Aurelio out for the season: Riise, Arbeloa or Insua?

[saj]

Fabio Aurelio out for rest of season

Apr 23 2008

http://http://icliverpool.icnetwork....name_page.html

FABIO AURELIO will not play again this season after being injured during Liverpool's Champions League semi-final first-leg against Chelsea.

The Brazilian was substituted in the second half after appearing to be injured.

First reports from the Liverpool's medical centre suggest the defender, who arrived at Anfield in 2006, has injured his groin and will not figure again this season.

He was replaced on the pitch in the 61st minute by John Arne Riise.


OK. Who do you with at Left Back? Riise or Arbeloa? In my opionion they both made a blunder for the goal. Arbeloa tried to play the offside trap from a throw in, Riise for trying to head the ball when it was at shin height. Realistically speaking, Insua is a far too inexperienced to be considered - or could Rafa use him the same way he used Plessis against Arsenal?

Discuss...

[Rich]

Arbeloa at left back for me and to be honest I don't think we can ever rely on Aurelio, the lad's body just isn't up to the challenge even if he's a very solid LB, which is sad, but kind of what was expected when we signed him.

[Jayesh87]

Riise at the bridge.

Arbeloa at Moscow.

Insua at Brum, Anfield(citeh), Spurs.

Next

[blacky]

Finnan can play left back as can carra so we have options

Carra Sami Skrtl Finnan

[Johnny H]

Yep - Carra for me.

[AFII]

Carra-----Skrtel----Hyypia-----Arbeloa

With Insua as backup on the bench.

[blacky]

Carra-----Skrtel----Hyypia-----Arbeloa

With Insua as backup on the bench.

He won't put Insua on the bench for such a crucial game. I fancy Insua to either start or have a place on the bench against brums. If Finnan is fit he will be on the bench or start against chaves IMO

[Imy]

Riise strung up on Tower bridge.

Arbeloa at Moscow.

Insua at Brum, Anfield(citeh), Spurs.

Next

[calvoboy]

I'd go for Carra for Chelsea, with Arbeloa for the rest. maybe even Insua for the Brum and Man City games now that they are meaningless.

At this moment I don't want to see Riise kick a ball for us again. Though I'm sure I'll calm down eventually....

[homer1]

Order of preference for LB for the games that matter - Arboloa, then Carragher, then Finnan, then Insua, then Crouch, then Riise .......... in that order

[Joe Le Toff]

I rate Aurelio highly but he isnt up to the rigours of our game.

Finnan at RB, Arbeloa at LB

[Exiled_red]

Can't see Aurelio ever really getting over his injury problems.

I'd be tempted to play Riise in the return leg as hopefully he more than anyone will be up for it in the hope of making up for the OG.

I was quite keen on Arbeloa when he played there before, but to be honest I wasn't that impressed with him last night at right back, he got caught out of position a few times and his passing wasn't great.

I'd give Insua the remaining premiership games to see how he does but I think in all honesty we'll be looking for both a new right back and a new left back in the summer

[Kenneth]

Arbeloa for me. Riise shouldn't be in our first team and should be sold in the summer.

[Ryan_Derrick]

Insua for the Brum game.
Arbeloa for the Chav's.

[saveferris]

I cant see Carra at LB next week he will be in the centre, Drogba showed he is a handful (as well as a prima donna) he would be too much for Sami. I think it will be Finnan at RB and Arbeloa at LB.