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If the reason for not using a single striker is isolation, then we will be worse with two strikers. When playing with Adriano and Vieri, it is clear that the pair is totally isolated and the gaps are huge. The same goes for Adriano -- Martins although we managed to win these games. The only pair that seem not to be isolated are Adriano -- Recoba and we haven't seen much of this duo to make a verdict.
Playing with a sole-striker supported with three attacking midfielders is an excellent idea. Not because the NT along with Depor, Porto, Monaco and Barca have improved considerably and done well under it but also because it suits us and we have the players for it. The scoring won't rest solely on the shoulders of the striker but any of the midfielders can score as well. Besides, Adriano is the type of striker that can excell when playing solely upfront. He likes to take on players and create for himself rather than create or benefit from a support striker.
Back to our topic, if Veron takes a pay-cut and accept a bench-role then having him won't be that bad. It's not like he is in a position to say no, but our management has to stress that to him before coming. I like the idea of him partnering CZ instead of Emre, with the latter playing as an ALM (attacking left midfielder) . And if Emre plays there, it doesn't mean he has to be a winger. As Mohanned pointed out, playing as a LM doesn't necessarily mean playing as a pure winger. The aim is to create scoring chances and Emre can do it from that position without having to stick to the sidelines and pour in crosses.
If we make it to the CL then we'll have alot of games to play (20-team serie A) add to that the WC2006 qualifications and what not. We need a deep bench and players that perform when called upon.
P.S: All my argument is based on us qualifying for the CL and playing 4-2-3-1 formation next year. If these two don't happen then Veron can warm up the chelsea bench for all that i care.
Playing with a sole-striker supported with three attacking midfielders is an excellent idea. Not because the NT along with Depor, Porto, Monaco and Barca have improved considerably and done well under it but also because it suits us and we have the players for it. The scoring won't rest solely on the shoulders of the striker but any of the midfielders can score as well. Besides, Adriano is the type of striker that can excell when playing solely upfront. He likes to take on players and create for himself rather than create or benefit from a support striker.
Back to our topic, if Veron takes a pay-cut and accept a bench-role then having him won't be that bad. It's not like he is in a position to say no, but our management has to stress that to him before coming. I like the idea of him partnering CZ instead of Emre, with the latter playing as an ALM (attacking left midfielder) . And if Emre plays there, it doesn't mean he has to be a winger. As Mohanned pointed out, playing as a LM doesn't necessarily mean playing as a pure winger. The aim is to create scoring chances and Emre can do it from that position without having to stick to the sidelines and pour in crosses.
If we make it to the CL then we'll have alot of games to play (20-team serie A) add to that the WC2006 qualifications and what not. We need a deep bench and players that perform when called upon.
P.S: All my argument is based on us qualifying for the CL and playing 4-2-3-1 formation next year. If these two don't happen then Veron can warm up the chelsea bench for all that i care.
... I don't really believe that a particular formation is the best or another is the worst, IMO they are all the same as long as the movement of the team can work with it. 
