If there was ONE time where we were supposed to go with the 4-3-3, this was the time. Or 4-4-2 with wingers.
I am somewhat as usual disappointed to see a defender like Chivu playing as a midfielder, while we have many other options. Chivu will do a decent job, and provice security, but that is it. On the other hand, if this fail completely, which I have a strange feeling it will, we have offensive options on the bench.
As for Figo, he always plays when he's fit. I quite like him as a player who can come off the bench, but he hasn't done a decent game from start, since God knows when. Time for another injury, I hope.