The protracted departure of Xabi Alonso from Liverpool has finally happened. And with his exit he takes the title credentials of LFC. I genuinely believe he held the key to the club being challengers to the devil's throne. Alberto Aquilani is a virtually done deal from Roma, but he is not of the same quality in my opinion.
In Alonso, they have lost one of the most accurate passers of the ball and someone with a bit of grit. Someone who wasn't afraid to get stuck in. Someone who freed Gerrard into being the magical player that he can be. Mascherano's future still seems to be in the balance and if he leaves there will devastation at Anfield.
I would have let Mascherano go out of the two, as I think his temperament and lack of vision will leave Liverpool vulnerable at times. And while he is definately tougher tackling than the Spaniard, he can't bring much else to the squad. A squad whose lack of quality depth may have to pay for his hot headedness at times next season.
In the current climate, the talked about £30m seems a fair price for him. Aquilani is getting brought in for £20m. That would insuniate that Liverpool are getting a player that is 2/3 the quality Alonso. I never fail to understand Rafa sometimes. FACT!
Verdict: Win the title this season? Not with Rafa's policy.
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