Andrea Pirlo (98 Viewers)
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Which part do you have hard time believing?
I just get the sense that there is more togetherness with this group compared to past couple of seasons. Allegri reportedly had some problems in the dressing room towards the end of his tenure and Maurizio never really gelled with some of our players. Agnelli pretty much confirmed that in one of his interviews.
https://www.football-italia.net/160603/agnelli-juventus-didnt-get-recognition
I just get the sense that there is more togetherness with this group compared to past couple of seasons. Allegri reportedly had some problems in the dressing room towards the end of his tenure and Maurizio never really gelled with some of our players. Agnelli pretty much confirmed that in one of his interviews.
https://www.football-italia.net/160603/agnelli-juventus-didnt-get-recognition
We have a perfect record in the Cheeto kit in the 4 games we've used it scoring 14 and conceding 2 so it must be having some negative psychological effect on the opposition players 
. In comparison home kit record is 8-4-1 with 26-10 goals for and against (incl. Napoli result). Only worn the second kit once (draw) and that throwback pink kit once (draw).
. In comparison home kit record is 8-4-1 with 26-10 goals for and against (incl. Napoli result). Only worn the second kit once (draw) and that throwback pink kit once (draw).
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It was clear that Sarri wasn't very close to the players.
That's one tough schedule, but it's good to have a break in between to get the injured players back in the fold. Milan and Inter games are worth double, pretty much must win games and must be treated like finals. Part of me is actually happy to have actual meaning in these Milan matches again; in recent years their significance has been non-existent.
Considering he has zero experience and given that I was extremely skeptical about his appointment, I have to say, I can see how his team is taking shape and the signs are encouraging.
However, the good thing is that I can see that there are a lot of areas that can be improved. Even the game against Barcelona.....I think we played really badly in phases of the 2nd half. Not sure that is Pirlo's fault but I still think the midfield is the area that still needs to be optimized - their weakness only becomes clearly evident against the best teams in Europe. But the defense seems to have improved and some of our attacking play has improved.
I hope to see how this side places when players like Dybala and Sandro hit full form as well as seeing if Arthur can settle and McKennie continues to grow. Would like to see more consistency from Rabiot and Bentancur too.
But so far so good. Considering we have a squad that changed quite a bit with a new coach and new ideas, an injury crisis and no pre-season.....I am pretty satisfied up to this point.
However, the good thing is that I can see that there are a lot of areas that can be improved. Even the game against Barcelona.....I think we played really badly in phases of the 2nd half. Not sure that is Pirlo's fault but I still think the midfield is the area that still needs to be optimized - their weakness only becomes clearly evident against the best teams in Europe. But the defense seems to have improved and some of our attacking play has improved.
I hope to see how this side places when players like Dybala and Sandro hit full form as well as seeing if Arthur can settle and McKennie continues to grow. Would like to see more consistency from Rabiot and Bentancur too.
But so far so good. Considering we have a squad that changed quite a bit with a new coach and new ideas, an injury crisis and no pre-season.....I am pretty satisfied up to this point.
