Do you think Roma's Chivu is fit for Barcelona's defensive line ?
600455
No i do not think so. Chivu is a Romanista and has pledged his future for Roma's cause. If he goes to Barcelona, he will be competing with Marquez and Puyol for a starting spot, and will be the player least favored since the other two have been with Barcelona forever and are the fan's favorites. It will destroy Chivu's career.
484946
what is it for you "the dark horses"? we are eventually the blue horses. and yes, we don't have any creative midfield, except igor duljaj who is defensive midfielder (that is not creative)
480868
Claude Makelele is top. There is no doubt about that. \n\nI think Xavi and Marquez are also amazing in that position.
832622
No.  I think they'll struggle in the lower half and end up somewhere between 12th and 15th, but they'll find some wins, especially if they can get some people healthy.  For now, Rossi is doing his best, though he probably won't be able to stay with the club after the loan.  Hopefully the Palermo match is a sign of better things.  If Luque could find some form, we wouldn't have to depend on guys like Duff to put it in the net when he should be setting up plays.  Martins has got to step it up.  Sibierski has shown some form too.  We should dump Bramble and try to make a good back line signing in January.  Even when Given comes back, the defense has been as pourous as a seive and unable to put 90 full minutes together.  We've just got to hold it together this season, try to find a lineup that can work together and reward the hard work of Emre, Solano, Parker, Zoggy, and Milner.  Heck, Milner worked his butt off in Palermo and is the only reason Luque had any chance to shine.  Ramage looks like an up & comer as well... anyway, rambling, but I think we have enough to keep afloat.  I'd like to think that we can get Owen back at the end of the season or the beginning of next, see some improvement of the defense, and make the midfield's effort pay.\n\nGo Toon!\n\nRe:  Shearer, I think there's something in his commitments that prevents him from coming on for another year or so, but I can't recall.  I don't they'd talk about it anyway right now, would just undermine Roeder.\n\nOh, and I forgot Dyer.  There's a guy we've got to keep healthy... if we can keep the slalom sticks out of his eyes!
638812
Alone no one man can deliver the Champions League,if that were the case Ronaldinho would have done it already last year with Barcelona.Ballack is a great addition but Chelsea need a little more.I think Morinho will add another left back(Ashley Cole from Arsenal perhaps)a forward(Shevchenko from AC Milan for Hernan Crespo is the rumour)and he will unload some midfielders(Aryen Robben,Maniche,Damian Duff,Geremi and Saun Wright-Phillips probably 3 from these 5)and add a little more depth with a proven champion like Totti from Roma or Nedved from Juventos.At that point he will have a chance at Champions League glory.
415519
The truth is that they have stopped themselves.Lets remember they had problems in the qualification round of the World Cup.I agree that they have the players.They also have youth in the defense with Sergio Ramos, he gives them the speed they need.Don't forget about Xavi,He gives them organization and orchestrates the attack.Their problem has been scoring when they need to in the last few World Cups.Although Raul is one of my favorite players in the world,I have to say that he has not showed his skills in the last World Cup.This year I feel that he will play with a chip on his shoulder since he had been injured for so long.Also lets not forget about Morientes,he has made numerous clutch goals in the UEFA(AC Monocco,Real Madrid,and Liverpool).They will get through the group stage with no problem.Except they might play France in the 1st leg,Zidane in his last soccer event will give it his all and Henry is unstoppable.Still Spain holds their on destiny and if they get confident this World Cup,they will have the ability to beat just about any team.
508144
Both.  I'd put a holding midfielder in behind them and unleash them.  They're too brilliant to restrict.  They are the answer to England's attacking concerns and are too competitive to neglect their defense.  Together, these two guys could prove to be the story of the World Cup...
534263
I think that Rafa Marquez is crucial for Mexico because he is the leader in the defense (luckily he is one of the best in the world in his position).  But in the offence, El Guille Franco is the best scorer--Omar Bravo is playing extremelly well--hopefully Lavolpe will give him enough minutes..
1175049
We can go far without Blanco, but if you know about football, and you saw their thee last games. \nLavolpe is Trying to make Franco to play Cuhau's position. Borgeti and Bravo at front and Franco behind them even to shoot or pass the ball at front, but Franco does not how to play this position.\nMy answer is Yes!!!
962068
1) yes, coz they're my favourite team.\nAND, many people are saying that Barca cant qualify. All Barca needs is a little more concentration. If they can get Messi back b4 5th of DEC. they have more chances against BREMEN. WERDER is a strong team, no doubt about it, but if Barca can win against them by luck and skills they qualify with more points.\n\nRijkaard needs to put up a strong formation against Bremen. It isn't gonna be easy, but will sure be an interesting match.\n\nGOOD LUCK BARCA!!!!!!!!!!!
1141467
I'm Juventus' fan, so you can easily figure out how much I would like to see France playing with Trezeguet, Henry, Zidane, Vieira, Thuram...\nBut I don't think Domenech is going this way. Trezeguet was in the starting 11 only in Togue match, when Zidan was not eligible to play due to red card. The last great against Spain we've seen an impressive France with a strong midfield. Ribery was the key to put in trouble the opponent, Pernia and Puyol had got an extra-job and often failed to stop him. Domenech will not play with Zidane, Trezeguet, Henry and Ribery together. My prevision is he will launch in the match Ribery, with Trezeguet only starting from bench as substitute. This should be a good squad to hold Brazilian attacks and create own fast break attacks opportunities.
469398
Barcelona will win the Champions League. I do believe that Arsenal will get through with their one goal advantage but I think they will have a hard time containing the Barcelona attack, especially with all the numbers they push forward. Van Bronchorst is always free to push forward and he does so at very opportune times, Samuel Eto'o is phenomonal, Deco is a great attacking mid, Carlos Puyol is one of the most underrated defenders in the world and there is no need to tell you how valuable and spectacular Ronaldinho is; whether it is distributing the ball, hitting a free kick, or taking a defender on, he simply is unstoppable right now.
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Can only be Owen & Rooney if they're fit. Although Sven, being quite the out of touch Manager that he is, may choose to bring back the Vassell then let him mount Crouch the donkey and the two of them can ride off into the German sunset together. Beyond Rooney and Owen, I really hope he takes Defoe and Bent. Although, Ashton & Harewood might have a chance - whatever, I'm just a one-eyed, out of touch, dreaming Hammers fan who hopes to win a ticket to the World Cup by answering this!
89689
He wont get a chance to join Spain team for word cup as he lacks first team football. \n\nThis season he didnt get much first team chance. I am not sure about next season as Man U have bought two new defenders. I think its better if he moves to another team because of these new signings.
563157
Looks pretty strong around. especially in defense, midfield, and wings. only problem i feel is that there in no defensive midfielder in the team. they tried Ledley king in the friendly against Argentina and it worked, but unfortunately he is in injured. beckam was tried with disastrous results against northern Ireland and Denmark both games they lost.\n    i don't like the sound of peter crouch upfront,i somehow dint like him.they should have given chance to Defoe or bent in his place. hope fully Owen will be fit to start and Rooney by 2nd round or quarters. i hope they go all the way, they are in easier group, and you cannot say what will happen in the knock out phase.
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In many ways your selection is good, but I forsee 1 problem; both Maradona and Eusebio were playmakers. \n\nRather than complement each other, they will both be trying to open up defences and there is a chance, it will confuse the strikers. Both players having different styles, in delivering the telling pass. \nBut like your question, this analysis of mine is hypothetical. Your choice could always work as well.\n\nFor my choice: Definitely both Pele and Maradona would be in. Maradona as the deliverer and Pele, someone who can play anywhere in an attacking formation.\n\nStriker: Well there are plenty, but as a poacher in the box, you've got to consider Gerd Mueller, a player who is forever, 'in the right place, at the right time'.\nThe other player in my 4 would be Enzo Francescoli, a player idolised by Zidane. He can create but also can be very 'tigerish' in midfield, by holding up play and disrupting the opponents play/flow in midfield.\n\nSo it goes like this: Maradona the playmaker, with Francescoli complementing him. Mueller as the out and out striker, with Pele having a free reign in the attacking 3rd, playing as an attacking forward if necessary, drifting around in the 'hole' or dragging play to the inner wing area.\n\nBut there is no perfect answer, any combination, given the quality of players gone by, would or could have the same devastating effect.
270448
that would be a definite yes.They have the perfect team,everything from their defence to striking is the best.MOst of the defenders in the world team of the year was from ac milan.and we all know shevchecko is one of the best, so eventually with a team like that they willl WIN.