Diego DONE DEAL(read posts #1 & #4786) (16 Viewers)
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That midfield would simply not function, and btw it's pretty shit anyway. Giovinco and Diego are the same type of players, both playmakers, like to dictate play, and operate behind the strikers. Marchisio is too crap a player to play the holding role in midfield, he is not a great ball winning midfielder nor is he a great passer of the ball, you have to be good at least one of these specialisaties, what is he actually good at?
This would be an ideal midfield, if you are going to play the diamond midfield formation.
--------Sissoko
Xabi-------------Hamsik
---------Diego---
This would be an ideal midfield, if you are going to play the diamond midfield formation.
--------Sissoko
Xabi-------------Hamsik
---------Diego---
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Di Livio: Juve buy Diego! Thurday 11 December, 2008
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Former Juventus midfield general Angelo Di Livio has pleaded with his former club to sign Werder Bremen star Diego.
The Bianconeri have been repeatedly linked with the Brazilian starlet over the last 18 months, but a divide in the boardroom has stalled a move for his services.
Di Livio, who played for the Old Lady between 1993 and 1999, winning three Scudetti, believes the former Santos and Porto youngster would fit right into the club's 4-4-2 system.
“When I played for Juventus we played a 4-4-2 and Zinedine Zidane's arrival was decisive,” said Di Livio. “He used to play in an advanced role but he used to come back and defend also.
"[Marcello] Lippi was good as he understood the new system had enormous potential. Sacrifices were made and I think [Mauro] Camoranesi could still do the same job if Diego arrives.
"I like this Juve side and I think Diego could be a replacement for [Pavel] Nedved. Any system can be played if the players are intelligent enough.
"This team reminds me of my Bianconeri. They have a great spirit and I don't think there would be any problems if Diego arrives."
Diego has scored 12 goals in 12 appearances for Werder Bremen this season, but the German side are struggling in the Bundesliga and currently lie 10th.
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Di Livio: Juve buy Diego! Thurday 11 December, 2008
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Former Juventus midfield general Angelo Di Livio has pleaded with his former club to sign Werder Bremen star Diego.
The Bianconeri have been repeatedly linked with the Brazilian starlet over the last 18 months, but a divide in the boardroom has stalled a move for his services.
Di Livio, who played for the Old Lady between 1993 and 1999, winning three Scudetti, believes the former Santos and Porto youngster would fit right into the club's 4-4-2 system.
“When I played for Juventus we played a 4-4-2 and Zinedine Zidane's arrival was decisive,” said Di Livio. “He used to play in an advanced role but he used to come back and defend also.
"[Marcello] Lippi was good as he understood the new system had enormous potential. Sacrifices were made and I think [Mauro] Camoranesi could still do the same job if Diego arrives.
"I like this Juve side and I think Diego could be a replacement for [Pavel] Nedved. Any system can be played if the players are intelligent enough.
"This team reminds me of my Bianconeri. They have a great spirit and I don't think there would be any problems if Diego arrives."
Diego has scored 12 goals in 12 appearances for Werder Bremen this season, but the German side are struggling in the Bundesliga and currently lie 10th.
Channel 4
In a recent interview with Tuttosport, the Bremen star expressed the honour of having one of Europe’s top clubs after him.
“It is gratifying to know that a club such as Juventus is interested in you, but at the moment I have other things to think about,” Diego said.
“So at this point in time, rather than saying 'no thanks’, a response of 'thanks for the invitation, we will speak again at the end of the season’ is a little more suitable,” he added.
The Brazilian midfielder has certainly not closed the door on a move away from the German club, and the Bundesliga itself, as he has expressed his admiration for the Serie A in recent times.
“My fellow national team players always speak highly of the Serie A, and so it would be great to play there one day,” he concluded.
“It is gratifying to know that a club such as Juventus is interested in you, but at the moment I have other things to think about,” Diego said.
“So at this point in time, rather than saying 'no thanks’, a response of 'thanks for the invitation, we will speak again at the end of the season’ is a little more suitable,” he added.
The Brazilian midfielder has certainly not closed the door on a move away from the German club, and the Bundesliga itself, as he has expressed his admiration for the Serie A in recent times.
“My fellow national team players always speak highly of the Serie A, and so it would be great to play there one day,” he concluded.
http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/dec11i.html
The only way I can see Diego fitting in, would be if he was willing to fill in at LM when we don't have the ball.
We would also need to get a very good LB to get forward and maintain width on the left side when Diego goes into more central areas.
When in possession:
When not in possession:
This is pretty much sticking to our beloved 4-4-2, it is just giving Diego the freedom to make it a 4-3-1-2 when we have possession.
The only way I can see Diego fitting in, would be if he was willing to fill in at LM when we don't have the ball.
We would also need to get a very good LB to get forward and maintain width on the left side when Diego goes into more central areas.
When in possession:
Buffon
Grygera-Legrottaglie-Chiellini---------
Camoranesi-Sissoko-Poulsen-Left Back
Diego
Trezeguet-Del Piero
Grygera-Legrottaglie-Chiellini---------
Camoranesi-Sissoko-Poulsen-Left Back
Diego
Trezeguet-Del Piero
When not in possession:
Buffon
Grygera-Legrottaglie-Chiellini-Left Back
Camoranesi-Sissoko-Poulsen-Diego
Del Piero
Trezeguet.
Grygera-Legrottaglie-Chiellini-Left Back
Camoranesi-Sissoko-Poulsen-Diego
Del Piero
Trezeguet.
This is pretty much sticking to our beloved 4-4-2, it is just giving Diego the freedom to make it a 4-3-1-2 when we have possession.
jees even di livio is saying what ive been saying for about 2 yrs now, that diego is about as close to a replacement to zidane as we can get, the fans know that, di livio knows that, i know that, secco is learning it, but ranieri oh f*cking no doesnt! i cant believe this retard has made a mockery of me
I think it would maintain the balance better if the RB is quite defensive, that way the formation almost changes to a 3-4-1-2 when we have the ball.
I reckon it could work with a LB who isn't great at defending, providing either Sissoko or Poulsen is focused on covering that side of the pitch, but it would be better if the LB was good defensively..
I reckon it could work with a LB who isn't great at defending, providing either Sissoko or Poulsen is focused on covering that side of the pitch, but it would be better if the LB was good defensively..
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