Andrea Pirlo (71 Viewers)

[Vinny Del Pogba]

From FI.

Pirlo rejuvenated by Old Lady
By Football Italia staff

Andrea Pirlo has predicted more success for Italian giants Juventus after two consecutive Scudetto titles.

“Joining Juventus was the right thing for everyone involved,” the 34-year-old told the Corriere de Bahia while in Brazil with the national side.

“I feel rejuvenated in Bianconero. I’m part of a great squad of players that has won and will continue to win.

“Without that move then I may not have even been here with the national side.”

The playmaker joined the Old Lady on a free transfer in 2011 after Milan opted against renewing his contract at San Siro.

Turning to the Confederations Cup, which will start on Sunday for Italy against Mexico, Pirlo was looking forward to the event.

“We deserve to be here, we are four-time world champions,” he said of the Euro 2012 runners-up. “It’ll be a great feeling to play at the Maracana and we want to impress.

“And then I want to come back here next year for my third and final World Cup tournament.”

Pirlo could win his 100th cap for his country this weekend. Only Dino Zoff, Paolo Maldini, Gigi Buffon and Fabio Cannavaro have reached three figures for the Azzurri.
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[Bianconero_Aus]

One of the best pieces of "business" by the club. Ever. He's been a sensational signing for us, Milan management obviously have rocks in their head for letting this move happen. Inter-esque shit by them at the time.

Sucks that he can't get a proper rest after a long season though. I think Pirlo needs to be carefully managed next season, we should be willing to use Pogba in more Serie A/Coppa Italia games and rest Pirlo as much as possible. A fresh maestro in the big games can be very effective weapon.

 

[Lion]

hopefully he has less grandpa moments this season.

 

[Bianconero_Aus]

Lion you so crazy.

 

[Lion]

not joking. he had some infuriating momens where he dwelled on the ball too long and lost it when he had many options to pass to.

your 34 years ffs. you should know better than to think everytime a player outmuscles you the ref will award you a foul

 

[Hydde]

agree with lion.

This last season was nothis best. Nothing in comparison with his first season.

 

[Vinny Del Pogba]

According to whoscored he had a pretty damn good season just judging by their match ratings.

 

[Bianconero_Aus]

not joking. he had some infuriating momens where he dwelled on the ball too long and lost it when he had many options to pass to.

your 34 years ffs. you should know better than to think everytime a player outmuscles you the ref will award you a foul

True, he had a few too many of those moments last season.

Like I said, I think we need to manage him well next season. Can't expect him to play 50+ games again. It's not good cricket (no Ahmed)

 

[Rabbit]

This is so stupid.

lol

 

[Bianconero_Aus]

He has been injured a lot? Check
He'll be one our highest earners? Check
He just turned 32? Check
Do I smell another flop? Hmm....

lol

 

[Jem83]

The av change

You've had Storari for so long I feel this is truly an historic moment.

There he sits, perched high up on his favourite branch, offering a hopeless stare to the likes of Cron, LB, Turk and B81. I SALUTE YOU, AUS!!! HAIL!!

 

[Vinny Del Pogba]

Bring back Storari.

 

[Bianconero81]

The av change

You've had Storari for so long I feel this is truly an historic moment.

There he sits, perched high up on his favourite branch, offering a hopeless stare to the likes of Cron, LB, Turk and B81. I SALUTE YOU, AUS!!! HAIL!!

:ferocious

 

[Jem83]

:ferocious

 

[Bianconero81]

You let me down Brah. In no way should I ever be pooled with that group

Much love to my favorite puppy

 

[ZoSo]

“I always thought Andrea Pirlo was special, as you could tell that even from when he was a kid at Inter. He has that knack that only the absolute greatest have, which is being able to read the move a second before anyone else. Plus he can pass the ball anywhere.” - Ronaldo

 

[deggen10]

The almost-mythical midfielder will win his 100th Italy cap in the Confederations Cup opener against Mexico - goal.com
An era where, in almost all cases, a technical player cannot succeed at the very highest level unless supplemented by athletic qualities such as stamina, strength, pace and pressing.

Pirlo possesses none of these characteristics. He doesn't boast the gym-toned body and six-pack of a Cristiano Ronaldo, the bull-like brawn of a Didier Drogba, the searing speed of a peak Thierry Henry or the closing down of a Barcelona or Bayern Munich midfielder. He can't tackle or head the ball, is easily brushed aside in shoulder-to-shoulder situations, and exhibits a work-rate that often puts Dimitar Berbatov to shame.

Yet despite all this Pirlo will go down, together with Spain's Xavi, as the best midfielder of his generation. Arguably the greatest centrocampista Italy has ever produced, a legend of the game. That he has achieved such a status when the climate and conditions are so designed against him is truly remarkable.
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Legend.

 

[Quetzalcoatl]

Second paragraph, last sentence - brilliantly stoopid.

 

[Alex-444]

 

[Mr Chocolate]

He can't tackle or head the ball, is easily brushed aside in shoulder-to-shoulder situations, and exhibits a work-rate that often puts Dimitar Berbatov to shame.

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that is just wrong