[quote author=LadyRed link=topic=36071.msg951259#msg951259 date=1253977166]
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[quote author=LadyRed link=topic=36071.msg951249#msg951249]
And I know some think it's a good idea to not have Mascherano playing in these sort of games, but it just makes us look even more open.
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I'm not convinced the idea's been tested as yet, nor is Lucas really good enough to demonstrate how much more effective we could be (Gerrard partnered with Aquilani will give a better indication) but I don't think the absence of Masher has cost us anyway thus far. Every threat seems to come from a mistake from the defence.
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I agree that it's won't be truly tested until we see Gerrard and Aquilani, but in games like today's, the defence just seem exposed, I just think they might feel more protected and therefore confident if Mascherano was playing infront of them.
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if they can't learn to deal with hull at home, without mash, then we should get new centre backs.