Andrea Pirlo (51 Viewers)
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Wijnaldum, Henderson, Fabinho and Milner? They might be world class in a single aspect like Arthur is WC with the ball under pressure, but overall until Klopp turned them into a machine, only Fabinho showed potential to be great already in Monaco. The rest prior to Klopp can easily be grouped in the same tier or lower as Rabiot, Bentancur, Ramsey or Arthur. Give that midfield to Pirlo and our midfield would probably look just as incompetent
I would say our guys fit together much better than your guys, even when we’re playing poorly we’re the ball moves smoothly through the midfield and we’re able to have some control. The players in Juve’s midfield haven’t fit together in some time, probably since the Vidal, Pirlo days. That’s down to a lack of identity more than anything. That can be bandaged, but only for so long
Being world class in one aspect is more than enough if they complement each other which is exactly the case over there. They were far from that mediocre tier, standing out in jack shit. They just hadn't found the right balance yet without Fabinho. Give that to Pirlo and we'll see. The rest is pure and utter speculation by haters.
Also look a bit further at the rest of the decennium CL winning midfields and see the bigger picture.
Also look a bit further at the rest of the decennium CL winning midfields and see the bigger picture.
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Plus it had been obvious all season Bentancur had issues in that role and was likely to make a mistake. He should never have been asked to be in that position.
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I'd sell Rabiot, I think we can get a good sum for him, he will always be a player that does some good stuff but is dumb and has no character. Bentancur I'd keep on the bench, see what he does next year then sell his ass if it's more of the same (Boca clause). Ramsey should go, hopefully some mid table prem club would take him.
This is why it's always important to consult the coach and make signings that fits his style of play rather than making random 'market opportunity' signings. Heck the one time Liverpool failed is when they applied this 'market opportunity' policy and signed Thiago who despite being a WC midfielder in his own right, has failed to adapt in Klopp's system. Klopp knows only one way to play and he's been successful in moulding these functional, 'system' players into consistent performers.
It's the same thing with Atalanta and Gasperini. Their midfielders move the ball way better than us.
If Pandemic Pirlo is serious about his coaching job and wants to implement his 'thesis' on the pitch and develop an identity, he should request for certain player profiles that suit his football otherwise next season is gonna be more or less the same as this season.
It's the same thing with Atalanta and Gasperini. Their midfielders move the ball way better than us.
If Pandemic Pirlo is serious about his coaching job and wants to implement his 'thesis' on the pitch and develop an identity, he should request for certain player profiles that suit his football otherwise next season is gonna be more or less the same as this season.
True all that except the bolded part..to match the players you request to your style/thesis, you need a clear and distinct way of playing which the winemaker doesn't have. Anyone know what the fuck it is he is trying to do?
Looking at this team trying to shuffle and cover ground without the ball especially is painful, and this is the most basic thing in team organization.
Klopp can say to peeperpool my players are fading I need 250m to build a similar team and you'd know exactly what is lacking and what they need, not us, we have no identity.
Looking at this team trying to shuffle and cover ground without the ball especially is painful, and this is the most basic thing in team organization.
Klopp can say to peeperpool my players are fading I need 250m to build a similar team and you'd know exactly what is lacking and what they need, not us, we have no identity.
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