I think I lost 10 years of my life after the three draws in a row against Catania,Sampdoria&BATE.That was simply too much for me to handle.Now after I'm pretty calm again I'd like to note a few things.
The first thing I was wondering is how can a coach line-up a 36-year-old out of form player 2 times in a row in the space of 4 days?Nedved played two full games over 90+x minutes and we wonder why he looks so weak?The guy certainly still got the heart and is a fighter,but come on he is past it.
Giovinco should finally take over his position.Once again Seba showed his huge talent by assisting two goals without even shining too much overall.Yet he was crucial for avoiding a humiliation.That already was his 3rd assist in ~2 matches.
Another uncleared issue is the way the team plays.It began against Catania,the players don't look hungry anymore.But what's the reason?Do they lack motivation?I don't think so.Why wouldn't you be motivated playing in the Champions Leauge(no matter who your opponent is)?Is it a matter of fitness?It shouldn't be in a professional football club.
Player ratings:
Manninger -Was doing ok,still I can't wait till Gigi is back.
Grygera -Was good defensively,and was stuck in defence because Giovinco isn't made for helping defensively.
Knezevic - Didn't look too confident but what do you expect from a guy who comes off the bench and makes his CL debut.Overall a good back-up though.
Chiellini - His 2nd game in a row where he doesn't look too good.I hope he regains his form before the injury.Boumsong's secret twin today.
De Ceglie- Very safe with the ball on his feet and great going forward.Leaves too much space defensively at times.He needs to work on that.Other than that we have a great LB.
Giovinco- 2 assists>Great CL-Debut.Keep it up.
Sissoko- Same as Chiellini

oesn't look too good the last 2-3 games.He might be tired?Sloppy passes,at the end good tackles though.
Camoranesi- He definitely needs a rest.
Nedved- I love "La Furia Ceka" but come on,next time please refuse to start when Ranieri says so,Pavel.Giovinco's replacement,not the other way around.
Del Piero- Sorry to say that but he really pissed me off today several times.Ever since he scored the freekick against Zenit he blows freekick after freekick to the stands,no matter how far he is away from goal:18m,24m,40m,48 metres.He is too selfish lately and tries all on his own.Anyway,to any hater who says he should go to L.A Galaxy:Kindly,Fuck Off!He'll come back&that's a sure bet.
Iaquinta- The light at the end of the tunnel.Good game and one of the few with passion.
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Marchisio- Better than Camoranesi,good interceptions and tried to make the game faster.Ok.
Amauri- Dangerous when he came in,good cross to Pavel at the end.
Fuck,I almost pulled a Cronios with this post
