Angel Di Maria - AM RL/SS - Benfica (2 Viewers)

[#10]

Iaquinta isn't prolific enough, he wastes to many chances.

I can't believe I'm saying this, but despite his patchy poacher ability, he is an excellent workhorse when fit. A player every team needs.

 

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[X Æ A-12]

I can't believe I'm saying this, but despite his patchy poacher ability, he is an excellent workhorse when fit. A player every team needs.

He is a fine 4th choice striker but in no way is he starting eleven material.

 

[#10]

He is a fine 4th choice striker but in no way is he starting eleven material.

If we play 4231 I would say he is a more than adequate 2nd choice.

 

[Salvatore]

Problem with Robben is that he's too predictable. You know he wants to go onto his left foot no matter what.

 

[X Æ A-12]

If we play 4231 I would say he is a more than adequate 2nd choice.

Even if the 4-2-3-1 is an option next year it won't be the primary formation because it can't fit DP and Diego together. So we will likely have four strikers next season again.

 

[Suns]

This time around last year we had Diego, could we expect somthing similar now? Maybe Di Maria?

 

[#10]

Even if the 4-2-3-1 is an option next year it won't be the primary formation because it can't fit DP and Diego together. So we will likely have four strikers next season again.

Herein lies the problem. We cannot build the team around the clubs greatest for much longer. Plan A will not involve The Man imho. If Diego could dirft wide left, we would be beneficial. But I sadly do not think this is the case.

 

[SABSAB]

This time around last year we had Diego, could we expect somthing similar now? Maybe Di Maria?

Real will get him.

 

[X Æ A-12]

Real will get him.

Probably in a week or two.

 

[adriano_c]

Herein lies the problem. We cannot build the team around the clubs greatest for much longer. Plan A will not involve The Man imho. If Diego could dirft wide left, we would be beneficial. But I sadly do not think this is the case.

Basically.

A 35-year-old (36, this coming season) striker isn't meant to be a focal point in terms of restructuring a team; which is exactly what is required, unfortunately.

A good spine to build upon would be - Buffon, Chiellini, Marchisio, Melo, and Diego. Pretty thin, however, so I would also count on Manninger, Poulsen, and Iaquinta. If loans are sorted, Caceres and Candreva, as well.

 

[#10]

Basically.

A 35-year-old (36, this coming season) striker isn't meant to be a focal point in terms of restructuring a team; which is exactly what is required, unfortunately.

A good spine to build upon would be - Buffon, Chiellini, Marchisio, Melo, and Diego. Pretty thin, however, so I would also count on Manninger, Poulsen, and Iaquinta. If loans are sorted, Caceres and Candreva, as well.

Agreed...

Can't believe I'm supporting Poulsen.

 

[Bianconero81]

I would also include Giovinco in the mix; the staple formation for next season should be 4-2-3-1 with Giovinco, Diego, and possibly Hazard as the 3 attacking midfielders supporting a powerful striker who does not go by the name of Amauri or Iaquinta.

Di Maria for 30 Million? Hell No.

Di Maria for 20 Million? A risk worth taking.

Hazard for 15-18 million? Absolutely.

 

[Ibrahimovic9]

If Amauri and Melo cost damn near 50 million together, then whats a 30 million for Di Maria?

 

[Bianconero81]

We overpaid for both Amauri and Melo; they shouldn't have cost more than 18 and 15 million Euros respectively.

 

[Ibrahimovic9]

I wouldnt call it overpaying but rather wasting of money on two players who have been nothing but flops.

 

[The Curr]

Melo is a good player.

 

[Hust]

Here's an idea, why doesn't Giovinco move to the right for a change?

First, why don't you find a coach that will play him. Then we will worry about putting him on the right.

 

[The Curr]

First, why don't we worry about the team as a whole. Then we might worry about Joe Vinko.

 

[tibike]

First, why don't we worry about the team as a whole. Then we might worry about Joe Vinko.

Playing Joe Vinko was beneficial for the team as a whole this season.

 

[Fred]

Problem with Robben is that he's too predictable. You know he wants to go onto his left foot no matter what.