He even got outmuscled by Inzaghi..i hope he will be our pillar in defense for years to come...but that friendly with Milan doesnt seem to convince me at all.
Sorry man, I have to go with some of the others on this one. We could use a taller, more muscular, generally more physically imposing figure at the back! Criscito at 20 can still develop his frame, but in the meantime...
Sorry man, I have to go with some of the others on this one. We could use a taller, more muscular, generally more physically imposing figure at the back! Criscito at 20 can still develop his frame, but in the meantime...
nah i agree with u guys he is a bit slight but i'm just saying that that's not all that there is to being a class CB...look @ players like Cannavaro or Puyol...their "pure" defensive skills such as man-marking and positioning have made them amongst the best CBs in modern football
Criscito doesn't have to be muscular to be strong. If a guy is a CB and he is playing for a first team at such a young age then it means he has strength. Having big muscles is not neccessary to make a physically strong centre back. Don't let looks decieve you. He's stronger than he looks.
While I agree with you that he has the chops to improve into a class act I worry who will help him to do this? Andrade...? Chiellini...!?
I would really like to see a 'mentor' CB to join with us for the immediate and for Crisctico's future. Nesta had Sensini (as did Canna in fact who played with Ferrara too) Maldini had Baresi etc..
Give Andrade time, he has just come to a new side and country. For the minute he needs to concentrate on himself and adjusting never mind keeping everyone else in line.