Axel Witsel - AM/CM - Zenit (16 Viewers)

[Seven]

100% this. Don't get it why people has such a low expectation of him. For 8 - 10 mln it's a bargain for such a player.

I think it's because they rarely see him play for Zenit and when he plays for the NT it's as a pure defensive midfielder, which isn't really his best role.

 

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[Bianconero_Aus]

Zenit are ready to accept Juve's 6m offer for Witsel which should see the player move to Turin in January. Eligible in the CL. #GdS

With Asamoah (praise the lord) and Lemina away on AFCON duty, it really is important we bring in at least one more midfielder. For €6m, that's not a bad deal for us at all. I'm afraid given our current situation in midfield, we just can't wait til the summer to sort this transfer out.

 

[Catenaccio]

I think this is good news. He could be free at the end of the season, but 6m to have him 6 months early seems to be acceptable particularly given our issues in midfield. I think he will replace Asamoah in the champions league squad. Should not complain there.

 

[Osman]

Zenit are ready to accept Juve's 6m offer for Witsel which should see the player move to Turin in January. Eligible in the CL. #GdS

You are quickly becoming my favorite lull times "guru".

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[Osman]

He is a lot better than those players.

Still a shame he didn't join us 5-6 years ago. He has so much potential and talent, but I fear it's too late to really mould him in a perfect Juve form. In his position most players are able to go on until they're 33-34 though. He's 27 now, so I guess we can make some use of him.

Yeah I hear ya, I'm just anxious about him being another player we will have to get rid of in 2 years or so when our standard for midfield should have risen to previous glorious level.

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[piotrr]

There were times we considered Witsel shit but it was understandable since we had a beastly midfield.

Now that Marotta accomplished his main task of getting some $$$ for his grandchildren and we see the likes of Stu, Asa and Hernie week in week out, Witsel would be great.

Can't wait for the Caramel Marchisio to rekt shit up for us.

 

[Klovn]

He is a lot better than those players.

Still a shame he didn't join us 5-6 years ago. He has so much potential and talent, but I fear it's too late to really mould him in a perfect Juve form. In his position most players are able to go on until they're 33-34 though. He's 27 now, so I guess we can make some use of him.

He was a monster in Benfica

 

[Zacheryah]

When looking at the midfield option

in a 3-5-2

Higuain-Dybala

X - Marchisio - Pjanic

In 4-3-1-2

Dybala-Higuain
......Pjanic

X - Marchisio - Pjanic


It becomes exceptionally obvious, the starter X has to be a player with great aggression and physical presence.



Obviously, Witsel isnt that player. And if you think Pjanic has a weak mental resilience, think again.

 

[radekas]

Sturaro has great aggression and physical presence.

Just look at his wiki:

A quick, hard-working, tactically versatile player, Sturaro is capable of playing anywhere in midfield, but is usually deployed as a box-to-box, central, or defensive midfielder in front of the back-line, due to his qualities as a ball-winner, as well as his good technique, and subsequent capacity to start attacking plays after obtaining possession; he is also capable of playing as a defender, due to his physical attributes and ability in the air. Regarded as one of the most promising young footballers in the world, due to his work-rate, composure, tenacity, and ability to read the game, his playing style has drawn comparisons with compatriot and 2006 World Cup winner Gennaro Gattuso. Unlike Gattuso, however, Sturaro is also known for his offensive contribution, and his ability to make attacking runs and advance into good positions, which has also led him to be compared to former Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal. Although right-footed, Sturaro is also capable of distributing and striking the ball accurately with his left foot.

I've bolded the most important parts.

 

[Bianconero81]

Regarded as one of the most promising young footballers in the world. Did Sturaro write his own Wiki page?

Witsel will be a welcome addition, considering the alternatives. I mean, anyone who can pass, tackle, and run consistently is an improvement over the likes of Sturaro, Hernanes, and the current version of Asamoah.

 

[zizinho]

well, he does make offensive runs and advanes into good positions. what happens after that is usually the problem with him

 

[Ocelot]

Sturaro has great aggression and physical presence.

Just look at his wiki:



I've bolded the most important parts.

You sure you didn't accidentally cooy Pogba's wiki or sth?

 

[Osman]

No offense radekas, but that was so baffling read that I had to go check it for myself

 

[Ocelot]

Who wrote that article ffs?

 

[Nenz]

He's strong and composed from what I've seen. We need a stopper in midfield who can use the ball. I expect that he can be that player for us.

 

[Fr3sh]

Who wrote that article ffs?

I did. Thought the Gattuso comparison would give it away.

 

[Juvellino]

Sturaro has great aggression and physical presence.

Just look at his wiki:



I've bolded the most important parts.

 

[CalcioJuventus]

I think Witsel will be a really good player for us. I think he has been waiting to come to a top club for a while and will be focused on winning. Also he will be a great bargain if we can sign him for 6m. I dont think anyone can complain about the signing.

 

[PedroFlu]

I think Witsel will be a really good player for us. I think he has been waiting to come to a top club for a while and will be focused on winning. Also he will be a great bargain if we can sign him for 6m. I dont think anyone can complain about the signing.

Just saying that his salary will be very high, around 4-5M. It will be one of the highest of the squad.. he's by no means a cheap player, so it's not a low risk high reward signing. The club will have to make an effort to pay him.

 

[GiocataGrande]

Just get it done already. Lets not act like there is a plethora of players available in the January window for CL play, that has International experience and we know can bring stability.

for Veratti won't help, im sorry