asuradaWith Mourinho at the helm, Real Madrid are going to be genuine challengers in Spain and Europe, but as always The Special One will look to bring in his own players to fit his desired formation. He has already signed Angel Di Maria from Benfica, who should be slotting in on the left to provide width and balance. Maicon is touted to reunite with his former boss and take up the right back spot, with Sergio Ramos moving into the middle to partner Raul Albiol. The left back position has been a nightmare for Real Madrid since Roberto Carlos left for Fenerbache. Mourinho has lost out on Kolarov, who should be signing for Manchester City, which paves way for the pursuit of Ashley Cole. However, personally I think it will be hard to persuade Chelsea into letting one of their best players leave, especially when they are in need of English players to fulfill the new home grown requirement. Which is why I think that Portugal's Fabio Coentrao is a better option. He will definitely be cheaper than Cole, and he is Portuguese, which is always a plus. In addition, I think he can adapt to the Spanish league better than Cole and at 22, is a better long term investment. Lassana Diarra and Alonso keep their places in midfield, whereas Kaka's place depends on whether Gerrard arrives from Liverpool. Higuain and Ronaldo are untouchables, and Benzema may once again have to settle for a place on the bench.
05.07.2010
ZolaThe special one tends play it defensive. I doubt he'll go with 4 attackers all the time. I doubt Kaka will be a regular under his reign.
05.07.2010
kabulblueI like the look of this team...it shows some thought and Coentrao is an excellent young player.
I disagree with Zola Kaka will be pivotal to this side just like Wesley was to him at Inter.
Still not sure about those two at centre-back. I think that could do with strengthening. Maybe Carvalho will join from Chelsea?
07.07.2010
kabulblueAt Inter Mourinho (Mr. Defensive) often played: Milito, Wesley, Eto'o, and Pandev in the same team. That is four attackers. The key is they must also put in a shift for the team, something which Kaka did not perhaps show last season.
07.07.2010
KomanDi Maria cuts inside.
13.07.2010
Vinicius_BernoI think Ramos at Right Back and Pepe at Center Back, with Albiol.
21.07.2010
OnceABlueI too think Kaka will be axed, he's just not the type of player Mourinho likes. Not physical enough.
02.08.2010
