Xabi Alonso

[Dhav]

It's obvious to me we're missing him big time at the mo. I know he's been off his game lately but we just don't seem to distribute the ball as well when he is not in the team. People like Sissoko just don't know how to use the ball and don't have his composure.

We're sorely missing someone in the midfield to control the tempo and dictate the play, which Xabi does for us, and I fear his absence over the forthcoming important matches might cost us this season.

[Joe King]

We miss him as well as Agger and Pako

[Dhav]

We miss him as well as Agger and Pako

Yes we do. We're missing all three at the mo and it's really showing.

[carheex]

It's obvious to me we're missing him big time at the mo. I know he's been off his game lately but we just don't seem to distribute the ball as well when he is not in the team. People like Sissoko just don't know how to use the ball and don't have his composure.

We're sorely missing someone in the midfield to control the tempo and dictate the play, which Xabi does for us, and I fear his absence over the forthcoming important matches might cost us this season.

Foolish comments. As you rightly say, Alonso has been well off his game so his inclusion into an already underperforming team isn't going to make us stronger. You're clutching at straws.

[carlton]

Are we?? Whenever he plays off late he seems to get slated for being off his game by many on this site? Agger might be the one thats missed cos sammi and carra are to slow and dont brng the ball out of defence with any threat. Also we've got the best midfield in the world aint we? should be able to cover his loss. Masher should always play in Europe.

[tomasjj]

Foolish comments. As you rightly say, Alonso has been well off his game so his inclusion into an already underperforming team isn't going to make us stronger. You're clutching at straws.

Quick as a whip you were there....

It is your comments which are foolish this time.

[Shaggy]

We are missing Alonso but I think we're missing Agger just as much.

I've been a fan of Momo's but I rather hoped he'd improve with the ball. If anything he's getting worse. That was a car-crash performance from Momo tonight.

[carheex]

Quick as a whip you were there....

It is your comments which are foolish this time.

In what way exactly?

[tomasjj]

In what way exactly?

To be honest, I think your comments show a complete lack of understanding of the game called football.
That's all.
I would stick to making mixtapes if I were you.

[JPK]

He is a big miss for sure as is Agger.Rafa made a big deal after the CL final about backing.
These are all his players but a good few are just not good enough.
He needs to spend again bigtime next summer.A centre half with pace who can play ball.
Two wingers who can beat a man and set up goals and score and another top striker.
Hoofing is just horrible and it pains me to watch it.The thing is we normally move it around nicely but it all depends on personel.Rafa is hit and miss in the transfer market and he needs to get it right or it will be his downfall.

[Dhav]

Foolish comments. As you rightly say, Alonso has been well off his game so his inclusion into an already underperforming team isn't going to make us stronger. You're clutching at straws.

Foolish comments perhaps, but ones I stand by.

We need Xabi (and Agger for that matter) back ASAP.

[kurtangle01]

We miss Xabi and need him back asap.

[Dhav]

We miss Xabi and need him back asap.

Good luck telling it to Carheex mate, Mr Anti-Alonso Agenda himself.

[kurtangle01]

Good luck telling it to Carheex mate, Mr Anti-Alonso Agenda himself.

Well, the evidence that we miss him badly is there for all to see. Surely even carheex!

[rage]

the xabi that got injured is not an in form world class midfielder. if we're missing the xabi i've seen for the last season then it doesn't say a lot about our team.