Do you think it could work? Wenger mentioned using it and I think it would be a more flexible approach in Europe and against physically stronger midfields than ours (i.e. Chelski).
We could have Gilberto in the holding role, and Fabregas and Hleb/Flamini/Jenas (if the transfer happens). This would give Cesc more stability so he can really unleash his attacking talents. He is not a Vieira type box to box player (although he has showed he can do that), his instinct is to attack and score goals. This formation would help defensively and I think we would get more goals out of Cesc.
In attack you would obviously have Henry as the lone striker, and on the wings Reyes/RvP/Ljunberg/Hleb/Pires/Bentley/Quincy. With the pace of the players just mentioned, they would thrive in a more advanced wing role, as they can have the freedom to cut in and support henry.
This tactic would take a lot of practice and work (as shown by the FA Cup final), but I think some sort of stability and tactical flexibility is absolutely neccessary for Europe, and I think Wenger has finally realized that.
We could have Gilberto in the holding role, and Fabregas and Hleb/Flamini/Jenas (if the transfer happens). This would give Cesc more stability so he can really unleash his attacking talents. He is not a Vieira type box to box player (although he has showed he can do that), his instinct is to attack and score goals. This formation would help defensively and I think we would get more goals out of Cesc.
In attack you would obviously have Henry as the lone striker, and on the wings Reyes/RvP/Ljunberg/Hleb/Pires/Bentley/Quincy. With the pace of the players just mentioned, they would thrive in a more advanced wing role, as they can have the freedom to cut in and support henry.
This tactic would take a lot of practice and work (as shown by the FA Cup final), but I think some sort of stability and tactical flexibility is absolutely neccessary for Europe, and I think Wenger has finally realized that.