Juan Mata vs. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Stewart-Downing-c34221, meeting the King’s game plan – EPL special
It is now official. The former Blackpool player, Charlie Adam, is now a part of the Liverpool Football Club. With the deal bagged and sealed, the attention of the top brass at Anfield now shifts to Stewart Downing. Downing has been tipped to be the next
high profile signing for the Reds.
The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 winger has already expressed his intention to leave Aston Villa this summer. He intends to hand in a transfer request if Aston Villa continue to reject the bids made by Liverpool. The potential move has met with sharp criticism by the Liverpool
fans that are more in favour of Juan Mata to join the club. Their claim is that Downing is average when he is playing his best.
An important point that is missed by these fans is the fact that Andy Carroll was included into the folds by Kenny Dalglish. Liverpool had paid a whooping £35 million earlier this year in January. Carroll is seen as a first team player and is more than likely
to start in that position for the coming season. Despite the fact that he was not completely fit, Andy Carroll was in the first choice team as a striker alongside Luis Suarez. He was opted for ahead of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Dirk-Kuyt-c11348. We all know that Kuyt was in great touch then.
Therefore, Dalglish will be looking at a player to help construct the game for Carroll and supplement the player.
Carroll has a strong on-field presence and his heading ability is his prowess. He is also well resourced when it comes to deft touches and passing the ball. Given his size, having these qualities is definitely impressive. His shot making is often compared
to that of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alan-c4244 Shearer’s.
With all the emphasis on Carroll to deliver for Liverpool, the club need somebody to assist him. That is precisely the issue with Mata. He plays a Spanish style of football. Mata crafts plays and floats on the left side of the field. He plays his football
more on the central part of the pitch while the Liverpool players require width. That is exactly what Mata cannot provide.
The sound of Mata in the Liverpool team sounds great. But, his style of football will not suit his teammates. Andy Carroll relishes good crosses. That is what Mata does not provide.
Downing gets a priority nod due to the width that he provides. The left-footed player put in the greatest number of crosses in open play during the last season of English Premier League. The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Total-c40747 tally was an impressive 135. Not only does he create chances,
Downing is just as capable when it comes to scoring goals. He scored eight goals in all competitions last season. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Darren-Bent-c10358, a striker with pace, has benefited from the crosses and passes made to him by Downing.
Kenny Dalglish’s preference for Downing over Mata clearly demonstrates that he wants the best possible service offered to his prized possession – and it certainly has not come in cheap – Andy Carroll. With Charlie Adam alongside Downing and Carroll, the
prospects are surely mouthwatering. We cannot take anything away from Mata’s great playmaking abilities. But, he does not meet the game plan that Dalglish is aiming for. After two dismal seasons at Anfield and with this new line up http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 has only one way
to go; and that is up.
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