For Joe Cole, the very simple explanation is that he hasn’t performed since joining the Reds, and although it could be said he would have been happier playing “in the hole” in a 4-3-3 formation, his form was very poor and Kenny never looked likely to start him. For this reason, it was best for both club and player that the player gets some game time so he could perhaps revitalise his game while the club could offload some of his sizeable wages at the same time.
It could be argued that Dani Pacheco’s case could be more to do the system that Kenny employs, in addition to the fact he was way down the pecking order in regards to first team opportunities. As a player who prefers to play as an attacking midfielder or a withdrawn striker, Dani was never really going to get the opportunities needed at his age with so many players vying for the position. He also would not be the ideal fit if Kenny plays any other system than 4-3-3 which made it very difficult for Kenny to find him a place to play.
So is Aldo correct in his assessment of the departures of Meireles and co? To some extent yes as Meireles was played out of position on occasion in a 4-4-2 formation and may prefer Chelsea because of their 3 man midfield. The same could be said for all the others, but Kenny has demonstrated too he is flexible in regards to formations so I can’t see how this would be the only reason for the Portuguese man’s departure or for that matter the other three players either.
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Wrong on all counts Aldo. Much as I admire his legendary performances on the field, off it he shows an amazing lack of understanding. His quotes (if he really did say them…?) would be laughable even if it came from a Manure follower. Quite honestly he often comes out with stuff that shows an amazing lack of understanding of how tactics work on the pitch. He’s better off talking about characters and motivational issues (which he is very good at) rather than making a fool of himself as he has done several times over the last two years – and by direct connection, making a fool of all of us Liverpool fans.
Where as Redtrain wouldn’t embarrass us Liverpool fans with any idiotic statements?
So why was Meireles sold? Why not in KDs plans? Why on the bench when he was clearly fit?
Come on genius …..
Another Internet know it all that knows f all ….
we ll find out why wen he tells us. we dont need him anyway, i just dont think sellin him to chelsea wor a good move but kenny knows wot hes doin
i agree 100% with Redtrain!! Good one mate!!
its simple numbers. if we wanted coates and bellamy in people had to move out. only this summer could we get 12mil for raul cos with him not playin his value would plumit. joe cole had to go as much of a statement of intent no longer can we have hangers on in the squad and pacheco as much as i rate him it just doesnt look like its gonna happen ffor him but if he does well in madrid at the very least it will add a few mil to his selling price. really good summer for lfc.
do you honestly think hell play in the najority of chelski games.ynwa
why he left? well simple psychology! How do you find out who are the best and commited midifielders in your team. simple, by having loads and seeing who first jumps cos he cant hack the competition, then see who is best when they play. Mireles was good but was his commitement to work hard and prove he was the best of the bunch, no! I hope he has a glorious chelsea career like torres and benny!!