Juan Cuadrado (112 Viewers)
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I am convinced he is going nowhere, the guy only triggered his automatic contract renewal a few months ago so i doubt he has any intentions of moving away for now, basically has all the reasons to stay and run out his last year of contract, plus there’s the prospect of potentially ending his stint here on a high seeing the moves that the club is making towards getting back to immediate success this coming season, he will sure want to take part in that.
I’d say that he will very likely still be the main starting RB or even RWB depending on the formations that we will be using… as things stand right now our lack of proper options at fullback does not allow us to lose or change Cuadrado’s role to being only a backup RW/RM, however the versatility is in fact one of his main strengths so wouldn’t be surprised to see him covering wherever is needed when necessary.
Really, this guy has been heavily relied on to provide offense for this team for 6 or 7 years now. His regularity is absurd. He's never injured. Always a key member of the squad. Always been underpaid and underrated in regards to his actual importance.
Legend. I wouldn't mind if they gave him 2 bonus years for doing nothing. He's earned it, unlike the many overpaid prima donnas who got in and out while he was there.
Legend. I wouldn't mind if they gave him 2 bonus years for doing nothing. He's earned it, unlike the many overpaid prima donnas who got in and out while he was there.
Should absolutely stay beyond this season. He's slowing down but I completely agree. He is still a good footballer and someone that can take on people one on one and break deadlocks (that is quality you will struggle to find). So he remains useful at this presence.
He is versatile and could probably step in everywhere but DM, CB and target man upfront. Not saying he would be WC but useful. Even as a CM he will contribute more than most of our CMs.
Even if I do not see him as a starter (that includes this season)... and even if he slows down he is one of the experienced players we have that I want to have around the dressing room. Bonucci is poisonous in there (my feeling about his leadership) but Cuadrado is very good to have around youngsters. Keeps them grounded while still joking around. A good role model. He's a keeper that needs to stay around.
Honestly, given Nedved's role is presumably walking around and talking to people. I would even go as far as replacing Nedved with Cuadrado when he finishes his career, which he should finish here. I repeat. He should finish his career here if that is what he would like to do. We need to respect players that have contributed to the club for a long while. I agree with Dybala leaving, I understand it and the same with ADP but we need to have graceful farewells and not show them the door all the time. At least show the door, don't kick 'em out. Buffon should never have left.
He is versatile and could probably step in everywhere but DM, CB and target man upfront. Not saying he would be WC but useful. Even as a CM he will contribute more than most of our CMs.
Even if I do not see him as a starter (that includes this season)... and even if he slows down he is one of the experienced players we have that I want to have around the dressing room. Bonucci is poisonous in there (my feeling about his leadership) but Cuadrado is very good to have around youngsters. Keeps them grounded while still joking around. A good role model. He's a keeper that needs to stay around.
Honestly, given Nedved's role is presumably walking around and talking to people. I would even go as far as replacing Nedved with Cuadrado when he finishes his career, which he should finish here. I repeat. He should finish his career here if that is what he would like to do. We need to respect players that have contributed to the club for a long while. I agree with Dybala leaving, I understand it and the same with ADP but we need to have graceful farewells and not show them the door all the time. At least show the door, don't kick 'em out. Buffon should never have left.
