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Playing OK so far today. Seem to have a better passing rhythm with Gerrard playing deeper alongside Mascherano tonight, the captain has been much more involved. Still think we could be susceptible to a quick counter.
For what it's worth I think playing Johnson on the right wing wouldn't work at all, you would negate his attacking talents by actually thrusting him into the main attacking slot, a bit similar to why playing Tim Cahill up front for Australia doesn't work - put him in the spotlight and everybody has the opportunity to clamp down on him. Playing Johnson at full-back means the opposition full-back can't concentrate his attention on him, and forces their left midfielder to be accountable and track back.
For what it's worth I think playing Johnson on the right wing wouldn't work at all, you would negate his attacking talents by actually thrusting him into the main attacking slot, a bit similar to why playing Tim Cahill up front for Australia doesn't work - put him in the spotlight and everybody has the opportunity to clamp down on him. Playing Johnson at full-back means the opposition full-back can't concentrate his attention on him, and forces their left midfielder to be accountable and track back.