Sissoko

I forgot to mention his through ball to Baros for the 4th, nice collection and quick thinking

I've never questioned Josemi's commitment, he never looks less than Tommy Smith in the tackle. My worries about him are that he does get penalised in dangerous places, but more so, I am concerned about his positional play. Even yesterday when he was on the right, he seemed to be 'catching up' with the left winger, rather than controlling the play.

I thought the Ref was more tolerant than if it had been a European fixture.

Yes, I'd like to see him up front with DC. He showed good first touch and ball skills yesterday and despite the predictions of many, there was little in the way of hoof!

Yeah, Moroientes should have hit the target with his clear header, and Baros, well same as usual except for the pbutt for the 2nd goal. I hope we don't have to sell him to balance the books, having 4 main strikers who are different does give Rafa options to change things during the game.

Again for me Zenden-Garcia-Riise offer different options on the left. JAR is so much better than 12 months ago, he has the confidence to attempt to pbutt the man and pull the cross in. He's not the fastest or trickiest but the defender cannot buttume he will just cut inside when he gets the ball.

teams all of Sami Cup

Yeah, I love pre-season optimism