Argentina Stumbles Again in Copa Libertadores

I think Zarate & Lavezzi have the ability to match Saviola particularly Zarate.

As for the role of Riquelme that dead ball ability from corners & free kicks is essential in the modern game. However players must come from behind him as late runners in & around the box ie the 8 that Albo talks about & there must be constant movement infront of him to suit that game whilst the full backs must come forward to give width & stretch the opposition.

Particularly we cannot keep playing infront of teams. Its too easy to defend. We still have a problem getting the attacker to the byeline & turning the opposition defence.

When we do we are lethal. If we are to accomodate Riquelme we need either a comparable attacking midfielder who is prepared to defensive work when required or vice versa whilst one DM must sit all the time to cover the runs of the full backs foward.

Chau .

Posted from  United States

Great goal by Carlitos against his former club!!
And one has to say; when C Ronaldo even scores with his penis(!)…it is clear that this is his season.

Ronaldo pisses me off.. there was a great 1-2 with Tevez and Ronaldo should have passed it back in the box to Tevez or Park on the far side for a clear cut chance but yet decides to take the last man on and eventually loses the ball. As good as he is, and I understand great players must be selfish to a degree, but it kills me when the build up is so good and all that’s required is making the proper pass instead of trying to go solo for glory. That’s why Rooney and Tevez have been great as they’ve had numerous 1-2s with passes back as they both have been unselfish (and both like each other as opposed to Tevez and Ronaldo where there is clearly some friction)….

sorry, just wanted to rant on that point. other than that, I agree with you Rune, what a screamer by Tevez. similar to the goal he scored vs Chelsea last year as a Hammer, except this time, got much more power in his shot.

Tevez with an all around good name.. too bad Sir Alex will probably start Rooney over him. If rooney wasn’t English, there is no way you could justify the move… and whatever happened to Anderson? I thought he was one of Man U’s better players this season but he hasn’t got a sniff these past few games.

——————Carrizo————–
Zanetti—-Demichelis–Coloccini–Heinze
———–Mascherano—Cambiasso——-
-Messi————————-Riquelme-
———-Tevez——Cavenaghi———-

—————-Ustari——————
Zabaleta—Garay——-Rodriguez—–Heinze-
———–Mascherano—-Gago———–
—Maxi——————D’Alessandro—
———-Aguëro———Lopez———-

We have such depth in the offensive end it’s quite scary.

Posted from  Belgium

Great goal by Tevez. Regardless of how Man U played if the Barca players had been on form they would have beaten Man U. It’s not like they couldn’t breakthrough United’s defence they just simply forgot how to finish. Earlier on in the season, if this same team had played before Messi got injured the first time they would have torn United apart, they were lethal in front of goal, but at this present time some of the players are just not mentally alert.

I mean they’ve lost the hunger, with the exception of Messi.

anyone has Tevez goal!

Tevez goal + all other Man U goals:-

Rojadirecta.com//-Inglaterra Premiership:Manchester Utd-West Ham 03/05/08
http://rojadirecta.com/foros/viewtopic.php?t=40319

Kun Aguero scored…his 17th legue goal this season…his 24th in total.

Actually it’s his 25th.

Nani is fast joining the ranks of the most annoying players in the world. He is a disgrace really. His team mate and fellow Portugese C Ronaldo already heads that list.

AAYYYYYYYYYYAAAAAALLLLLLAAAAAAA…….what a match…..
God..he is crying…..

http://www.goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=682620
Chelsea planning a massive bid for Messi?!. What do you guys think?

Posted from  United States

I hope Boca-River takes place totally free of violence.
It is such a great event to watch.
May all fans (and players) keep their cool, win or lose.
Peace and good football.

Posted from  United States

I know someone says this was Aguero’s 18th legue goal of the season…but the spanish TV company that produce tha La Liga games showed that it was his 17th…so I guess they’re right.

AKK,
I think Abramovitch is spending the billions he has stolen to Russia, where people are dying because of famine, in order to realize his dream to win the Champions league with Chelsea, a team built like in a videogame.
Abramovitch belongs to the category of men who is killing this sport for many reasons (with the illegal help of MSI). Pray futbol gods Messi doesn’t go there.

I wonder what kind of future has Messi at Barca. This club has the 4-3-3 culture where Messi will always be a right winger. Messi is more than this.

PEOPLE,
In Basile’s 4-3-1-2, Riquelme & Messi are obviously starters. What do you think about the fact that there is ONLY one SINGLE spot between Tevez, Aguero, Palacio, Cavenaghi, Lisandro? It could also mean that only 3 of them would go the WC.

Posted from  France

ANAND,
How did Ayala play? His gol might save Zaragoza.

Posted from  France

MaxiLopez, don’t forget Germán Denis, who yesterday scored twice for Independiente.

Posted from  United States

Yes, I know ALBO. You didn’t answer my question I would hate to see Palacio, Aguero or Cavenaghi on the bench, preparing the oranges for Tevez.

Posted from  France

Crespo looks finished, harsh but true. Cruz is a class forward but gets butterflies everytime he plays for the NT. Tevez plays in Messi’s position (hence no Tevez, even if he might be the best choice to start against teams like Italy and Germany because of his workrate). Denis and Palacio haven’t converted the small chances they’ve gotten, neither has Milito.
Looks like it’s going to be between Cavenaghi, Lopez and Agüero for the number 9. I’d prefer Cavenaghi: great workrate and link up play and is a presence in the box.

Posted from  Belgium

emmiliano insu aplayed a full game today ..how did he do?

J-Argie
Insua was fantastic! he was the best player on the pitch with Torres and Mascherano!! Am more then sure that this guy has a great future with Argentina!!
http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=683407
Check the rating he got and the comments the Liverpool fans made!!

Maxi…
Ayala was brilliant yesterday. His goal celebration said it all…he was on his knees after the match, but another image flashed in my mind-his helpless body on that ground during the copa america final, after his self goal. Sad for such a great player that the chain of events to the end of his career are not befitting a player of his class.

Zaragoza looked like a rejuvenated team…Milio worked his socks out and again that injury seemed to be troubling him…Aimar still looks a bit uncertain, but there was few moments of genious one touch intricate movements he orchestrated. But most of the time he was looking for balls in vein. Sergio García was their best player..he like milito worked very hard and was brilliant. Olivera was a total waste!