Alessandro Matri (30 Viewers)

[Hust]

Poor game from Matri, which was hardly a surprise given how little he has played.

Not sure I'd criticise him for the 'chance' he had close in in the first half, even though it looked bad.

The goalie was out to him very quickly and I'm not sure there was really a way for Matri to get the ball past him.

...now imagine that had been Giovinco.

 

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[Tommy]

 

[Red]

...now imagine that had been Giovinco.

Why?

 

[Hust]

Why?

You would have seen a significantly different reaction from members here. (not saying you)

 

[JuveJay]

...now imagine that had been Giovinco.

I reckon Giovinco would have tried to go around him to the left and slice it wide.

 

[Hust]

I reckon Giovinco would have tried to go around him to the left and slice it wide.

OR go for the killer pass instead.

 

[JuveJay]

OR go for the killer pass instead.

In that position?

 

[Hust]

In that position?

I was thinking of the slice Matri had in the second half that he sent into orbit.


(forgot about the point-blanker he hit at the goalie)

 

[JuveJay]

Oh, yeah, I'd expect Giovinco would probably have gone for that left foot slice again, like he did in Donetsk. Different sort of player though, defenders know Matri is not as quick or tricky as Giovinco, so you can get a bit closer to him.

 

[Hængebøffer]

You would have seen a significantly different reaction from members here. (not saying you)

Yes, but from you.

 

[Hust]

Yes, but from you.

I'd be one, yes. That's why I said imagine if it was Giovinco.

 

[RAMI-N]

Juventus vs. Palermo: What We Learned from Juve's 1-0 Win in Sicily​

BY GIANNI VERSCHUEREN (FEATURED COLUMNIST) ON DECEMBER 9, 2012 1,691 reads 14

Alessandro Matri Wasn't Good, but He Wasn't Bad Either.

Before you bring out the pitchforks and light the torches, hear me out.

Yes, Alessandro Matri missed about 25 open chances in this game. Yes, Arturo Vidal's through ball in the first half was so perfect even my mum could have put that away.

But for all of his misses in front of goal, Matri played a very useful game in midfield and the buildup.

Matri hasn't played all that many minutes this season, and his start against Palermo was his first in ages. He lacks the confidence of the coaching staff, and with that much rust, he's bound not to be very sharp in front of goal.

But Matri fought the entire game. He did a remarkable amount of defensive work and provided the midfielders with an excellent target to play the ball into the box. He did a good job holding on to the ball and forced a lot of openings for his teammates.

If he had scored on that beautiful pass from Vidal, he could have easily received a B for his efforts.

The month of December will be crucial for Matri, and he will have to prove to Conte that there is still a place for him on this team. But fans should at least give the guy the chance to get his feet under him and build some confidence. Strikers don't just magically start scoring again.

I was very happy to see him start today, and I hope he gets some more chances in the following weeks. If the goals stay away, so be it.


http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...e-learned-from-juves-1-0-win-in-sicily/page/5

 

[Trezegol17]

Likable guy but very frustrating to watch him play without confidence.
I hope he get's his chance tonight and finally scores one.

 

[RAMI-N]

Likable guy but very frustrating to watch him play without confidence.
I hope he get's his chance tonight and finally scores one.

:xfinger:

 

[Hængebøffer]

Likable guy but very frustrating to watch him play without confidence.
I hope he get's his chance tonight and finally scores one.

This.

 

[Bianconero_Aus]

And people comparing him to a turd bag leech fuck like Amauri are assholes.

 

[RAMI-N]

 

[Jem83]

And people comparing him to a turd bag leech fuck like Amauri are assholes.

 

[Lion]

And people comparing him to a turd bag leech $#@! like Amauri are assholes.

u u so mean, runt?

 

[Bianconero_Aus]

y u b mad 4?