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baggio

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Jun 3, 2003
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Doesn't change the fact that, at the time, we "needed" him if you believed the media, many fans (on here) & even certain voices within the club. It's actually quite amazing to think back at just how much that backfired..
Diego was actually a pretty good player, if we consider his first season with us a failure then it should be due to a lot of factors besides his own skill set. That said, he was unjustly sold off by Marrotta, who in fact went against the coach's wishes in that deal as Del Neri had expressly mentioned he could use Diego in his 4411/442 formation. And I think he would've done pretty well after adapting the first season. But as they say, hindsight is 20/20.
 

Buck Fuddy

Lara Chedraoui fanboy
May 22, 2009
10,893
Diego was actually a pretty good player, if we consider his first season with us a failure then it should be due to a lot of factors besides his own skill set. That said, he was unjustly sold off by Marrotta, who in fact went against the coach's wishes in that deal as Del Neri had expressly mentioned he could use Diego in his 4411/442 formation. And I think he would've done pretty well after adapting the first season. But as they say, hindsight is 20/20.
Again, whether he was or wasn't good isn't my point. I think he's a player with more negative points than positive ones, others will think the opposite.

Fact remains that the general idea at the time was that we needed him, yet we went from finishing 2nd to finishing 7th. And no, I'm not saying it was (only) because of Diego.
 

I am John

The Anallist
May 1, 2012
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I think Llorente will be a bigger question mark in attack than Sanchez or an Ibra. given his lack of game time this season and the fact that he's switching teams and leagues, I dot exactly see him hit the ground running. Have my doubts here.
I share your opinion in this case. It will be hard for him even for just settling with our style, not talking about exploding and scores many goals yet.
 

Robee

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Jun 21, 2011
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Again, whether he was or wasn't good isn't my point. I think he's a player with more negative points than positive ones, others will think the opposite.

Fact remains that the general idea at the time was that we needed him, yet we went from finishing 2nd to finishing 7th. And no, I'm not saying it was (only) because of Diego.
There is a huge gap between spending big money in a godawful team or spending big money in an established power. Please note.
 

Bianconero81

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Jan 26, 2009
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I honestly don't understand what people expect. Sanchez is arguably better than our entire forward line, Vucinic included (and I say this, because Vucinic is awesome on his day, but lately he has been 80% in absentia).

Is he a top player? Probably not. Is he a very good player? Most definitely. Is he good enough for this Juventus, and will he upgrade our attack? A resounding yes.

Lloretne and Sanchez will give our forward line a massive boost. Perhaps in 3-5 years when we can afford the Agueros, Suarezes, and Falcaos of this world, things might change/be different, but for now Sanchez is as good as it gets.
 

Nzoric

Grazie Mirko
Jan 16, 2011
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I honestly don't understand what people expect. Sanchez is arguably better than our entire forward line, Vucinic included (and I say this, because Vucinic is awesome on his day, but lately he has been 80% in absentia).

Is he a top player? Probably not. Is he a very good player? Most definitely. Is he good enough for this Juventus, and will he upgrade our attack? A resounding yes.

Lloretne and Sanchez will give our forward line a massive boost. Perhaps in 3-5 years when we can afford the Agueros, Suarezes, and Falcaos of this world, things might change/be different, but for now Sanchez is as good as it gets.
So we should just pay them 20m for him :agree:
 

Hust

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May 29, 2005
93,703
I honestly don't understand what people expect. Sanchez is arguably better than our entire forward line, Vucinic included (and I say this, because Vucinic is awesome on his day, but lately he has been 80% in absentia).

Is he a top player? Probably not. Is he a very good player? Most definitely. Is he good enough for this Juventus, and will he upgrade our attack? A resounding yes.

Lloretne and Sanchez will give our forward line a massive boost. Perhaps in 3-5 years when we can afford the Agueros, Suarezes, and Falcaos of this world, things might change/be different, but for now Sanchez is as good as it gets.
:tup:

I like this "80% absentia" you keep saying. :D

Who knows man, the way our men behind the scenes are landing the Pogbas and what not for our youth, in 3-4 years we might have already found the next Cavani, Falcao, Aguero and Suarez for next to nothing. I mean, look at what we paid for Pogba and "IF" we do sell, imagine what money we will make. Who knows. All I know is, I'm optimistic as fuck about next year.
 

Bianconero81

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Jan 26, 2009
40,177
So we should just pay them 20m for him :agree:
20m isn't a lot for someone of his qualities, so yes. If you consider that Matri cost 18m a couple of seasons ago, and players like Andy Carrol and Downing went for shitloads of money, not to mention how much Roma paid for Lamela, and the fact that guys like Osvaldo and Pazzini are valued at 10m+, then 20m is a bargain for a player like Sanchez.
 

Hust

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Hustini
May 29, 2005
93,703
20m isn't a lot for someone of his qualities, so yes. If you consider that Matri cost 18m a couple of seasons ago, and players like Andy Carrol and Downing went for shitloads of money, not to mention how much Roma paid for Lamela, and the fact that guys like Osvaldo and Pazzini are valued at 10m+, then 20m is a bargain for a player like Sanchez.
:tup:

18m for matree :sergio:
 

Gep

The Guv'nor
Jun 12, 2005
16,494
It cracks me up with some of you here who claim Sanchez isn't right for us, he's average, we should look else where. Remember last summer some of you here put all your eggs in one basket with the whole RVP thing, then once it got whittled down to just no one better everyone then changed their fickle minds and started panicking with what ever was left. Pissed myself laughing when we got Bendtner I even thought well done Marotta. Pure genius. Cos we all knew it wouldn't work but was still silently confident we'll win the scudetto again.

We're not in a financial position to be purchasing these Suarez when there is a lot of powerhouse clubs in competition with us, cos we'll never win. So turning your noses up on a possible Sanchez coup staggers me. The guy has class, will bring a different dimension to our attack yet that isn't good enough. Barcelona paid good money for a quality player in Sanchez but how could it have worked if their philosophy is to play through their blue eyed boy!?
I'd be the same cos you're not gonna get the best out of nobody that way. I'd say what's their loss is our gain. And we should sign Sanchez without any hesitation. Cos were in no position to spend huge amounts and the guy was immense in our league. He'll be amazing with us I can just see.

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Nzoric

Grazie Mirko
Jan 16, 2011
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20m isn't a lot for someone of his qualities, so yes. If you consider that Matri cost 18m a couple of seasons ago, and players like Andy Carrol and Downing went for shitloads of money, not to mention how much Roma paid for Lamela, and the fact that guys like Osvaldo and Pazzini are valued at 10m+, then 20m is a bargain for a player like Sanchez.
I'll continue this discussion with my door.
 
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