The problem is the players are not recycling the ball effectively, its due to a lack of experience of the system. Barcelona and Spain know how to use the ball, working it effectively across the pitch to tire and frustrate the other team, we need to improve in this area to help kill teams off.
I'd like to see Agger play the defensive midfield role with Coates and Skrtel in defence allowing Allen to move further forward with Gerrard bombing on, I think this would work until Lucas is fit and provide better protection.
Until we learn how to work the ball intelligently we'll continue to concede goals, the question is, will Gerrard fit into the system?