PedroFlu

Senior Member
Sep 20, 2011
7,166
This last Marotta interview was a gem. He was uncharacteristically open and even showed some swagger. His joke about Nainggolan and Roma's mentality was amazing lol. Didn't look much Marotta to me. Also about Vasquez and calling Palermo a province team... haha what the hell. He usually is more low profile than that.

Anyway, my intake from the interview:

- Vidal: to me once again it was clear that it was Juve's decision to let Vidal go. They could have made him stay if they really wanted to. To do that they would have to offer a new contract increasing his salary for 4/5 yrs. I personally don't like the decision of selling him, so that's that.

- Transfers: Allegri doesn't decide jack shit. He'll have to do the best possible with what's handed out to him and that's it.

- Inter/Milan: he's trying to offload some of the pressure at Juve to the Milanese teams given their investment. He also said he was surprised to see how much they spent.

- New midfielder: he hinted that they will fully evaluate Asamoah's medical condition in 15 days before taking a final decision about the new signing. It will be in the end of the month I believe. And not necessarily a trequartista, probably someone who can play in that position but not a pure one. Also the most important requisite is that the guy is good enough to play at Juve, not exactly his characteristics. That's good. No buying only for the sake of it.


Pretty good interview. I can't agree on selling Vidal and it can be proven a big mistake. But otherwise I liked everything he said.
 

Pirlo's Beard

Junkie Joe Joyce
Oct 2, 2013
11,411
We absolutely did need a reboot, our average age was getting a bit disgusting. But still if we don't at least get Draxler, a CM and a LB our Summer has not been a good one.

Almost exclusively because our best overall player since Conte came (Vidal) and our most in-form player (Tevez) both pissed off, and as of yet Vidal has not been replaced with quality or even quantity.

But Beppe has earned our faith, and hopefully we'll get shit done soon.
 

KB824

Senior Member
Sep 16, 2003
31,789
I agree that it was the right time to introduce new, younger players. Vidal's departure ruined it though.

At least so far.
It certainly put a damper on things. Hopefully an AM will be coming, and that one of Asamoah and Khedira can get back on the pitch as soon as possible.

But this is certainly a very concise opinion, and one that I share.

I do think that the attacking line will be better overall with the likes of Dyballa, Morata, and Mandzukic. It's all about that AM right now.
 

Klin

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May 27, 2009
61,692
It certainly put a damper on things. Hopefully an AM will be coming, and that one of Asamoah and Khedira can get back on the pitch as soon as possible.

But this is certainly a very concise opinion, and one that I share.

I do think that the attacking line will be better overall with the likes of Dyballa, Morata, and Mandzukic. It's all about that AM right now.
His words about Vasquez were so good to hear today.
 

KB824

Senior Member
Sep 16, 2003
31,789
His words about Vasquez were so good to hear today.

The provinical part? :lol:

If Vazquez had more pace to him, then it would be a different story. They need an AM who can be direct and have good dribbling ability. Which is why I have high hopes for Draxler if he is indeed the choice.

The counterattacking capabilities with him, and the other attackers on this squad would be devastating. But, my one concern is whether one of Asamoah, Pereyra, Khedira, or Sturaro can at least be something good as far as helping to control the midfield and not get pushed around. You can't attack if you don't have the ball.
 

Klin

نحن الروبوتات
May 27, 2009
61,692
The provinical part? :lol:

If Vazquez had more pace to him, then it would be a different story. They need an AM who can be direct and have good dribbling ability. Which is why I have high hopes for Draxler if he is indeed the choice.

The counterattacking capabilities with him, and the other attackers on this squad would be devastating. But, my one concern is whether one of Asamoah, Pereyra, Khedira, or Sturaro can at least be something good as far as helping to control the midfield and not get pushed around. You can't attack if you don't have the ball.
Yes. :D

I like Draxler but he's a very big question mark going by last season's injury.

Yeah, especially Asamoah. He used to be a fricking beast in his first 2 years here. A Pogba - Marchisio - Asamoah midfield trio would be very solid, with Draxler (if fit) in front.
 

DUKAC

Senior Member
Feb 29, 2012
12,290
This last Marotta interview was a gem. He was uncharacteristically open and even showed some swagger. His joke about Nainggolan and Roma's mentality was amazing lol. Didn't look much Marotta to me. Also about Vasquez and calling Palermo a province team... haha what the hell. He usually is more low profile than that.

Anyway, my intake from the interview:

- Vidal: to me once again it was clear that it was Juve's decision to let Vidal go. They could have made him stay if they really wanted to. To do that they would have to offer a new contract increasing his salary for 4/5 yrs. I personally don't like the decision of selling him, so that's that.


- Transfers: Allegri doesn't decide jack $#@!. He'll have to do the best possible with what's handed out to him and that's it.

- Inter/Milan: he's trying to offload some of the pressure at Juve to the Milanese teams given their investment. He also said he was surprised to see how much :spent.

- New midfielder: he hinted that they will fully evaluate Asamoah's medical condition in 15 days before taking a final decision about the new signing. It will be in the end of the month I believe. And not necessarily a trequartista, probably someone who can play in that position but not a pure one. Also the most important requisite is that the guy is good enough to play at Juve, not exactly his characteristics. That's good. No buying only for the sake of it.


Pretty good interview. I can't agree on selling Vidal and it can be proven a big mistake. But otherwise I liked everything he said.
Agree ,:tup:
And Buffon is right,but at the end of the day he said that when at the time that three departures were finished.So it was quite expected what he says.If he was asked would he like that three players to stay most probably he will say yes for sure.
 

AndreaCristiano

Nato, Vive, e muore Italiano
Jun 9, 2011
19,126
Yes. :D

I like Draxler but he's a very big question mark going by last season's injury.

Yeah, especially Asamoah. He used to be a fricking beast in his first 2 years here. A Pogba - Marchisio - Asamoah midfield trio would be very solid, with Draxler (if fit) in front.
My honest pick would be mascherano but that probably is never happening
 

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