Alvaro Morata (11 Viewers)
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Gigi was offered the captaincy and turned it down.
Bonucci has been here for like a decade, and he took a 1 year break basically and came back as soon as possible (indicated within 6 months he wants to come back). Last time Morata was with us was 4 years go. And been in overall 2 years in Juve shirt. Not exactly the same thing.
I assume the seniority is reset, but even if it isnt, several players will be ahead of him. Not the new kids tho.
Bonucci has been here for like a decade, and he took a 1 year break basically and came back as soon as possible (indicated within 6 months he wants to come back). Last time Morata was with us was 4 years go. And been in overall 2 years in Juve shirt. Not exactly the same thing.
I assume the seniority is reset, but even if it isnt, several players will be ahead of him. Not the new kids tho.
Our captaincy system is not strictly about seniority though, that's what they do at Real Madrid for example, where the player with most years in the team is captain no questions asked.
For Juve there isn't this rule, but it obviously factors into play.
Anyway this isn't a case where this should be controversial as Morata has never been a leader. Unlike Ronaldo who could be on the captain's shortlist from the moment he arrived.
Buffon, Szczesny, Chiellini, Bonucci, De Ligt, Alex Sandro, Cuadrado, Bentancur, Ramsey, Ronaldo, Dybala, Bernardeschi
All surely are ahead.
For Juve there isn't this rule, but it obviously factors into play.
Anyway this isn't a case where this should be controversial as Morata has never been a leader. Unlike Ronaldo who could be on the captain's shortlist from the moment he arrived.
Buffon, Szczesny, Chiellini, Bonucci, De Ligt, Alex Sandro, Cuadrado, Bentancur, Ramsey, Ronaldo, Dybala, Bernardeschi
All surely are ahead.
There is no fixed rule because that's stupid, but there is respect through seniority.
Has Ronaldo ever worn the armband? I think he got thrown it once after two captains got subbed in a game (Bonucci then Higuain), and he gave the armband to Matuidi, who I believe was the outfield player left on the field who had most appearances (Buffon was in goal). In fact that Udinese game is the kind that backs up my point.
When Marchisio was here he was 3rd based on this. When Mandzukic got it once he had the most with the exception of Bonucci, who had just returned from his traitor stunt at Milan. Same for Dybala in his odd game with the armband.
If Buffon and Bonucci hadn't left and returned you'd still see the appearance seniority of Buffon, Chiellini, Bonucci, Dybala, Alex Sandro, Cuadrado etc. It's right that Chiellini has it, so I'd then be surprised if it isn't Bonucci captain and Dybala vc next season, presuming Chiellini retires.
Has Ronaldo ever worn the armband? I think he got thrown it once after two captains got subbed in a game (Bonucci then Higuain), and he gave the armband to Matuidi, who I believe was the outfield player left on the field who had most appearances (Buffon was in goal). In fact that Udinese game is the kind that backs up my point.
When Marchisio was here he was 3rd based on this. When Mandzukic got it once he had the most with the exception of Bonucci, who had just returned from his traitor stunt at Milan. Same for Dybala in his odd game with the armband.
If Buffon and Bonucci hadn't left and returned you'd still see the appearance seniority of Buffon, Chiellini, Bonucci, Dybala, Alex Sandro, Cuadrado etc. It's right that Chiellini has it, so I'd then be surprised if it isn't Bonucci captain and Dybala vc next season, presuming Chiellini retires.
