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What kind of defender is Alberto Masi, and what sort of defence is he best suited to?
Masi plays on the left hand-side of two center-backs, in a flat back-four. He is tall and athletic – though not as muscular as say, Giorgio Chiellini. He prefers to play off his man, guiding and shepherding the ball rather than rashly diving in, though he did receive a harsh red card for doing exactly that this season. He has been compared to Alessandro Nesta in the round-ups since the deal was struck, and you can kind of see what they mean as – like Nesta – he uses his hips and body to ease a player away from danger, only going for the ball when sure and absolutely necessary. He is one of those defenders that doesn’t necessarily feel as though he has to win the ball every time. It’s rare to see him launch himself over attackers to win a header outside of the box, just because it is there to head.
What are his best qualities?
How comfortable he is with and without the ball. When he played for the Lega Pro National Side (in both England and Dubai), a comment was made by an English blogger that when Masi gets the ball, he plays it out to others rather than just straight up. He uses the defenders and low-lying midfielders around him rather than simply give it air and hope someone will pick it up. He’s always looking to get the ball in to a position where it will go forward – which is different from always hitting it forward.
Without the ball, it is how he manages the space around him. He is not the quickest defender so he is very good at following the direction of a ball, and then deciding if he should drop back or close the space down in front of him. Apart from when in a crowded penalty area (see below).
What weaknesses does he need to work on?
For a tall defender, he does sometimes get caught under the action at dead-ball situations. That might as much be down to the frenzy of Lega Pro games where you can have 15+ players in a penalty area at one time, but if you watch footage, you often see him in a space on his own as the ball goes over or past him. He needs to dominate more and increase his vocal presence – but as a 19 year-old you expect this from only his first professional season. He would also need to give himself a yard against a really quick defender – which does sometimes leave him as the last man back.
Would he, in your opinion, fit Antonio Conte’s demanding, possession-based, high-pressing style?
Yes. He plays a high line with Pro Vercelli, and his teammates are midfielders and full-backs that like the ball to their feet. But I think he needs a brute beside him, someone that attacks the ball whilst he does the cultured stuff around them. And he needs a good left-back to help with his development: someone who can cover him, as he will cover them – and allow him to make the odd mistake by being there for him.
This year will be key to his development. He’ll be 20 soon after the new season starts. Given a good start in Serie B, there’s the hope of a National U-21 call-up. My only concern is that should Pro Vercelli get caught out in the higher level, how exposed he may be pushing that high line?
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Masi plays on the left hand-side of two center-backs, in a flat back-four. He is tall and athletic – though not as muscular as say, Giorgio Chiellini. He prefers to play off his man, guiding and shepherding the ball rather than rashly diving in, though he did receive a harsh red card for doing exactly that this season. He has been compared to Alessandro Nesta in the round-ups since the deal was struck, and you can kind of see what they mean as – like Nesta – he uses his hips and body to ease a player away from danger, only going for the ball when sure and absolutely necessary. He is one of those defenders that doesn’t necessarily feel as though he has to win the ball every time. It’s rare to see him launch himself over attackers to win a header outside of the box, just because it is there to head.
What are his best qualities?
How comfortable he is with and without the ball. When he played for the Lega Pro National Side (in both England and Dubai), a comment was made by an English blogger that when Masi gets the ball, he plays it out to others rather than just straight up. He uses the defenders and low-lying midfielders around him rather than simply give it air and hope someone will pick it up. He’s always looking to get the ball in to a position where it will go forward – which is different from always hitting it forward.
Without the ball, it is how he manages the space around him. He is not the quickest defender so he is very good at following the direction of a ball, and then deciding if he should drop back or close the space down in front of him. Apart from when in a crowded penalty area (see below).
What weaknesses does he need to work on?
For a tall defender, he does sometimes get caught under the action at dead-ball situations. That might as much be down to the frenzy of Lega Pro games where you can have 15+ players in a penalty area at one time, but if you watch footage, you often see him in a space on his own as the ball goes over or past him. He needs to dominate more and increase his vocal presence – but as a 19 year-old you expect this from only his first professional season. He would also need to give himself a yard against a really quick defender – which does sometimes leave him as the last man back.
Would he, in your opinion, fit Antonio Conte’s demanding, possession-based, high-pressing style?
Yes. He plays a high line with Pro Vercelli, and his teammates are midfielders and full-backs that like the ball to their feet. But I think he needs a brute beside him, someone that attacks the ball whilst he does the cultured stuff around them. And he needs a good left-back to help with his development: someone who can cover him, as he will cover them – and allow him to make the odd mistake by being there for him.
This year will be key to his development. He’ll be 20 soon after the new season starts. Given a good start in Serie B, there’s the hope of a National U-21 call-up. My only concern is that should Pro Vercelli get caught out in the higher level, how exposed he may be pushing that high line?
http://juventiknows.com/juventus-primavera-latest-welcome-nicola-leali-paul-pogba-alberto-masi/
