Build up - Inter Milan 2nd Leg

[Venton]

I dont think we'll try to force anything, personally. It's not in Rafa's mindset to do that and risk the pressure of conceding early. He's not that daft.

I think we'll pressure them early. Not long to find out now.

[Craig_H]

I hope we dont do it that way, it'd be the wrong tactic IMO.

[slimbimjim]

I think we should be counter attacking. They will be very mindful of the away goal and that will make them nervy going forward. Especially with Mascher snapping, Gerrard dictating and Torres foraging. Anything can happen in our favour!

As long as we pass and don't let them slow the game down we will be fine.

I wouldn't be surprised to see Riise on the left and Kuyt on the right to keep things quiet on the wings.

[Johnny]

We don`t need Xabi for this game.

Midfield-

------------Gerrard----------------------
Babel-----------------------Pennant/Kuyt
------------Mascher---------------------

[-V-]

We don`t need Xabi for this game.

Midfield-

------------Gerrard----------------------
Babel-----------------------Pennant/Kuyt
------------Mascher---------------------

There is no way will play 442. Lucas will play alongside Mascher

[SB]

feck. did it say what's wrong with him?

Yeah apparently Xabi's girlfriend kicked him in the goolies when he said he was off to Inter to play

[dww]

Yes, I think we'll go for it, like we did against Barcelona. If they concede one goal they will have to score four on the night, that has to be in their mind all the time.

I dont think we'll try to force anything, personally. It's not in Rafa's mindset to do that and risk the pressure of conceding early. He's not that daft.

I think that DJS is probably right - although I hope we put out a 4-2-3-1 type formation which will allow us to show attacking intent if we get an early opportunity. A 3-5-2 formation or 4-5-1 with the two wide positions taken by saw Pennant and Kewell would IMO look like we settled for a 0-0 which is exactly what Inter will want to see.

the 2 deep lying midfielders allow us just as much defensive security (or should do) as any other formation any way.

[Craig_H]

Definitely 4231 for me.

[Kenneth]

Definitely 4231 for me.

Me too. With Crouch up on his own of course.

[Pablo]

Big game tonight for Lucas by the looks of things. Im confident he will do well if he starts.

Babel and Torres also need to be on top form on the counter attack. If we can scare them enough then they will be afraid to hold a high line in defence in the fear that Babel and Torres will rip them to pieces on the counter attack.

[El Jefecito]

Big game tonight for Lucas by the looks of things. Im confident he will do well if he starts.

Babel and Torres also need to be on top form on the counter attack. If we can scare them enough then they will be afraid to hold a high line in defence in the fear that Babel and Torres will rip them to pieces on the counter attack.

TBH If think the slower euro games suit him best at the moment. Maybe he can be more box-box like he was with Gremio.

[Kenneth]

Oh yeah, we've got a game tonight.

[Cormack74]

Is it on Sky ?

I can't see any mention on ITV.

[Craig_H]

Yeah, Sky Sports.

[Cormack74]

Yeah, Sky Sports.

Ta.

Thought tuesdays were always on ITV ??