Central midfield is where he's been most effective. He did score 24 goals two seasons ago from the right wing. But it's a fact that we have had our best production this season with one holding midfielder instead of two. When we play the two holder formation we get bogged down in midfield...
In his defense, we don't really have much of a transfer budget this year. But when has Rafa ever made a huge purchase besides Torres, Mascherano, and Keane?
Xabier, Pennant, Kuyt, Babel, Riera, Agger, Aurellio, Skrtel were all bargain purchases.
For serious, I don't know how many point blank shots I've seen the guy screw up this season.
He's talented that's for sure, but I think he needs to be on a smaller stage where he's more welcome to be successful.
I've read a rumor that the Yids are going to offer Lennon plus cash for him.