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:lol: Alright, Stephan. Most would think that comment would mean next season -- when he'll be 34 all season. If you want to go by the calendar year for some strange reason, do your thing.

He'll turn 34 in August, Steph. But yes, getting older.

The kid's development has been fine, guys. He's played well when called upon, and been in a winning environment learning from a couple of legends. He's getting called up by the national team. He's fine. Have a little patience. Also, this talk of him going somewhere else is utterly...

Yeah, but obviously Licht hasn't been particularly good for the most part (clearly behind DeSciglio). Allegri has also left Steph out of the group stages 2 seasons in a row. We definitely need another RB. Also, Rugani should have started today. For sure.

:lol: He's a stud, no doubt! Rugani and Caldara are going to lock shit down at the back. Future is bright!

Definitely put in an excellent shift. Great point about the celebrating, too B_Aus. Rugani was amped at the end of the match, great to see him enjoying himself.

Athletically speaking, Ogbonna was a bit of a physical specimen, which is why everyone though he'd develop into something a little more. As for those defenders, Sandro just had a slow start. That happens, especially when there are so many changes in the squad, and on the back line. But...

I was going to say this earlier, but didn't want to give additional excuses for Rugani (Licht had nothing to do with his mistake), or throw Steph under the bus. However, I do think it's worth pointing out that whoever plays in that RCB role is generally at a bit of a disadvantage, seeing as...

Absolutely. Which is why it's not a surprise that happened. He needs to play.

Oh, it's a tag-team effort for sure. Initially, Rugani's got to be more composed on the ball though, and if he's going to dive in like that, he's got to actually clear it. So yeah, a bit unlucky the clearance gets deflected into Perica's path, and obviously we expect Giorgio to be able to...

Definitely not the start he wanted! Ouch.

Max is probably just trying to motivate him -- and excuse his own actions, given some of Allegri's decisions this season obviously haven't been great. I think Rugani is the type who will respond well. Even if he doesn't have the greatest game, he'll probably try to refocus his efforts in...

Alright, Pedro, I get what you're saying. But that's not that unusual for a young guy trying to take over the mantle from world class CBs at one of the biggest clubs in the world. He'll grow in confidence with more playing time, as he comes to feel he belongs his game will improve -- and he'll...

Definitely looks like a bright future to me!

We gotta defend Ruganz, Hust. Time to rebuild this defense, and I think he's going to be a stud at this club for a long time. Pus, he's already better than Benatia. :D

Now he struggles with personality? Based on what? The guy has been a model teammate, and everybody I've heard speak within the organization has raved about his professionalism, the way he's trained and comported himself while riding the bench. Maybe people should dial down their...

Ahh, I see. My mistake @duranfj, that makes a lot more sense.

That is absolutely crazy. Sturaro is terrible, and we should be looking to move him. MDS hasn't been a confident player in 2 years; he has shown absolutely nothing to suggest that he should be playing at CB. It's time to commit to Rugani, and see exactly what we've got.

Rugani is doing just fine. Yes, he's going to make some mistakes, but I'd rather we let him make them at this point than Benatia. He needs minutes in important matches to develop properly. Whether folks like it or not, this year and next are very much transitional years for this team...

Maybe everybody should calm the fuck down, and let him develop. Amazing overreactions by some people here. Unreal. He's going to be great for this club.