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Originally Posted by funkdoctorspock
Tweety will definitely be able to assist with the rotation when he returns. Noticed that Evra has played A LOT of matches.
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Originally Posted by Dirtycheat
you do have a point because the defenders must get exhausted and it all adds up over a season, i just hope that it doesnt pose a problem as it did this time last season when we had half our defense out with injury.
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I've seen/known of professional players who, after reaching a certain point in their career where they might otherwise be a step behind in other areas of the pitch where they previously played, elect to convert to a defensive role.
Ferdinand has played 38 matches so far this season. Vidic and Evra 37. Brown 35 with 3 sub appearances. O'Shea 15 with 15 sub appearances. Pique 6 with 3 sub appearances. Simpson 4 and 4.
Look, all due respect to the pace of the match and the toll it takes on players physically, but we're talking about professionals here. Players in their physical primes and blessed with the benefit of millions of dollars in equipment and technology and personnel to help them stay in match-fit condition.
It's not as if we're talking about an 80-match season.
And on topic, while the return of Silvestre may in fact add depth, that's about the only plus I can see from him. I don't care how many times he's scored against Liverpool--he's been a defensive liability and I hold my breath out of fear far more than out of anticipation whenever play approaches him.