[quote author=Shelvey link=topic=44801.msg1310185#msg1310185 date=1301931743]
I like Carroll as one of his best attributes is his finishing. Just like I said Meireles' best attribute is his shot long before he started banging them in for us. However, I do fear that the presence of Carroll does make Carragher's lack of technique even more annoying and a bit of a problem. Hope that goes away when we address LB, DM and wingers but if it doesn't, Carroll's inclusion gives a reason to replace Carragher. Anyone else see what I'm saying... granted its still wait and see.
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I think Carra will be alright once he's back in the middle. Centre backs have it easy in a way, as they've got the space and options (short passes to CM/DM, LB/RB, plus long balls). Carra's worst trait gets exposed when he's on the right, as he can't dribble nor find players in tight spots with his short passing. So when he gets the ball, he hoofs. When he's in the middle we get far less of that.
This is why we miss Alonso so much. He was practically holding every player's hand when we'd have the ball in our half. So much so that players probably felt stupid doing long balls with such an obvious short pass option 2 yards away from them.