Leadership is something that comes with age and seniority, as well as assumed responsibility. Del Piero didn't start off as a leader, Chiellini wasn't always a leader in the team. It happens when the older ones move on and the player becomes one of the more senior players and assumes more responsibility.
Chiellini always had that 'extra' in him, which gives him leadership IMO. But it's his qualities that shouldn't classify him as a captain I think.
Marchisio never says a single word on the pitch, I think captain should motivate the team.
And I don't think it comes with age, some players have it inside them and some don't, simple as that. Some are captains even at 20s because it suits them.
Marchisio never says a single word on the pitch, I think captain should motivate the team.
And I don't think it comes with age, some players have it inside them and some don't, simple as that. Some are captains even at 20s because it suits them.
I don't remember Chiellini being like that when we had Zambrotta, Thuram and Cannavaro in the team. Or even in Serie B. The season after maybe, but he was a little bit of a hot head then too. He's changed a lot since then.
Look at Totti. It took a long time for him to actually behave like a captain despite getting it from pretty young. Gerrard on the other hand was a natural-born leader.
Anyway, not saying Marchisio will become one, but he could. He still has Buffon and Chiellini before him.
Look at Totti. It took a long time for him to actually behave like a captain despite getting it from pretty young. Gerrard on the other hand was a natural-born leader.
Anyway, not saying Marchisio will become one, but he could. He still has Buffon and Chiellini before him.
