It may be worth sticking one of those in a holding role to chase down attackers and simultaneously tend to the inevitably injured.
Yes, I Care
Candidate to replace Philippe Mexes in Rome: Simon Kjaer
Central defender: check
Excellent at his trade: check
Long blonde hair: check
Ample use of tattoo parlors: check
Can swing a pass out of the back like Xavi on occasion: bonus
Seven years Philou's junior: bonus
Objectively, this works wonderfully for me.
I just wish to hell the press and his agent would get their stories straight.
The Selection For Roma's Midfield On Thursday
Pick three.
But Seriously
Some of the adults might play, but that doesn't mean they should.
ANTEI Luca
BOJAN Krkic
BORRIELLO Marco
BRIGHI Matteo
BURDISSO Nicolas
CAPRARI Gianluca
CASSETTI Marco
CICINHO
CURCI Gianluca
HEINZE Gabriel
VALDES J.Angel
LOBONT Bogdan
OKAKA C. Stefano
PERROTTA Simone
ROSI Aleandro
SIMPLICIO Fabio
STEKELENBURG Maarten
TADDEI Rodrigo
TOTTI Francesco
VERRE Valerio
VIVIANI Federico
Seems as though it may be smart to keep Simplicio around awhile, perhaps even until January, if only to fill the void in midfield of "fit but looks a bit stout South American". Notice I did not say "fat Brazilian" or "filling Adriano's buffet wading boots" or something else completely untrue.