Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Xabi Changes LFC for RM

Liverpool have finally caved and accepted Real Madrid's offer for Xabi Alonso. I think this could prove to be one of the most significant deals of RM's summer spending spree. It means either Gago or Lass D. (probably Gago) will be on the bench or elsewhere while the other will partner XA in the heart of Madrid's midfield. I envision the partnership working more or less like Alonso and Mascherano at Liverpool. This helps Madrid going in both directions and with Arbeloa also coming over from Liverpool they have gone a long way to address their weaknesses. Kaka, Benzema, and CR7/9 generated undying headlines and enormous crowds but they didn't finish second in Spain and get humiliated in the Champs League for lack of firepower. They were flimsy on the defensive side of midfield and leaked goals through their backline. This team is starting to take shape.

That said I still think Barcelona retain the Liga title.

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