So it seems Brendan thinks he might have reinvented the wheel with his new-fangled 3-4-1-2.
That given, given everyone's fit, who do you fancy as our rampaging wing-backs?
On the left:
Enrique might appear made for the role given his good cameos at left wing last season. He's strong, fairly quick, but woefully one-footed and somewhat erratic.
Cissokho similarly would appear well-suited to the role. Quick, strong and looks to have a decent cross in him.
I'd give Cissokho a run on his return.
On the right:
Johnson has his doubters, but he's an engine and should benefit from knowing he's got 3 CB's and a covering DM as insurance to his runs down the right. A solid option.
Kelly made an initial splash at RB with is barnstorming runs down the flank. Has pace and good crossing ability, but has looked a shadow of his early promise in reserve games (albeit at CB).
Sterling has emerged as a potential option in this new role of late having put in a heroic 2nd half effort at right-back for the reserves a couple of weeks back. His lightening pace and deft touch might prove a real weapon should Rodgers think his defensive inexperience is less of a risk in this system.
Henderson? No.
Johnson's the obvious choice with Sterling as back-option/sub option (could always switch Johnson to the left).
Thoughts?
That given, given everyone's fit, who do you fancy as our rampaging wing-backs?
On the left:
Enrique might appear made for the role given his good cameos at left wing last season. He's strong, fairly quick, but woefully one-footed and somewhat erratic.
Cissokho similarly would appear well-suited to the role. Quick, strong and looks to have a decent cross in him.
I'd give Cissokho a run on his return.
On the right:
Johnson has his doubters, but he's an engine and should benefit from knowing he's got 3 CB's and a covering DM as insurance to his runs down the right. A solid option.
Kelly made an initial splash at RB with is barnstorming runs down the flank. Has pace and good crossing ability, but has looked a shadow of his early promise in reserve games (albeit at CB).
Sterling has emerged as a potential option in this new role of late having put in a heroic 2nd half effort at right-back for the reserves a couple of weeks back. His lightening pace and deft touch might prove a real weapon should Rodgers think his defensive inexperience is less of a risk in this system.
Henderson? No.
Johnson's the obvious choice with Sterling as back-option/sub option (could always switch Johnson to the left).
Thoughts?
