Alberto Aquilani - M C - Liverpool (25 Viewers)
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I understand some of your concerns, but Krasic and a healthy Aquilani alone would be a pretty big upgrade to our midfield... and it's really been quite awhile since we've seen a match fit, in form Camo.
Pepe will be useful, Lanzafame is a project, but he has some potential. I also think that Melo will rebound this year, and put in some solid performances... our midfield is looking pretty good, actually. Much better than the midfield we saw yesterday. Maybe Jorge 'The Solution' Martinez will solidify that other wing spot for us... :xfinger:
I would answer yes to all four of Sergio's points. Our fullbacks still scare the shit out of me though...
If we could get Tremoulinas, our attack would be freakin' awesome. But again, there are significant issues at RB still, and the depth along our entire back line is currently pretty damn poor. Celia and Motta have a ton of work to do before they deserve to be 1st choice players... although it looks like they may end up in those roles anyway (especially Motta).
Pepe will be useful, Lanzafame is a project, but he has some potential. I also think that Melo will rebound this year, and put in some solid performances... our midfield is looking pretty good, actually. Much better than the midfield we saw yesterday. Maybe Jorge 'The Solution' Martinez will solidify that other wing spot for us... :xfinger:
I would answer yes to all four of Sergio's points. Our fullbacks still scare the shit out of me though...
If we could get Tremoulinas, our attack would be freakin' awesome. But again, there are significant issues at RB still, and the depth along our entire back line is currently pretty damn poor. Celia and Motta have a ton of work to do before they deserve to be 1st choice players... although it looks like they may end up in those roles anyway (especially Motta).
The no was for the depth. We might have more players than last season, but when I think of depth I think of suitable players who can come in and do a good job as cover. Of course, the one thing we have to hold constant in this is that the regular starter is good enough, which isn't the case in a few positions.
We have become more athletic, but again, I'm more interested in skill. We have had athletic players during the last few seasons like Sissoko, DC, Brazzo, and others, but they aren't quality. Now we bring in Pepe. OK, but where is the quality?
Overall, I'm happy about Bonucci, Krasic and Aquilani if he stays healthy. I'm not happy about bringing in Lanza for Seba, spending 12 for Martinez, not getting a serious upgrade to the RB spot, along with other loan and co-own deals which I don't approve of.
If we manage to get a solid LB and Aquilani remains healthy, Marotta will get a passing grade from me. But I don't have to say that a lot of these players could turn out to be busts.
We have become more athletic, but again, I'm more interested in skill. We have had athletic players during the last few seasons like Sissoko, DC, Brazzo, and others, but they aren't quality. Now we bring in Pepe. OK, but where is the quality?
Overall, I'm happy about Bonucci, Krasic and Aquilani if he stays healthy. I'm not happy about bringing in Lanza for Seba, spending 12 for Martinez, not getting a serious upgrade to the RB spot, along with other loan and co-own deals which I don't approve of.
If we manage to get a solid LB and Aquilani remains healthy, Marotta will get a passing grade from me. But I don't have to say that a lot of these players could turn out to be busts.
I can see Kuyt leaving. Hodgson prefers his work horses in the middle. Though I consider Dirk a vital part of the team. Rumor is cash plus a player. All I can see is us taking Chivu or Pandev.
So far all the Kuyt stuff is speculation. A couple of journalists have denied the rumor via twitter.
Ruiz, I haven't heard anything about him since the beginning of the market. I guess he'd be a replacement for Riera or Benayoun. Scored a massive amount of goals in the dutch league but I can't say whether he would hold down a regular spot in the squad.
We have bid for Toivonen.
So far all the Kuyt stuff is speculation. A couple of journalists have denied the rumor via twitter.
Ruiz, I haven't heard anything about him since the beginning of the market. I guess he'd be a replacement for Riera or Benayoun. Scored a massive amount of goals in the dutch league but I can't say whether he would hold down a regular spot in the squad.
We have bid for Toivonen.
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why martinez for 12 mil?
Look, dude, you know me, and my policy on short term gratification vs long term satisfaction.
If there is anyone here that champions a full on youth movement, its yours truly. But juventus is in a unique conundrum.
They are a prestigious team, with high expectations every year,that right now, unfortunately, do not have the budget to simply throw money at a problem, nor do they have a fanbase who, sad to say, is willing to suffer a couple of years with a full on youth movement in order to see a long term dynasty.
Trust me, I would love to see Juve with a bunch of young stars on the team. I was screaming for that the moment they got sent down to Serie B. The champions that would have stayed behind anyway, combined with a young, fresh squad, would have been more than enough to gain promotion, and in the process have the extra advantage of giving young players a full season of acclimation to the juventus Project.
I was extremely unhappy with the fact that they didn't cash in on some players who were waffling when they had the chance to.
Juve is not Genoa, they are not Palermo, they are not Udinese.
They are juventus, and with that comes a certain expectation.
But reality being what it is, the severe financial backlash from what happened is still affecting the team even today, although each year, things get just a little better on the financial front, and I feel that the quality will continue to come through year after year, and by the time they are ready to move into that new stadium, boy, watch out, because Juve will be back, and they will once again be the pioneers of not only Serie A, but of Europe, when things were done with class, civility, and a sense of grace, from the players to the front office.
If there is anyone here that champions a full on youth movement, its yours truly. But juventus is in a unique conundrum.
They are a prestigious team, with high expectations every year,that right now, unfortunately, do not have the budget to simply throw money at a problem, nor do they have a fanbase who, sad to say, is willing to suffer a couple of years with a full on youth movement in order to see a long term dynasty.
Trust me, I would love to see Juve with a bunch of young stars on the team. I was screaming for that the moment they got sent down to Serie B. The champions that would have stayed behind anyway, combined with a young, fresh squad, would have been more than enough to gain promotion, and in the process have the extra advantage of giving young players a full season of acclimation to the juventus Project.
I was extremely unhappy with the fact that they didn't cash in on some players who were waffling when they had the chance to.
Juve is not Genoa, they are not Palermo, they are not Udinese.
They are juventus, and with that comes a certain expectation.
But reality being what it is, the severe financial backlash from what happened is still affecting the team even today, although each year, things get just a little better on the financial front, and I feel that the quality will continue to come through year after year, and by the time they are ready to move into that new stadium, boy, watch out, because Juve will be back, and they will once again be the pioneers of not only Serie A, but of Europe, when things were done with class, civility, and a sense of grace, from the players to the front office.
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