Double Pivote = Double Trouble

Since deploying the double pivot (i.e Gago & Emerson or Gago and Diarra) Real Madrid have failed to create chances, to score goals and to make any impression on their opposition.



The position above is a typical scenario where the Casillas takes a goal kick.
In the picture you see the Real Madrid strikers in the middle of the pitch trying to win the ball.
They are no where near the goal where they should be and they are outnumbered 2 to 1.
What you cant see from the photo is that both Gago and Emerson are both inside their own half.
Real Madrid loose the ball easily at this point and we are under attack again.

This is damn typical of Capello's approach to the game which is all about defending.

What should happen from this position is that both Gago and Diarra should be attacking and winning the ball. Once we have the midfield presence inside the opponents half then they would have to worry about our 2 strikers and two wingers making runs into the open space between the defence and the goalkeeper.

This is game and we need to see Real Madrid competing better, we cannot compete while we are being out numbered 2-1 and our strikers on the half way line trying to mount an attack. I find it unacceptable to see Real Madrid struggle so much in attack, I find it unacceptable that every time I see them play they never manage to get the ball into the danger areas.

This is clear evidence of mismanagement !

Capello Fuera Ya !!!