man20c1) ??? = Diego replacement and new 'number 10': Magath said he would spend in double figures for a new playmaker - but only when Diego is sold. Magath also mentioned he wanted a playmaker like Misimović, hopefully he means his intention is to re-unite with the star playmaker of 2008/2009.

2) Kjaer direct-passes to Mandzukic or Lakic: It's definitely not pretty football but the two Croatian forwards are very powerful in the air and can hold up the ball. Also matching Magath's philosophy of: "Discipline, rigour, physical fitness, I don't care about good football."

3) Alternative formation: With the season starting next week, there's still no true playmaker available. Helmes, Dejagah and Koo were tested in the number 10 role but clearly not their natural roles. Whereas Hasebe is a deep-lying playmaker. Magath may temporary change to 4-2-3-1, but his main intentions is to play a diamond formation.

4) Arne Friedrich injured means Marco Russ will play beside Kjaer. The Danish centre-back was rumoured to return to the serie a but that's more likely to happen next season.

5)And finally, Hasan Salihamidžić should feature often, Hasebe starts depending on the opponent.

29.07.2011