He's our player, why wouldn't we want him to have the pallone d'oro. There's no reason to mock it. He's not even close to that level yet though.
Fanboys need to chill though.
Fanboys need to chill though.
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at the hype. Having said that, he has impressed me thus far. Hope he keeps it up, and doesn't fade into anonymity and obscurity, as he has done in the past.
http://fourfourtwo.com/blogs/seriea...marchisio-is-a-key-part-of-juve-s-future.aspx
[h=1] He's not an old head or new blood, but Marchisio is a key part of Juve's future [/h]
... Even with that management team gone, Marchisio had to fight for his place with a number of more famous, not to mention expensive, imports as Juve sought to return to glory. He rose to the challenge, becoming a first team regular despite the presence of Cristiano Zanetti and later Tiago, Momo Sissoko and Christian Poulsen. He was even being named Serie A Player of the Month for December 2008 after a string of impressive displays including a winning goal against Inter in the Derby d'Italia.
However, Marchisio is not without his critics. He is often accused of inconsistent and indifferent performances, and has been described as 'invisible' on a number of occasions. Yet to people who see past the match highlights and score-sheet, the midfielder has actually become a key player in many different ways.
He can of course win matches - that much was clear long before the win over i Rossoneri - but he can also be deployed in various roles, his intelligence and positional awareness nullifying the opposition's better players in a manner that is all but impossible to measure using statistics, or gauge by watching television.
Last season's encounter against Inter at the San Siro was one such occasion. Lambasted by many for another 'no-show', this criticism was massively unjust as a deeper look in the intricacies of the game highlight. Marchisio was pressed into action on the left flank as Gigi Delneri looked to shackle Maicon, who went into the match in brilliant form
Far from it being Marchisio who 'went missing', it was in fact the usually impressive Brazilian who was rarely spotted, struggling to join up with Wesley Sneijder and Samuel Eto'o as he did the year before when he single-handedly won the match.
Delneri, of course, must take credit for the tactical switch, but the discipline shown by Marchisio must also be praised. His presence on the touchline forced Maicon to stay honest, to play as an orthodox defender and prevent Juventus from exploiting the space behind him.
The Brazilian was restricted to just one tame effort on goal and only a single cross which came after a short corner. Normally the source of much of their attacking prowess, the right flank accounted for a mere 14% of Inter's play.
This constant shuffling around to nullify threats in the opposition line rarely appears to subdue the Juve man's own attacking threat, as his two goal performance against Milan showed. The midfielder completed 95% of his passes (up from 86% so far this term) and never neglected his defensive duties, contributing to a superb performance both in and out of possession by Juventus.
His is a key part of Conte's relentless pressing approach, winning the ball back an average eight times per game between tackles and interceptions.
There have been a number of impressive performers among the Juve squad under the new coach, but the man Conte referred to during the summer as "like me, only better" has done his 'Capitan Futuro' image no harm.
[h=1] He's not an old head or new blood, but Marchisio is a key part of Juve's future [/h]
... Even with that management team gone, Marchisio had to fight for his place with a number of more famous, not to mention expensive, imports as Juve sought to return to glory. He rose to the challenge, becoming a first team regular despite the presence of Cristiano Zanetti and later Tiago, Momo Sissoko and Christian Poulsen. He was even being named Serie A Player of the Month for December 2008 after a string of impressive displays including a winning goal against Inter in the Derby d'Italia.
However, Marchisio is not without his critics. He is often accused of inconsistent and indifferent performances, and has been described as 'invisible' on a number of occasions. Yet to people who see past the match highlights and score-sheet, the midfielder has actually become a key player in many different ways.
He can of course win matches - that much was clear long before the win over i Rossoneri - but he can also be deployed in various roles, his intelligence and positional awareness nullifying the opposition's better players in a manner that is all but impossible to measure using statistics, or gauge by watching television.
Last season's encounter against Inter at the San Siro was one such occasion. Lambasted by many for another 'no-show', this criticism was massively unjust as a deeper look in the intricacies of the game highlight. Marchisio was pressed into action on the left flank as Gigi Delneri looked to shackle Maicon, who went into the match in brilliant form
Far from it being Marchisio who 'went missing', it was in fact the usually impressive Brazilian who was rarely spotted, struggling to join up with Wesley Sneijder and Samuel Eto'o as he did the year before when he single-handedly won the match.
Delneri, of course, must take credit for the tactical switch, but the discipline shown by Marchisio must also be praised. His presence on the touchline forced Maicon to stay honest, to play as an orthodox defender and prevent Juventus from exploiting the space behind him.
The Brazilian was restricted to just one tame effort on goal and only a single cross which came after a short corner. Normally the source of much of their attacking prowess, the right flank accounted for a mere 14% of Inter's play.
This constant shuffling around to nullify threats in the opposition line rarely appears to subdue the Juve man's own attacking threat, as his two goal performance against Milan showed. The midfielder completed 95% of his passes (up from 86% so far this term) and never neglected his defensive duties, contributing to a superb performance both in and out of possession by Juventus.
His is a key part of Conte's relentless pressing approach, winning the ball back an average eight times per game between tackles and interceptions.
There have been a number of impressive performers among the Juve squad under the new coach, but the man Conte referred to during the summer as "like me, only better" has done his 'Capitan Futuro' image no harm.
http://www.footballitaliano.co.uk/p6_66_6543_marchisio-coming-of-age-in-conte’s-new-juve.html
[h=1]Marchisio coming of age in Conte’s new Juve[/h]
One man who appears to be permanently smiling at the moment is Claudio Marchisio. Asked by Tuttosport at the weekend how close he was to leaving Vinovo in the summer, after reports of him being on the transfer market, Marchisio replied: “Was I? I’ve always believed and I’ve always believed in Juve.”
He certainly appears to be enjoying the Bianconeri’s terrific start to the season more than anybody and certainly believes in new Coach Antonio Conte. The midfielder has been positively gushing in his praise about Conte’s impact on the team and Juventus’ prospects for the season. The man from Piedmont has had the best start to a season in his relatively short career, scoring three times for his club and taking his form into the Azzurri shirt, grabbing his first goal for Italy in a draw against Serbia in Belgrade at the weekend.
While there was certainly fortune in both his recent strikes against Milan, the fine finishes displayed against Serbia for Italy and for Juventus against Parma in the opening game of the season reflect the abundance of talent he possesses, and perhaps suggest that Marchisio is coming of age. His goals for the Old Lady, combined with his work ethic against the current Italian champions and in the early part of the season as a whole, are a major reason why Juventus sit joint-top of the Serie A with Udinese.
Marchisio, a boyhood Juventus supporter, developed and progressed through the club’s youth team growing up watching the likes of Conte, Alessandro Del Piero, Ciro Ferrara and others in the first team. Though clearly a different player to his hero Del Piero, there was an expectation that Marchisio would take on Del Piero’s mantle and develop into the Juventus icon and future captain of the next generation, especially given he successfully captained the primavera team to its first league title in 12 years.
Though a consistent performer for Juventus, Calciopoli, niggling injuries and a conveyor belt of Coaches at the Bianconeri have perhaps curtailed Marchisio from performing to his full potential. At international level, Italy’s dismal showings at Euro 2008 and the World Cup in South Africa have not help Marchisio’s stock either, leading to some doubts about his ability to deliver.
However, Juventus, with the leadership of an old friend in Conte and playing in a new stadium, appear to have rediscovered their mojo. Marchisio has thrived playing in Conte’s attack-minded formations and is beginning after all to look like the player some thought he might never become.
It’s worth noting that of the players in the primavera side captained by Marchisio, only Paolo De Ceglie and Marchisio himself remain, with the latter the only one almost guaranteed a starting shirt. What is more noteworthy are the recent comparisons with Juventus legend Marco Tardelli, midfield maestro in a five-time Scudetto winning Juventus side, and Cesare Prandelli’s agreement with such comparisons. High praise indeed for Marchisio who has taken it in his stride declaring that such words do not frighten him.
Like his earlier comments, his response suggests that he believes he can be that man to lead Juventus from midfield into a new age of glory. And with the Bianconeri in the ascendancy under Conte, it’s hard to disagree with him at the moment. Time will tell whether six games are a flash in the pan. But for now, let’s allow Marchisio his moment.
[h=1]Marchisio coming of age in Conte’s new Juve[/h]
One man who appears to be permanently smiling at the moment is Claudio Marchisio. Asked by Tuttosport at the weekend how close he was to leaving Vinovo in the summer, after reports of him being on the transfer market, Marchisio replied: “Was I? I’ve always believed and I’ve always believed in Juve.”
He certainly appears to be enjoying the Bianconeri’s terrific start to the season more than anybody and certainly believes in new Coach Antonio Conte. The midfielder has been positively gushing in his praise about Conte’s impact on the team and Juventus’ prospects for the season. The man from Piedmont has had the best start to a season in his relatively short career, scoring three times for his club and taking his form into the Azzurri shirt, grabbing his first goal for Italy in a draw against Serbia in Belgrade at the weekend.
While there was certainly fortune in both his recent strikes against Milan, the fine finishes displayed against Serbia for Italy and for Juventus against Parma in the opening game of the season reflect the abundance of talent he possesses, and perhaps suggest that Marchisio is coming of age. His goals for the Old Lady, combined with his work ethic against the current Italian champions and in the early part of the season as a whole, are a major reason why Juventus sit joint-top of the Serie A with Udinese.
Marchisio, a boyhood Juventus supporter, developed and progressed through the club’s youth team growing up watching the likes of Conte, Alessandro Del Piero, Ciro Ferrara and others in the first team. Though clearly a different player to his hero Del Piero, there was an expectation that Marchisio would take on Del Piero’s mantle and develop into the Juventus icon and future captain of the next generation, especially given he successfully captained the primavera team to its first league title in 12 years.
Though a consistent performer for Juventus, Calciopoli, niggling injuries and a conveyor belt of Coaches at the Bianconeri have perhaps curtailed Marchisio from performing to his full potential. At international level, Italy’s dismal showings at Euro 2008 and the World Cup in South Africa have not help Marchisio’s stock either, leading to some doubts about his ability to deliver.
However, Juventus, with the leadership of an old friend in Conte and playing in a new stadium, appear to have rediscovered their mojo. Marchisio has thrived playing in Conte’s attack-minded formations and is beginning after all to look like the player some thought he might never become.
It’s worth noting that of the players in the primavera side captained by Marchisio, only Paolo De Ceglie and Marchisio himself remain, with the latter the only one almost guaranteed a starting shirt. What is more noteworthy are the recent comparisons with Juventus legend Marco Tardelli, midfield maestro in a five-time Scudetto winning Juventus side, and Cesare Prandelli’s agreement with such comparisons. High praise indeed for Marchisio who has taken it in his stride declaring that such words do not frighten him.
Like his earlier comments, his response suggests that he believes he can be that man to lead Juventus from midfield into a new age of glory. And with the Bianconeri in the ascendancy under Conte, it’s hard to disagree with him at the moment. Time will tell whether six games are a flash in the pan. But for now, let’s allow Marchisio his moment.
I feel Marchisio no matter what the case maybe... he should always be the one playing ahead of Vidal, just like Conte is doing now. Yes, I know Vidal is more of a dynamic player, however Marchisio in his CM role is very fluid and great at it. The signs are there, and not only now is he in position as he was outpositioned in the last few years, but he is showing he is capable of scoring goals, just like Vidal. Now yes, I understand Vidal made a quick impression, but comparing to Marchisio, Marchisio has just been on top form, even for Italy, as Vidal did fail with Chile last game, one of the worst players on the pitch. You need to understand that Marchisio, is the heart and soul of Juventus, he's the one who has the biggest heart out of the whole team, behind Buffon and Del Piero. He's the future captain, and the future of this squad.
Thanks for sharing articles.
Thanks for sharing articles.
But Vidal "was played out of position". 
Agreed, but I'd rather go with a 4-3-3 instead.
I think Marchisio had psychological problems. Now Conte came and made him a winner. Like Conte said he sees an improved version of himself in him and I see it as well. The difference was mental and now Conte is teaching him how to win.
All respect to Buffon, Del Piero and Trezeguet they are great. But Conte is the man that was the player he was because of his work ethic and drive. He is the one that can teach our players the right attitude.
All respect to Buffon, Del Piero and Trezeguet they are great. But Conte is the man that was the player he was because of his work ethic and drive. He is the one that can teach our players the right attitude.
