Juan Cuadrado (49 Viewers)

[KirilovBG]

Playing on the left he was even worse in defence which is understandable, but going forward he offered the same, that is almost nothing.

Which position do we try for him now? RCM?

Let's bench Tek and play Juan there.

 

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[MikeM]

RB, RM, LM, LWB, and even sweeper on set pieces

Maybe buy some other players to complete the team. I dunno.

 

[duranfj]

2nd roma goal wasn't on him. Roma's player were on their own half. Without him it would be 3 roma players alone

 

[italiacalcio10]

There were many situations where he would naturally go wide but couldn't and had to cut back because of being played on the right side. I hope this experiment doesn't happen again. We lost all width inverting the wingbacks.

 

[Nedved96]

Do my eyes deceive me or was he holding his hamstring at the end of the game

 

[Espectro]

So... is this "Cuadrado on the left" is going to be a thing now?

 

[Bianconero_Aus]

So... is this "Cuadrado on the left" is going to be a thing now?

No.

Alex Sandro and Bernadette will be the LWBs for the season. Both currently injured.

 

[Salvo]

No.

Alex Sandro and Bernadette will be the LWBs for the season. Both currently injured.

This plus Frabotta

 

[Bianconero_Aus]

This plus Frabotta

the emergency option.

Also, I wonder if we’ll see Pirlo use Alex Sandro in a hybrid LCB/LWB position? Similar to how he uses Danilo.

 

[Suns]

No.

Alex Sandro and Bernadette will be the LWBs for the season. Both currently injured.

Berna as a LWB all of a sudden? Have we forgot that defense is also a part of the equation for these wingbacks? We've been trying to make Cuadrado a defender for years now and he's still not very comfortable.

Also there is no way in hell Berna is starting on the left with Cristiano 'no defense' Ronaldo doing his thing on the left.

 

[Salvo]

the emergency option.

Also, I wonder if we’ll see Pirlo use Alex Sandro in a hybrid LCB/LWB position? Similar to how he uses Danilo.

I think we will

 

[Bianconero_Aus]

Berna as a LWB all of a sudden? Have we forgot that defense is also a part of the equation for these wingbacks? We've been trying to make Cuadrado a defender for years now and he's still not very comfortable.

Also there is no way in hell Berna is starting on the left with Cristiano 'no defense' Ronaldo doing his thing on the left.

I’m just going by Pirlo’s comments at his press conferences. He says he sees Berna on the wings and not as #10 or CAM. Seeing as we’ve loaned out MDS, that leaves him as the logical choice to be the deputy to Alex Sandro on the LWB position. And it’s also a position he’s played in the past on occasion at Fiorentina. Also, in this fluid formation, Ronaldo doesn’t really hug the touch line as much as he did under Sarri and Allegri, he’ll play closer to goal, so the three left sided players (Chiellini/Sandro/Rabiot etc) will pick up to bulk of the defensive work anyway.

Personally, I hope we sign someone else in that positionbefore the transfer window closes, and that Berna never plays another minute for this club again - but that’s unlikely.

Alex Sandro hopefully can stay fit as much as possible this season. Extremely vital player for us imo.

 

[tosh_rose]

the emergency option.

Also, I wonder if we’ll see Pirlo use Alex Sandro in a hybrid LCB/LWB position? Similar to how he uses Danilo.

I think that is the original plan, Danilo plays on the right because Sandro is out, with Alex there the left wingback would be an attacking player and Bernardeschi is one of the options, Cuadrado as a RWB and both ASandro and Cuadrado the FBs when team needs to defend with 4 at the back, Berna/Chiesa/Kulusevski the wingers...

So far Danilo has been good, Pirlo has a lot to think about, we need more games to see how several players can be used in most efficient manner.

 

[Bianconero_Aus]

I think that is the original plan, Danilo plays on the right because Sandro is out, with Alex there the left wingback would be an attacking player and Bernardeschi is one of the options, Cuadrado as a RWB and both ASandro and Cuadrado the FBs when team needs to defend with 4 at the back, Berna/Chiesa/Kulusevski the wingers...

So far Danilo has been good, Pirlo has a lot to think about, we need more games to see how several players can be used in most efficient manner.

He has a lot more options now, which can be a bit of a headache for him, but its a good problem for him to have.

Again our squad is far and away the strongest in Italy.

 

[Clamarc]

Shame the goal was cancelled. That was beautiful play and assist

 

[Kopanja]

He has a lot more options now, which can be a bit of a headache for him, but its a good problem for him to have.

Again our squad is far and away the strongest in Italy.

on the paper for sure. But without a preseason continuity really matters, and we have a decent amount of new pieces and now also a coach. Thankfully, our main competitors are also losing points left and right.

 

[Siamak]

 

[Cerval]

What a cross. Love these from Cuadra. Reminds me of the ones he gave to Mandzu.

 

[HelterSkelter]

Mostly average, but then steps up with a sublime cross. I'm always split between hating and loving him.

 

[pavelnel]

Underrated, but still is one of the best Juve players when in form.