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Author Topic: Brendan Rodgers playing style - who is likely to be in or out of favour?  (Read 6581 times) Whenever you see Brendan Rodgers interviewed he talks about players needing a high level of "technical" ability in order to play in his tip tap style. He also speaks about a high level of game intelligence, allied to good fitness in order to be able to press the ball in groups, "make the transition" and all that mallarkey. Which of our players current or on loan are likely to fit or otherwise? An obvious casualty for me is Dirk Kuyt. God love him for his effort, but if you want to ping it about and you haven't got a crash helmet for everyone in the first three rows of the crowd, Dirks not your man. My guess is he'll be on his way very shortly. Charlie Adam? I like him but he seemingly doesn't fit the mould either with his long raking passes, his concession of possession too easily and his Friar Tuck physique. My guess is if his wages aren't too onorous, he'll be away as well. Carra? Perhaps time for the final coaching badge and a spot in amongst the back room team for our "no nonsense" defender? Any players which might be given another chance to shine? Well the obvious is Joe Cole, and such a topic starter wouldn't be complete without giving Albert Waterman a mention now would it? Could it just be that our extravagant outlay on both is belatedly about to bear fruit? No I don't think so either but I thought I'd throw it in. Adam, Spearing and Shelvey off the top of my head solely based on his expected tactics. It depends if he's going to use the same philosophy in every title/cup team. He may choose a different style of player depending on the opposition. I'm hoping he's the kind of manager who can see something in a man and mould him into a player who fits into and can do a good job within his tactical model. Carroll can adapt in my opinion, have a look at Swansea's play and you'll see that they aren't afraid of whipping it in to Graham. Do think we'll go after a different type of striker to give another option though. Shelvey's young enough to adapt to a different system. Henderson will absolutely thrive under Rodgers too. Keeping Maxi might not be a bad idea now, he's very slick with his movement and short passing. I see Shelvey and Henderson flourishing, as well as of course Suarez. Thinking about possible transfers in - I think Ibrahim Affelay could do well; he is a young Joe Cole in my eyes, except with a little more flair. All depends on Joe Cole's role: does he come back or not? Carroll can adapt in my opinion, have a look at Swansea's play and you'll see that they aren't afraid of whipping it in to Graham. Do think we'll go after a different type of striker to give another option though. Shelvey's young enough to adapt to a different system. Henderson will absolutely thrive under Rodgers too. Keeping Maxi might not be a bad idea now, he's very slick with his movement and short passing. Agree with the rest but not sure about Shelvey, his passing is suspect, he rushes way too much and his spatial awareness is so low at times he looks like he needs a white stick. It'll be a good test if Rodgers can get him to fit though, for player and manager. Think Johnson will really flourish in this system, along with the others that have been mentioned above. Joe Cole was one of the players I immediately thought of, but I can't really see him getting the chance especially on his wages. Spearing, Carra, Dirk all are going to struggle to fit in IMO. Can see Dirk and Spearing being moved on, as well as Adam. Downing - Clearly his confidence is shot for sh*t, so may not be a bad idea to bring Scott Sinclair in. 4-3-3 is his prefered formation, So essentially we will need a DM (LUCAS) and 2 Attacking Midfielders (AQUILANI AND GERRARD) IN: Aquilani- Creative, a great passer of the ball, and really deserves a chance Cole - Can see Joe Cole getting another chance now.. Sterling- Pacy, Quick and can Kill full backs with pace. Agger - The kind of CB he likes I think Kuyt and Maxi may go because of wages. If we wanted to play possession football and score goals I would keep them though. Kuyt and Maxi are both intelligent movers which is fundamental in pass and move football. Got to admit that Adam, Dirk, Carragher and Spearing are the ones that I suspect might struggle. Hope I'm wrong about Spearing but to me he looks to have limited potential for improvement but I think a lot of our younger players will have the potential for real development. I can see the argument that Henderson might flourish but I think Agger, Lucas and Suarez were made for Brendan and to be honest I'm expecting big things from Shelvey and continued improvement from Carroll. Be interesting to see the shape of the team but I'll be pleased to see a lot less reliance on 442. To be fair, they played with a big guy in Danny Graham at Swansea. Carroll is good with his feet and I'd imagine that Rodgers will be willing to give him a chance, I'm interested to see how he adapts tactically though and if he's willing to constantly close the opposition defence down. An obvious casualty for me is Dirk Kuyt. God love him for his effort, but if you want to ping it about and you haven't got a crash helmet for everyone in the first three rows of the crowd, Dirks not your man. My guess is he'll be on his way very shortly. Alberto and Joe would be a good inclusion and would love to see Raheem get some more time under Rodge! Ha With Rodgers likely (Hopefully) to use his adaption of a 1-4-3-3 you could see the following all really flourishing Reina.. Will love a higher line that he can be behind and start a lot of moves and be a "sweeper keeper" Agger.. Ball playing centre back will adore it. Skrtel.. Will give it simple. Johnson.. Getting forward, comfortable with the ball.. Lucas.. The man in front of the back 4, good touch, not scared under pressure, will tick the play along. Henderson.. Can pass a lovely ball, all energy. Gerrard.. Can do anything.. Will love a free type role under Rodgers. Suarez... As Gerrard.. Carroll.. I think he will flourish, he has shown he has good feet towards the end of the season, is a far better player than Danny Graham, if Rodgers can get him the service he will be a big player next year. Coates.. Will improve and get more time I think.. Then the jury is out for me on.. Not that I think these will immediately move on but will have their work cut out to develop into his style. Enrique.. Is a very good defender, but on the ball can dwell on it at times, goes down blind tunnels.. Will have to improve that side of his game. Adam.. Who knows if he will get a tune out of him. Downing.. Same, does he fit the type of winger Rodgers likes? Quick, technically sound? Will get a chance next season but has to improve and quick. Shelvey.. Potential is there, thus could be a key time under Rodgers.. Will either cone good and quick or be shipped on next summer. In trouble I think are.. Kuyt.. Not quick enough to play wide under Ted.. Will want assurances of first team chances or will want out which I don't see him getting. Maxi.. Technically great.. But quick enough? Spearing.. Think his time could be up. Carra.. Anyone who reads my posts knows the respect I have for the man but on paper he doesn't seem to suit Ted's way of playing. Will probably be around next season.. Depends if he sees a future as a coach for him. Then there is the futures of Cole and Aquilani.. On paper they would be Rodgers types of players.. Will they get a chance? How will some of the promising youngsters develop.. Suso, Sterling, Adjordan and Texieria all seemingly would fit in.. The way I see it right now with what we have Rodgers may look at this.. Reina Johnson Agger Skrtel Enrique Lucas Henderson Gerrard New*                        Suarez Carroll Subs: Doni Kelly Coates New man Downing New man New man I think he may look to bring in a couple of wide men, a back up for Carroll and Lucas and possibly a replacement for Carra. If he can get us playing how Swansea did and adds a real classy wide man we will be an improvent without really shaking things up to much. Carroll will be fine. Danny Graham is hardly Messi on the floor & has been a regular for most of the season for Rodgers. In fact Carroll has bettter technique than Graham for me. Think he can adapt to whatever system Rodgers plays, I still don't buy in to this perception that anyone over 6 feet can't integrate in to a pass and move system. Another thing with Mr Rodgers, he's come from a team who's transfer record was 3.5 million quid. I wonder how many times he's seen a player who he's thought "F**k me he'd be perfect for our system", only to find out he'd cost 5.5 mill or something and therefore be out of their budget hitting zone. Equally, maybes there's players who are 10 mill plus who'd fit his way like a glove and now he'll potentially be able to ask about them at least. They aren't forced to be big name superstars either, there isn't much big in any way shape or form about Joe Allon and Leon Brittain. I too think Kuyt will leave, he's been a great servant but I'm sure it's now time for him to move on. I lean towards agreeing with the guys saying that Carroll may struggle, but I'm sure he will get a chance next season but if he doesn't bring a good return of goals again his position will be hugely under threat. I'd like to think Rodgers will give Sterling and Texeira game time next season, especially if players like Downing and Adam again fail to perform early on in the season. I think it's a good thing that these players that haven't been a success i.e Downing are not Rodgers' signings so I presume he won have any obligation to persevere with them if they don't perform. Agger will fit into this system perfectly, I fully believe he is one of the best all round defenders in the world. Henderson will flourish as will Joe Cole if he gets the chance. Read an interview with him a week or so ago, seemed really humble and determined to prove himself. Sadly, he's definitely need to take a pay cut. I'm cautiously optimistic about this appointment...