I hate to say it, but we should limit him to those games. He shouldn't be starting any CL ties. I love Pirlo, but we will eventually have to move on, and that time is getting ever closer.
I hate to say it, but we should limit him to those games. He shouldn't be starting any CL ties. I love Pirlo, but we will eventually have to move on, and that time is getting ever closer.
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I wonder why no one ever thought of that idea before?!
He's an anchor. You can't press because he's not quick enough to keep up with the 10 other players and close the space in between the lines. Our CMs can't leave his side because he LITERALLY GETS WALKED AROUND. He does not release the ball quick enough. He is not quick enough to provide support for our attackers. He can't do anything to stop counter attacks and it's even worse when he's the one causing them.
I can't believe Allegri would choose him over Marchisio. If Allegri doesn't make the sub at half then my opinion of him is going to be a lot different.
Benching an on-fire Marchisio for a "physically" past-it Pirlo is just criminal. I don't care how much of a Marchisio hater you are, but it clearly is.