Carra out 4-6 weeks

[Craig_H]

Enough quality in the squad to cope

I didnt think we had enough depth at CB and that was BEFORE Carra got injured.

All it takes is one more and we're truly buggered.

Why do you think Rafa was so keen on Heinze?

[Fiddy]

Yeah...

To be honest, if worst came to worst I would still feel confident with an Agger-Arbeloa partnership at the back.

Two ball-playing center backs

Makes a bit of a change from the H&H/Pellegrino days doesn't it?!

[Los Rojos]

I didnt think we had enough depth at CB and that was BEFORE Carra got injured.

All it takes is one more and we're truly buggered.

Why do you think Rafa was so keen on Heinze?

I agree. We're desparate for CB cover.

[Marky]

Yeah...

To be honest, if worst came to worst I would still feel confident with an Agger-Arbeloa partnership at the back.
Two ball-playing center backs

I wouldn't. Lack of aggression in that department may be problem.
Two good players but there no Sami or Carra like in terms of the physical stuff.

[Dan]

I didnt think we had enough depth at CB and that was BEFORE Carra got injured.

All it takes is one more and we're truly buggered.

Why do you think Rafa was so keen on Heinze?

Rafa wanted Heinze just to pi$$ the scum off

Hyypia can play with a broken nose so himself and Agger can do the job for now. Arbeloa can play wherever Rafa asks so theres another cover for CB. If we were to spend money on a player it would be just for a few weeks until Carras back so maybe a loan for a month or two would do. But I really think the cover is fine, especially with the not-so-difficult fixtures coming up

[Craig_H]

If Hyypia or Agger gets injured (or Arbeloa even) we're screwed.


Think of it like a jigsaw - there's a small gap that needs filling.

[desertscouser]

If Hyypia or Agger gets injured (or Arbeloa even) we're screwed.


Think of it like a jigsaw - there's a small gap that needs filling.

Agreed.

We're desperately short of quality cover at centre back and we need to make a signing to address that before the end of the transfer window.

[Shaggy]

Who then? Any realistic back-up centre back options out there?

Can Chiellini play centre back? I think he can...?

[AFII]

Who then? Any realistic back-up centre back options out there?

Can Chiellini play centre back? I think he can...?

He played as a central defender for Juve last season.

[paulcooper4]

Who then? Any realistic back-up centre back options out there?

Can Chiellini play centre back? I think he can...?

ive heard that finnish fella isnt too bad, hyppia or summat

If we dont get him id go for that spanish lad, arbeloa or wharrever hes called, i`ve heard he`s that good he can play ANYWHERE along the back line

[anfieldanfield]

Am I the only one who would trust Arbeloa at center back ?

[paulcooper4]

The mancs won the league with wes ****in brown as there back-up centre half so we have **** all to worry about.

[paulcooper4]

Am I the only one who would trust Arbeloa at center back ?

No jamo, I was starting to think I was though

Do people on here realise that he actually IS a centre half? we only play him at full back because he is so good on the ball?

[desertscouser]

Am I the only one who would trust Arbeloa at center back ?

I would...just. Only problem, it would mean Riise slotting in at left back. I would prefer a quality centre back coming in as cover and Arbeloa remaining at left back.

[AFII]

Am I the only one who would trust Arbeloa at center back ?

He is a good central defender, at least in La Liga but his weakness is in the air and Toulouse has Elmander upfront who is excellent in the air. We need Hyypia to play or we will get big problems at set pieces.