Andrea Pirlo (73 Viewers)

[Quetzalcoatl]

Well not just Juve-Pirlo, I mean his whole career compared to Xavi's. Milan-Pirlo, 2007 and back was emotional to watch--so beautiful, but for Milan

 

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[deggen10]

Pirlo went into cruise control around few years ago. Happens when you win everything. While Xavi kept on improving as it coincided with Spain/Barcelona's success.

Personally i think Pirlo should've put on some bulk to make him a better player. Anyway, as long as we get CL, the contract will have been worth it.

 

[ZoSo]

Career-wise: Pirlo or Xavi?

Xavi has achieved more due to lack of competition in his prime and Pirlo is/was a better player overall. Xavi didn't show up properly until 06-07/07-08. By then Pirlo had already won 2 CLs and the world cup and Pirlo is only a year older or so than Xavi.

 

[Red]

He wasn't in control of the game in the way he has been of other matches, but he played a few great passes.

To quote Conte, 'He picked up an injury, but grit(ted) his teeth to carry on like a great man.'

I know he plays in a different position at the moment for Lazio, but could Hernanes be a long term Pirlo replacement?

Nah.

 

[ALC]

I think Pirlo's better, especially career wise. I second the notion that states Xavi's lack of competition.

 

[Red]

I'll take Pirlo over Xavi.

They both have the short passing ability, but I'll take Pirlo's long range passing over Xavi's mobility.

 

[Salvo]

Pirlo is classier IMO, silkier.

 

[Azzurri7]

Monster performance from Pirlo. His best game IMO and thinking he was injured I'm proud of him.

 

[ZoSo]

His pass to Pepe

 

[Red]

Has anyone else read this:

Cruijff speaks about great players being able to play when they are injured by adjusting their style.

He gives the example of himself playing with a groin strain and only kicking the ball with the outside of his foot due to avoid exacerbating the injury.

Was it my imagination or were the vast majority of Pirlo's longer passes played with his left foot, due to his injured right leg?

 

[ALC]

Great players

 

[Quetzalcoatl]

Was it my imagination or were the vast majority of Pirlo's longer passes played with his left foot, due to his injured right leg?

He did make some (good) long passes with his left foot which he had enough time to make with his right.

 

[deggen10]

That Pepe pass is a high-line killer. If the the forwards time their runs more in synch, it could be destructive next season/CL.

About the only way to beat teams like Barca/Madrid.

 

[Ahmed]

Career-wise: Pirlo or Xavi?

fuck Xavi.

 

[LowLife]

Awesome player. What i like the most is that he seems very motivated. He so wants to win scudetto with Juve!!!!

 

[Ahmed]

the Pirlo of Milan never had this much grinta. #JuveEffect

 

[Salvatore]

fuck Xavi.

Well done.

 

[ZoSo]

Who needs precision accuracy anything when you can get Pirlo to do it for you. GPS is a waste of time.

 

[Gabriel]

This man is one of my favorite midfielders of all time, Xavi who?

 

[Klin]

This man is one of my favorite midfielders of all time, Xavi who?

You're one of my favorites too, Gayb.

Are you up for some FIFA tomorrow around 18:00 CET?