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Originally Posted by h8kurdt

From my limited knowledge and limited sources I've read the main point has been that Ancelotti didn't utilise Bales' best attribute-his speed. He was making Bale pretty much sit so deep that whilst he's fast, he's not that fast, and he's still only got a limited amount of stamina (as everyone). He should be sitting further up, getting them great passes and being able to out run any fucker chasing with him. Then from there either setting up goals for Benzema and co. or being able to score them himself.

He's a good player, but like any player, he needs his positives bringing to the fore. And that's something Real fans forget to often.

ah, i see!

i used to think of him as an unholy menace--practically unstoppable

this past CL-- i didn't think of him much at all

that explains it-- thanks