catanha said:
Commentator in Lyon vs Real Madrid: Real Madrid need a big powerful centre back to take control of their defence and help Ramos, someone like Samuel"
I tried to watch Inter's game, but it buffered too much. Anyone who saw the full match able to give us some player ratings. Particularly on Samuel.
Good to hear Figo played very well once again. He and Stankovic seem to be getting along very well, I guess my hopes of Solari coming in are fading...but that's a good thing, because you know your wingers are going well if someone like Solari can't get a look in. I do wish that Santiago is given a go against Lecce though.
Are you sure you want my ratings? lol
Well firstly, Figo didnt play VERY well (wherever u read that, your being mislead). He played decently, but he suffered when Seba got sent off cause he had to put in more work in defence.
You can all d/l the game from Maxxed. and for everybody being so critical of the performance, FFS!~! This team is hugely underrated at home, where they crushed celtic 5-0! Credit to them, who even at 1-0 down pushed foward and made subs to BRING the game to us, unlike Anderlecht with Chelsea (example)
Heres ratings.
Cesar
6- he did nothing all game, only had one real shot on goal and it went straight into his legs.
Cordoba/Wome
6/5.5- Maybe im being harsh on Cordoba, but it was very clear he doesnt do to well on the right of defence. Wheres Burdisso? Wome has some bad touches and decision making. He has chances for 3 shots, and unlike him pulled none of them off.
Matrix & Samuel.
6.5-Both had good games, but its not as if they really suffered much. But it was a better Samuel (barely any stupid free kicks) which is a good sign
Zanetti
6-His had better games, but he made his presence felt.
Veron
6-Looked good until that bizzare incident
Stan
7.5-I thought he was very good, set up Adriano perfectly which was the reason for our goal and through the whole night (especially later onwhen it became hard for us) he dug in, it wasnt very pretty but all as well.
Figo
6.5-Played well, could of had a goal but was too nice :stress: he should of just shot it. But overall, his getting there.
Pizarro
6.5-Played very well in our weakened midfield at the end, helf the ball for us and kept posession alot. Set up Adriano and Martins on some good runs.
Cruz
6.0- Nice finish to the goal, but what was he thinking when he was 1 on 1 :wallbang:
Adriano
6.5- Great at the start, but today proved my theory.
Adriano cant finish well from close range! he always puts wayyyyyyyy to much power as if his outside the box. Proves he isnt the box finishing type. But did well for us.
Martins had to little time.
Id like to see Solari start playing on the left soon, but Stan is playing well lately for both country and club so it will be hard.
Mancini
8.5- Nice selection, very good to start Cruz and rest Cambiasso who has played plenty. Could of gone with Ze at RB but i thought his choices were exceptional today. When we went 1 man down he changed the formation very well with good subs like Pizarro to get posession and slow the ball down. Considering...
He owned up and took the blame for the defeat agaisnt Palermo like a real man would, but today he deserves the credit for the win.