On the other hand he plays a role, can fill in when needed, is popular in the dressing room and most of all can teach the younger players a thing or two. Carra wouldn't have become the player he did if it wasn't for Sami playing beside him and as great as Agger and Skrtel are it wouldn't hurt to keep him. Also next year is his testimonial and i was hoping he would become a coach after he retires. Besides he has kept himself in good shape, i think he can be one of those players who can go on to 36 or 37 although obviously not playing every game. Maldini is 40 and still playing for AC Milan.