Originally Posted by real red
I'd prefer Xabi and the Chief if Gerrard's out, but I wasn't 100% convinced Gerrard would have played as a centre-midfield on Sunday anyway. I half-expected him to be used either on the right or even in that just-behind-the-strikers role. If Rafa was thinking that way this could change his plans significantly. If Rafa wasn't thinking that way then it's a blow but not a major blow.
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Maybe as a right winger but I think Rafa will definetly start with two forwards on sunday, hence the rest for Torres and Kuyt yesterday.
If Gerrard is injured i'd start with Masch and Xabi in the middle. The chief to do the destroying, and give Alonso the chance to rise to the occasion in the way he has done when Gerrard's been absent in the past.