pandaldinhoThis is in line with Drillo's 4-1-4-1-cum-4-4-2: Elyounoussi plays as the wide striker like the troubled Huseklepp; Skjelbred can move to the right in creating a 4-4-2 in defence in the same way B. H. Riise has done before; Tettey acts as the steel in the centre in Grindheim's role whilst Hauger holds; and Pedersen and Riise play in the standard left-sided role.

But, as like said above, there are clear changes in personnel: Jarstein for Knudsen; Demidov for Wæhler; Tettey for Grindheim; Elyounoussi for Huseklepp; and Abdellaoue for Carew.

There is, however, also change in individual playing style: Demidov can pass from the back better than any centre-back alternatives; Tettey is more creative than Grindheim; Skjelbred is a more versatile, direct and technical central player than Riise, who can add to a slow or fast paced attack and play in several defensive structures; and Abdellaoue is a more mobile striker than Carew, losing a tall forward outlet for a more natural ability to score.

Unless Solbakken takes over at a top European club this year - thus Drillo would likely continue as national manager - we most likely won't see this line-up due to the uncertainty of the two central players. But we can all dream of slightly unrealistic line-ups, can't we?

20.04.2011