Its not so much the scoreline which has hurt us all, it is the manner of our defeat. The lack of spirit, organization, heart, tactical competence...both on the field and in the dugout.
The decision to field DP in Gio's position was appalling. Its a worse move, especially in such a high pressure fixture (for US), than using De Ceglie or even Tiago in that role. At least they can jog, or run, and are able to throw themselves in the way of opponents. What message does this give to Gio???? 'we dont trust you...DP hasn't played in your position for years, he isn't fit, has no match sharpness, is a sloth compared to you sebastian...but...he is more useful there than you!...'
I can imagine the resentment that is building up inside his mind.
Chucking Immobile into the mix was desperate. The kid has looked lively in his brief showings for the first team in the league...but this was not the time for inexperience. The team's interests would have been much better served by replacing Melo with Poulsen, and Camo with Marchisio, DP for giovinco...
Our problems were in midfield.
I adore Ciro for how he was as a player for us. But as a manager...he is doing worse than Ranieri. Indeed, it seems harsh to judge him so savagely, at this early point in his managerial career...but this is not the club to be learning your trade. Its the club for managers who have PROVEN themselves elsewhere, proven they deserve the chance to be The Boss of one of the most prestigious clubs in the world.
I can't help but get excited about the idea of Hiddink taking over, not after christmas, but now...for me, he is one of the finest footballing minds in the game. And he also has the capability of forcing a team to become cohesive and solid in a very short amount of time...His achievements with Australia, South Korea and more recently Chelsea, pay testament to my reverence for the dutchman.
He likes a challenge. And I think that is the ONLY allure we can offer him...The ingredients are there, but the cooking method is terrible.
If i could choose any manager to become our Boss, it would be Hiddink. because he has a proven track record with both Quality and Technically poor teams (Australia) of turning them into very hard to beat, fighting, solid units. And everywhere he goes, people seem to like him and respect him.
the idea of Hiddink, seems too good to br true...
Forgetting that for now...I agree, we will probably go through, but get stomped in the second road. Domestically, we are never going to catch Inter, but the aim must be to cement second place, and not allow them to extend their lead at the top.
The horrible truth I am forced to accept is that Ciro is at best, not ready for the job...at worst, he is tactically masochistic.
(and why the fuck was canna rested???? the cagliari game is more important??? to whom????)