i would have to disagree. i would like to see Nani in place of giggs.. park seems to mess up game changing chances when he plays. he doesn't really change the pace of the game either. And anderson for scholes... anderson just needs more PT to get his confidence up. But other than Nani for giggs and anderson for scholes that lineup looks pretty well put together. nice one Fernando!!!
Just a guess. Interesting to see how Evra will deal with Messi down the left - he'll need extra support which probably means Rooney spending most of his time as a winger. It promises to be a really exciting first lef with some dream matchups - Xavi & Deco against Scholes & Carrick in the middle - Eto'o against Vidic & Rio - Henry against Wes Brown!! Rijkaard likes to keep the same system but rotates his players around the positions - I hope Yaya Toure gets in to shore up the midfield and allow Iniesta to push on from the deep role he's been playing recently. If Deco and Xavi can get their foot on the ball United could find themselves in all sorts of trouble trying to track all Barca's runners... but that said, Barca can't defend to save their lives, they're terrible at the back. And with them effectively out of the running for La Liga the Champions League is their only remaining hope of silverware this season.... I hope United progress from the tie as I think they are the only team left in the tournament capable of beating Liverpool in the final. Its going to be an exciting couple of weeks!!
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Quote: i would have to disagree. i would like to see Nani in place of giggs.. park seems to mess up game changing chances when he plays. he doesn't really change the pace of the game either. And anderson for scholes... anderson just needs more PT to get his confidence up. But other than Nani for giggs and anderson for scholes that lineup looks pretty well put together. nice one Fernando!!!
C.ronaldo and Nani has same style of playing... i know nani is good player..but he needs more experience. but park? hes true champions league player, remember when he played for PSV, he scores on AC milan at semi final.hes true ability is run all over the place....not selfish and he would pass the ball to open space.. he will run and run until game ends...helps his team out. so i would put nani on sub not starting. when game goes 1-0 manu losing or 0-0 tie... thats the time i would put nani in for attack
Can not wait!! As much as I love old gigsy, he has lost too much pace. He has been largely ineffective this whole season. I do not feel the same way about Scholes as he still seems to be the engine and organizer for me. Aside from his tackles he has had a solid season overall and has a tremendous work rate and is the hardest worker in practice.
I think this game will come down to how Barca defend. United can defend well and Evra (with a little help) should play well against Messi. Both mid-field's are equally good but if Barca can not defend any better than they have vertually all season, they will not advance! It is that simple.
I do not think there is any question about the back line! It will be interesting to see what happens in the mid field for United. If Hargreaves does not start, we are sure to see him at some point unless his knees are hurting. I expect Sir. Alex to be conservative with only one player up top. he may change shape depending on how the game progresses. Let's see if Rooney can shake off that hip injury from the weekend. Carricks passing almost assures him of a spot. Can not see Scholes not starting!
