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The same question popped into my head too. If Tesco was going anywhere (and why would you move him in the first place?) I thought he'd be moving further up the field rather than to the side.
I doubt that lucas would sign with us at the moment given the current situation he's in @ the moment especially after the 1-1 draw with Japan & the 2 upcomming must win games against Jordan & Iraq (which I'm going to) looking for a club especially ccm should be the last thing on his mind right now. there are so many things to be managed in putting our squad together and keeping our team competitive ... certain realities have a big impact
. for me the main recruitment considerations are an attacking midfielder and some extra bodies in defence - this is all assuming arnie doesn't change his style of play again ... i wouldn't put it past him and changes may occur to best exploit the available talent
. if the reports of danny being 'borrowed' are true it may actually make things a bit easier to manage. we have essentially been playing with one striker yet we have six listed in the squad: a young gun recently training with the socceroos, a returning favourite who has also played for the 'roos, an experienced veteran with many national team caps, a flawed genius (kwas for those that missed it), last year's golden boot and fitzy is listed as a 'forward' by the club. so how does that work? more than likely with danny as attacking mid
. i agree that danny is 'capable' in this role (and would prefer wee-mikey to remain out wide) but he will never be a perez/amini/rogic player ... this is what 'feels' missing and if danny is 'borrowed' it may enable this to something 'special' to happen
. at the back it is equally tricky - based on the way we play morton is the obvious choice at rb ... but everybody else is a compromise (playing a centre out wide) - maybe this works as cover, but it is a placing a big expectation on hayden and we could be caught out
. the centre is interesting - with trent still here the cb pairing picks itself with brent as cover. the talk/suggestions of wilko and lucas are worth exploring ... but i would not like to see trent or wilko playing on the right (unless there is a change in philosophy)
. if lucas was to come in, it would be with the expectation of always playing which would likely relegate zac back to the bench ... which may not be good for the player or the club. until trent leaves (which could be before the end of the season) then brent becomes understudy until lucas leaves and the cycle continues
. similarly, if wilko comes in. but i have heard he has been injured so may start behind trent and zac ... which could work very well if trent is our annual january departure
he really fits the class factor for the No 10 .but he's probably still pulling 7 figures in the UAE
A god thing for Danny at this stage to be able to male a little more cash I think. Hopefully not having a rest/off season won't hinder him.
Recovery is important, but when you get older stopping and getting out of rhythm can be bad for you too. Mental fatigue maybe... But a change of scenery, some good noodles, odd slide tackle on Drogba, should be a decent tonic
