++ [ originally posted by Stuart ] ++
I don't think that 3-4-3 is the right tactic for us. Today Zebina and Zambrotta were the guys pushing up the flanks, what will happen when Nedved returns? We could switch Zamb to the right but Neddy won't prosper given the defensive duties he will now have to deal with. I'd rather play 4-3-3.
I do think that the 3-4-3 is the right tactic. The first half today, was very good, and I think, that if we would have scored a bit later, like in the 30th minute, we would have played with even more pressure. With Nedved coming back, I Zebina pushing back in the three man defense along Cannavaro and Thuram. In midfield, either Blasi or Camoranesi should play on the right wing, with Nedved taking the midfield role of Camoranesi in the middle and Emerson along Nedved. On the left is Zambrotta and the trident in attack. I was always a fan of the 3-4-3, since I have once seen Inter using it, and they really impressed me back than. We should use it quite more often.
To the game: It was nothing special IMO. The trident played good, and the midfield was also, better than the last times. Montero was indead a desaster. Zlatan and DP should get the MoM award. Del Piero really played like a captain today, always showing the other guys, where to go and he made some great actions. Zlatan made nice dribbles. I simply love this guy, for taking the ball, and when he has it, you know something spectacular happens. All in all, a decent win, with nice goals!