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HelterSkelter

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Apr 15, 2005
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Pirlo is a legend of the game and a far more likeable guy than Sarri, who was a very polarizing figure. Plus Pirlo probably gets a pass since this is his first coaching job whereas Sarri was a way more experienced guy, so it's natural for the criticism directed at Pirlo to be less intense than the one for Sarri.

All things said and done, there is still time to salvage this season. We still have to play all 3 teams above us twice, and our CL draw is as favorable as it gets. Our Serie A run has to come to an end eventually, and if we can put on a good challenge this year and go far in the CL, i think Pirlo should stay on.
 

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Orgut

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Dec 31, 2002
19,405
Pirlo is a legend of the game and a far more likeable guy than Sarri, who was a very polarizing figure. Plus Pirlo probably gets a pass since this is his first coaching job whereas Sarri was a way more experienced guy, so it's natural for the criticism directed at Pirlo to be less intense than the one for Sarri.

All things said and done, there is still time to salvage this season. We still have to play all 3 teams above us twice, and our CL draw is as favorable as it gets. Our Serie A run has to come to an end eventually, and if we can put on a good challenge this year and go far in the CL, i think Pirlo should stay on.
Serie A is over unlese we put of a run like in 2016.
 

Gian

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Apr 12, 2009
17,871
Pirlo is a legend of the game and a far more likeable guy than Sarri, who was a very polarizing figure. Plus Pirlo probably gets a pass since this is his first coaching job whereas Sarri was a way more experienced guy, so it's natural for the criticism directed at Pirlo to be less intense than the one for Sarri.

All things said and done, there is still time to salvage this season. We still have to play all 3 teams above us twice, and our CL draw is as favorable as it gets. Our Serie A run has to come to an end eventually, and if we can put on a good challenge this year and go far in the CL, i think Pirlo should stay on.
This is exactly the problem. We chose our coach for being likable rather than having a proper coaching experience. That's no way to run a business or an actual football team. It's also one of the reason why there is no criticism (and also very little improvement) coming from outside. He has been too highly praised as a footballer and made too many friends throughout the years as a player. The nepotism is too strong in this.
 

Elvin

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Nov 25, 2005
36,923
I envy people who have immunity against COVID, but I also envy people who have immunity against criticism and even sacking. He's done a bad job so far and no media outlet is ripping him apart (like they were doing Sarri or Allegri).
Everyone wants a new Scudetto winner, and I mean absolutely everyone.
 

Bianconero81

Ageing Veteran
Jan 26, 2009
40,182
Not every coach is a Zidane. Pirlo is more Arteta than Zidane at this point, and I don't think he's ever going to reach Zidane's levels, but it's not his fault entirely. His stint at Juventus is going to be quite damaging for the rest of his coaching career.
 

DAiDEViL

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Feb 21, 2015
65,086
Pirlo is a legend of the game and a far more likeable guy than Sarri, who was a very polarizing figure. Plus Pirlo probably gets a pass since this is his first coaching job whereas Sarri was a way more experienced guy, so it's natural for the criticism directed at Pirlo to be less intense than the one for Sarri.

All things said and done, there is still time to salvage this season. We still have to play all 3 teams above us twice, and our CL draw is as favorable as it gets. Our Serie A run has to come to an end eventually, and if we can put on a good challenge this year and go far in the CL, i think Pirlo should stay on.
Idk about you, but for me the coach might have changed, but the expectations didn't. Pirlo doesn't get a free pass because he's a rookie.

With a squad like ours, not even necessarily the first eleven, but the sheer depth we have (In Covid times), you better win the league - and If you don't - it was a failure. The run will come to an end eventually, true, but I don't see why we should let that happen this season.
 

Snobist

DareDevil
Apr 16, 2017
13,287
We have a chance if we fire Pirlo and hire a proper coach (Allegri). We have two games with Milan and with this team we can beat them home and away that’s 6 points more for us. We can beat Napoli too, and the gap would be 1 point with Milan. They will drop points on the way. If we continue with Pirlo i expect gap to be biggee than it is right now.
 

K.O.

Senior Member
Nov 24, 2005
13,883
The problem with Pirlo isn't tactical, he showed that the team can play at a very high level in some important games and/or after losing some points. The problem is his failure to inject motivation and consistency into this group of players who started the season thinking they are invincibles.

The fix is in Pirlo's hands only. He needs to start showing some authority and stop being too friendly with these players.
 

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