Daniele Rugani (30 Viewers)

[Mark]

Is benatia injury serious

looked more like a knock but we'll see in a couple of days if it's serious. A knock for him could mean out for a while.

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Barzagli did not play an entire match and Lichtsteiner had a good rest now. Lichtsteiner Barzagli Chiellini Asamoah against Udinese, you can bet your house on it.

I won't take this bet, I just can't.

 

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[icemaη]

If he isn't injured, it doesn't make sense.

He wasn't even on the bench, which was weird.

 

[campionesidd]

People keep saying he might not be that good, but are the alternatives any better? I haven't seen anything to suggest that an ageing Barza and the injury magnet calamity are any better.

Yeah, his performances on the pitch are far better than any other defender bar Giorgio.

 

[PedroFlu]

Can you please share those clear indicators as I have seen none? Rugani got no less chances than Benatia so far which is normal at the beginning of the season. It would be stupid from Allegri not to show to the players that each of them has a clear page and a chance to become a starter. Daniele is still a young player, especially for a defender so I'm very calm about his development.

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He really needs more continuity. Allegri vanishes him for long periods of time. And considering the state of our defenders, he definitely could use this continuity.

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Now he struggles with personality? Based on what? The guy has been a model teammate, and everybody I've heard speak within the organization has raved about his professionalism, the way he's trained and comported himself while riding the bench.

Maybe people should dial down their expectations, when we're talking about somebody who turned 23 in the summer, and is playing in a crucial position for one of the biggest clubs in the world? Think that might be fair? I highly, highly doubt he has some huge issue with self-confidence. Things will get a bit nervy at times while he's still trying to stake his place, but he needs to get minutes and make mistakes to grow. The guy is trying to break into what has been the best club defense in the world (IMO) -- certainly top 3 -- for awhile. A defense that is obviously in disarray, given an aging and declining right back, a 36 y/o Barza, a 33 y/o Chiello, and a Bonucci defection.

Also, while it's obviously a team game, we haven't dropped a single point with Rugani in the lineup. So it's not like he's been costing this club wins.

Patience.

It's just about imposing himself on the pitch. It's very clear he is a pretty shy boy and needs to build confidence with time and continuity.

A simple comparison: Morata. Guy showed personality and aggressiveness from minute 1. I do think it's a matter of personality and his full potential is still unknown considering this. Don't know how good he could be if he improves confidence.

 

[Rollie]

It's just about imposing himself on the pitch. It's very clear he is a pretty shy boy and needs to build confidence with time and continuity.

A simple comparison: Morata. Guy showed personality and aggressiveness from minute 1. I do think it's a matter of personality and his full potential is still unknown considering this. Don't know how good he could be if he improves confidence.

Alright, Pedro, I get what you're saying. But that's not that unusual for a young guy trying to take over the mantle from world class CBs at one of the biggest clubs in the world. He'll grow in confidence with more playing time, as he comes to feel he belongs his game will improve -- and he'll grow as a person.

He's not a rah-rah guy, not going to try to intimidate players. But that doesn't mean he won't be a great player/professional.

Also, Morata is a great example. Alvarito has the goods, and he'll be class for a very long time. Wish he had never left. But he did go through some growing pains in that second season -- a lot of which was down to growing pains off the pitch. Sometimes life is hard.

Gotta be patient with Rugani. 23 is very young for a defender, especially in Italy.

 

[Hydde]

Barzagli did not play an entire match and Lichtsteiner had a good rest now. Lichtsteiner Barzagli Chiellini Asamoah against Udinese, you can bet your house on it.

 

[Tak!]

Even if everything works out (despite Rugani not playing), it will still be like having a fly buzzing around always out of reach to smack... hence annoying. I really like Rugani and want him to become the one he is destined to become - and I want it to be here. I want him to have a year of FULL experience so we can introduce Caldara slowly next year and not be forced in.

 

[Marc]

I really, really thought this will be a breakout season for Daniele.

 

[Wittl]

I really, really thought this will be a breakout season for Daniele.

It's still possible.

Spoiler

...he still can breakout to Napoli at the end of the season.

 

[Marc]

Everything is possible. Maybe we are putting more faith in Caldara.

 

[IliveForJuve]

Rugani > Allegri.

Street Allegri.

 

[JCK]

Rooidjaahni

 

[Marc]

Rugani > Allegri.

Street Allegri.

I don't think so. Although AC Milan fans think Romagnoli is better.

 

[Hust]

I don't think

We know

 

[PedroFlu]

Alright, Pedro, I get what you're saying. But that's not that unusual for a young guy trying to take over the mantle from world class CBs at one of the biggest clubs in the world. He'll grow in confidence with more playing time, as he comes to feel he belongs his game will improve -- and he'll grow as a person.

He's not a rah-rah guy, not going to try to intimidate players. But that doesn't mean he won't be a great player/professional.

Also, Morata is a great example. Alvarito has the goods, and he'll be class for a very long time. Wish he had never left. But he did go through some growing pains in that second season -- a lot of which was down to growing pains off the pitch. Sometimes life is hard.

Gotta be patient with Rugani. 23 is very young for a defender, especially in Italy.

Oh I'm patient with him, what I think is that Allegri should definitely be playing him more regularly.

 

[Marc]

We know

Dude, check your Facebook messages.

 

[Hust]

Oh I'm patient with him, what I think is that Allegri should definitely be playing him more regularly.

A hell of a lot more than he is, yes. He’ll play him at RB to get minutes. He can’t be worse than Stu or barz at RB and that way we ar least get him on some kind of growth plan

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Dude, check your Facebook messages.

Lol I don’t even use it anymore

 

[Marc]

Lol I don’t even use it anymore

 

[Alin]

Max Allegri being his usual self at the press conference today

“Rugani will play tomorrow. I hadn’t seen many guarantees from him in training and preferred to use other players in certain games"

It's nice to see Rugani will finally start a game tho.

 

[Quetzalcoatl]

Why would he say that to the press? As if calling him out like that would help