up nigly injuries.
Fabio, as above but not as mature defensvly/make rash decissions
Wes Brown: much like O'Shea, hasnt had much game time all season (didnt qualify for a PL medal) so wouldnt be match fit for the final
Valencia: played at right back earlier in the campaign, would allow for Nani to play on the right for the added flair with the more drect Valencia on the overlap to put in crosses, from his racking back in the big games we know he has a defensive game.
Right back for final
posted on 23/5/11
Either of the twins. Not O'shea and certainly not Valencia.
posted on 23/5/11
Rafael. he has more experience than Fabio in big games.
posted on 23/5/11
Has to be Rafael for me, Valencia needs to be playing on the wing
posted on 23/5/11
testing to see if 3 minute rule applies here!!
posted on 23/5/11
should have included my own choice in the article. for me its rafael as is more experienced than fabio and the best right back a the club, even if he does have a firey side to him...just hope barcas play acting doesnt get him sent off
posted on 23/5/11
Agree Belfast it's the rashness with him that worries me not his ability . The wife says she'd like to get him over her knee when he has a rush of blood , if only she knew which one he was .
posted on 24/5/11
I'd say Fabio, he's a lot less rash, and with Rafael there's always a worry that he will get sent off. Of course we could always play Fabio for the first half and then bring Rafael on at half time without them noticing.
posted on 25/5/11
Rafael, for me.