After the relatively successful experiment
last time out of compiling a functional team of current premier league football
players whose last names begin with the letter “J”, I thought I would try it
again with the letter “K”. Off the top of my head, I was struggling but I think
I found enough players to probably form a better team than team “J”.
Think of the past and names such
as Keegan, Kennedy, Klinsmann, Keane, King, Kanu and Kuyt have all graced the
top flight of English football, but what of the current “K” team?
How they line up:
Goalkeeper – Krul (Newcastle United)
Defenders – Koscielny (Arsenal), Kompany (Man City), Kolorov (Man
City), Kaboul (Spurs)
Midfield – Kasami (Fulham), Kagawa (Man Utd), Karagounis (Fulham),
Kacaniklic (Fulham)
Forwards – Kone (Everton), Kozak (Aston Villa)
Subs: Kane, Kim, Ki, Kebe
There wasn't much in the way of
available substitutes for team “J” but the “K” team has strength in depth for
starters.
This defensive unit is truly
impressive although one of those centre backs is going to have fill in at right
back in order to play a flat back four. You could play a 3 at the back and push
Kolorov into midfield so there is flexibility too.
The midfield is perhaps a little
but Fulham heavy – so perhaps Kebe (Crystal Palace) in for Karagounis (since he
is getting on a bit) might work a bit better. An in form (his Borussia Dortmund
days) Kagawa adds a touch of class to a team that is full of seasoned
internationals but is perhaps erring on the side of solid rather than
spectacular.
The front two perhaps indicate
that the long, aerial ball might better suit this team but you could probably
swap out the currently injured Kone for Tottenham’s Harry Kane if you wanted a
bit more guile.
I personally thing that this “K”
team could certainly hold its own in the Premier League with plenty of 1-0
victories and draws away from home. Put them head to head against team “J” and
there is only one winner – what do you think?
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