++ [ originally posted by Andy ] ++
Camoranesi also does a lot of work for the team, tracking back often to help Zebina and co. So he does contribute to the defense of our goal.
I agree, Camoranesi has improved a lot from last season in many aspects:
1) He's a bit more consistant
2) He helps tracks back a lot and helps the defense.
3) His fitness has imporved. He actually runs his ass off now whereas last season, he was the laziest on the pitch
4) His crosses are better
5) He takes more shots at goal and i think that has helped cause more trouble for the opposeing offense. This is very imporatant since Nedved isn't in a free/central role where he could take many shots.
6) His dribbling and even passing has imporved a from last season.
He still loses the ball a lot, but at least he helps bring it back.
He's still no Figo or C. Ronaldo, but this new Camo gets the job done.
I'm glad Capello has praised him since he deserves some credit for his work and improvement.