Basically what I am trying to figure out is a realistic solution for next years central midfielders. With Nedved, Camo (maybe), Sali, and Marchioni as our wide midfielders, I don't see much strength in the central defense. If Zanetti is the best thing we have, than who do we play next to him?
I think between Paro and Zanetti we have two decent players. Decent and not great for different reasons. Paro does have a lot of potential, but a player like Paro will need a nitty gritty defensive master next to him. Besides I don't think Paro would be a full time solution. Zanetti is OK. Has his moments. No more no less. I would say that he too needs someone to help cover that central mid. Is he defensively savvy enough to get a playmaker in the mid-field? Or do we need someone to play the D?
Some attainable options I have been thinking of are Diarra, Mavuba and Sissoko. Azher recently mentioned Demichelis who would be stout as well. Frings would be too hard to get.
Who do you guys think would be a realistic, solid central midfield combination for next year.
Paro and (Diarra, Demichelis, Mavuba, Sissoko)
Zanetti and (Demichelis, Diarra, Mavuba, Sissoko)
Any suggestions?