Nery Castillo Feels The Wrath Of Shitty Formations

If Manchester City doesn’t work for Nery Castillo, then there’s always Saudi Arabia. That’s if he wants to follow in the footsteps of national teammate Jared Borgetti. Castillo started his first game this weekend against Everton and was a part of Sven Goran Eriksson’s oddly formed side. You know how odd? They managed to muster enough grunt for one effin’ shot on goal in 92 minutes. If that doesn’t prove that it was odd, then the fact that Nery was trailing a one-man striking army is cause enough to call Eriksson a “pendejo.” That’s “dumbass” to all you monolinguals. The Independent reported:

Eriksson’s team-talks have a pronounced effect and things picked up. But the curious way his team was organised – Elano sent out wide right to make room for the Mexican Nery Castillo, operating behind a lone striker – suggested more profound problems about how to assemble his players for a day like this.

We’ll be damned if Castillo fails to impress them English blokes. Jared Borgetti’s stint at Bolton was a bust because he’s an old fart and if his head isn’t in the game, then there’s no way he’s gonna score. But Nery is some quality stuff. So Sven, if you want the most out of your energetic 23 year old, take this: either give him two strikers to feed, or play him on the wing damnit. Putting Nery at the helm is disastrous, but the guy can create more space than a real estate developer.

Eriksson makes threats after City cowed by Everton fight [Independent]
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