Alessandro Matri (21 Viewers)

Jem83

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Nov 7, 2005
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No one is claiming he's better than Trezeguet or Kovacevic in their prime. We're just saying he's better than Zalayeta, and of that there can be very little doubt.
 

Bjerknes

"Top Economist"
Mar 16, 2004
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No one is claiming he's better than Trezeguet or Kovacevic in their prime. We're just saying he's better than Zalayeta, and of that there can be very little doubt.
Zalayeta was only a sub for us, so who really knows. He was clutch, though.

Matri is overrated on these forums by certain folks.
 

Jem83

maitre'd at Canal Bar
Nov 7, 2005
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Zalayeta was only a sub for us, so who really knows. He was clutch, though.

Matri is overrated on these forums by certain folks.
Well, considering I'm one of his staunchest admirerers and defenders, I'm assuming you're talking about me?

I think it's the opposite; that he's underrated by those who don't like him.

I have yet to hear anyone of the #MatriBelievers claim that he's fuoriclasse or even very near to being that. All we're saying is that he's a fine striker. We don't claim that he's better than Trez, Cavani, Suarez, Benz, Balotelli, Higuain and the likes. Most of us are just annoyed that people didn't give him proper credit for his contributions to the side.

Llorente is a better striker, too, but I feel that Matri will give him some competition for a starting spot, and that's a good thing for the club.
 

Bianconero81

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Jan 26, 2009
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Matri pisses all over Zalayeta and Kovacevic.
:disagree: You are free to believe what you want, but Kovacevic in particular, was not inferior to Matri.

In any case, the gulf in class between Matri, Zalayeta, and Kovacevic isn't so evident; hence, it's perfectly plausible to feel that Matri is better than either of those two, or vice versa ;)

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Well, considering I'm one of his staunchest admirerers and defenders, I'm assuming you're talking about me?

I think it's the opposite; that he's underrated by those who don't like him.

I have yet to hear anyone of the #MatriBelievers claim that he's fuoriclasse or even very near to being that. All we're saying is that he's a fine striker. We don't claim that he's better than Trez, Cavani, Suarez, Benz, Balotelli, Higuain and the likes. Most of us are just annoyed that people didn't give him proper credit for his contributions to the side.

Llorente is a better striker, too, but I feel that Matri will give him some competition for a starting spot, and that's a good thing for the club.
Balotelli doesn't belong in that list either :D
 

Bianconero_Aus

Beppe Marotta Is My God
May 26, 2009
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Kovacevic was a really good striker but an utter disappointment for us.

There is no way Zalayeta is/was a better striker than Matri. Besides a couple of clutch goals against the Spanish giants, he didnt do much else b
 

Gep

The Guv'nor
Jun 12, 2005
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Kovacevic was a really good striker but an utter disappointment for us.

There is no way Zalayeta is/was a better striker than Matri. Besides a couple of clutch goals against the Spanish giants, he didnt do much else b
Darko was great off the bench, even tho he always looked stoned.

Zala gave us some great memories especially against Real and Bartha.
 

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