Mmm yeah. Right back is the perennial question mark these days. Irrespective of who is picked, you know that Valencia is going to put in a shift to help his full back out.
It's a tough one. Bale deserves every bit of respect he's getting at the moment. As you say, I'd be very worried about Rafael's rashness and positional discipline in a game like this - and I think if he did play, Redknapp would encourage his side to channel even more play down that flank. I know what you mean about Neville, but in fairness, I thought he shackled Bellamy superbly and contrary to what most people have said, I think he handled Ribery fine as well. I'd sway towards Neville now we're at the business end of the season.
Carrick! I hadn't even considered him - he's fallen off the radar hasn't he? He's had a long rest now. Who knows, it could be the making of him for the last few matches. Wouldn't be shocked to see Berbatov out and Carrick in, in a three man midfield. He's had wretched form, but he's capable of so much more. I hope he has a strong end to the season so we can put to bed these ideas of him being flogged in the summer. Edit: Carrick, that is! Though the same applies to Berba.
