tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33779660.post8412064672637398557..comments2023-12-22T01:47:49.178-05:00Comments on oh you beauty: On Aquilani “versus” Lucasnatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10043601945557998732noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33779660.post-63491792251538036962010-03-17T11:32:28.323-04:002010-03-17T11:32:28.323-04:00Nate,
Point taken. I realize that I am singling L...Nate,<br /><br />Point taken. I realize that I am singling Lucas out when Liverpool's problems go far beyond one player. This season has just been so frustrating!! <br /><br />Keep up the good work.Brycenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33779660.post-606416676083925392010-03-17T10:24:50.083-04:002010-03-17T10:24:50.083-04:00Bryce,
I just think you (and many, many others; I...Bryce,<br /><br />I just think you (and many, many others; I'm not trying to single you out) are writing off a 22yr old Brazilian playing the hardest position in the hardest league far too soon.<br /><br />That and Liverpool have beaten the Mancs, City, and Spurs (and drawn Arse and Chelsea) with Lucas starting, so your first point isn't just unfair, it's moot.<br /><br />Look, we've all seen that Lucas/Masch isn't dynamic enough in many games. Tactics haven't helped in many of those games, for the reasons elucidated far too often this season. We all wish Aquilani had shown what he did on Monday months ago. But Lucas isn't the reason Liverpool's in this mire, just as he wasn't the sole reason Liverpool beat the Mancs, City, Spurs, etc. when he's started.natehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043601945557998732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33779660.post-75206542671315746372010-03-17T10:08:44.355-04:002010-03-17T10:08:44.355-04:00This would happen right now, given the season Live...This <i>would</i> happen right now, given the season Liverpool's having: http://www.clickliverpool.com/sport/liverpool-fc/128409-liverpool-fcs-alberto-aquilani-doubtful-for-europa-league-clash.htmlIssamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17337732469648395633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33779660.post-14339226515763200122010-03-16T22:47:01.322-04:002010-03-16T22:47:01.322-04:00I really enjoy reading this blog, but at long last...I really enjoy reading this blog, but at long last, I must express my take on Lucas:<br /><br />1) You can keep saying that Lucas is not a bad player, but every time I see him on the pitch, he just looks like a mess - simplistic passing, poor shots, and clumsy tackles. I just cannot imagine Lucas being able to start (or even make the squad) for Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal . . . . or Manchester City or Tottenham for that matter. I want to give him the benefit of the doubt, but I have seen nothing to warrant that.<br /><br />2) I just really have a hard time stomaching the Lucas-Mascherano pairing. Mascherano is an absolute beast of a defensive midfielder (in a good way), and I would be ok with Lucas giving Mascherano a break from time to time. But the two of them together just do nothing on the attacking end and completely throw off the dynamic of the more attacking players (Gerrard, Torres, Benayoun). Unless Liverpool is content to be a classier version of Stoke, this pairing should be avoided at all costs. One is ok, but the combination just does not result in a balanced midfield.Brycenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33779660.post-32821733922406850992010-03-16T14:48:29.457-04:002010-03-16T14:48:29.457-04:00Stole my thunder here...I think at times Liverpool...Stole my thunder here...I think at times Liverpool just need something different than what Lucas can provide. Doesn't necessarily lessen his talent or ability, but maybe indicates that right now a shake-up isn't a bad thing.Edhttp://liverpool.theoffside.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33779660.post-34118227440882415852010-03-16T13:08:19.971-04:002010-03-16T13:08:19.971-04:00Aquilani is also proving no slouch at backtracking...Aquilani is also proving no slouch at backtracking and defending. And his touch,hold up play, and ability to dodge pressure are all superior to Lucas.Mattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33779660.post-42045238132332590152010-03-16T12:47:31.275-04:002010-03-16T12:47:31.275-04:00It's either that or the FA's not allowed t...It's either that or the FA's not allowed to punish Stevie for anything in a World Cup year.natehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043601945557998732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33779660.post-15673962840952930342010-03-16T11:45:50.680-04:002010-03-16T11:45:50.680-04:00Incidentally, Gerrard is in the clear. The FA spok...Incidentally, Gerrard is in the clear. The FA spoke to Attwell, who presumably said "If Stevie hadn't done it then I would have," the FA said, "Right, God knows we'd all take turns on him if we could," and that was that.drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16041903590665426891noreply@blogger.com