It was an awful annoying evening, between the commentator butchering our players names to the team butchering the opportunity to advance in this cup tournament
What has changed from last season ??? The only change is that our coaches name is Ferrara or Zaccheroni but it is now Del Neri. Besides that, I felt like I was watching a replay from last years chaotic season.
The offense couldnt get anything going, the defense collapsed when pressed, and the midfield was overrun (I'm sick of the "Italian" excuse "they are farther ahead in their training and fitness levels than we are"). What really gave the feel of last season is that we needed goals from a defender, and a set piece...deja vu, boys and girls.
Storari- he's not Gigi, but did what he could
De Ceglie- should be sitting on the bench at Foggia, this kid isnt up to Serie A standards. Constantly beaten
Chellini- must have been feeling deja vu as well, being the best defender in a weak line
Bonucci- scored a goal, but the jury is still out on his ability
Motta- a defeinite step up from Grygera, but is that saying much ??
Lanzafame- anonymous....invisible
Momo- same as last season, can win a ball, then gives it away
Marchisio- sorry guys, I'm just not sold on him......has some talent, but may never be an impact player
Pepe- the energizer bunny with zero skill
Diego- I didnt think he played all that well, but he wasnt getting much service from the midfield...had to track back to get involved, just like last season
Amauri- overall, his game was average...didnt get too much help from the midfield (surprise, surprise !!), couldnt convert on his few chances until the end of the game
subs:
Melo- nothing really stood out...he didnt score an own goal or get a red card
DP- put the cross into the box that Amoooori (lol) scored on...had a few free kicks that werent too shabby, albeit none went it
Del Neri- someone tell me why he's better than Zac ??? This team looked the same as last season, and slightly better teams would have won this game. Hopefully Krasic and Aquilani can bring this team to another level, but with this clown coaching, dont expect any trophies this season