Leonardo Bonucci (477 Viewers)

[JCK]

I swear, this is how we play until we conceded except against Torino, we did not concede and then we scored because Torino stopped playing.

 

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[Azzurri7]

I swear, this is how we play until we conceded except against Torino, we did not concede and then we scored because Torino stopped playing.

I know.

The Torino part

 

[AngelaL]

Bonucci: 'It was my mistake' By Football Italia staff

Leonardo Bonucci took the blame for Galatasaray’s opening goal, but insisted Juventus “ran very few risks.”

The defender’s poor backpass allowed Didier Drogba to score in a 2-2 Champions League draw.

“It was my mistake, as my pass was too short and unfortunately Drogba did well to take advantage of it. We know that in Europe you cannot get away with this sort of error.

“On the first goal it was my individual goal, but other than that we ran very few risks. The moment we moved badly in defence, we conceded.

“I always said we had to improve in Europe and now we must work on what we’ve learned in this match.”

It is a curious statistic that Juventus have conceded the first goal on five different occasions this season, including both in the Champions League.

“Obviously in recent matches we have often gone behind and opponents hope to attack me as last man. I always try to find an alternative, getting the ball when there are others around me.

“In 200 passes per game there can be one that is misplaced. It’s just a matter of a split second of concentration, but that doesn’t mean we go on to the field with less aggression or adrenaline than in the last two years.

“We managed to turn the game around tonight, but unfortunately were unable to hold on to that lead. We are Juventus and that means going out to win every game.”

He is man enough to admit his mistake. Now will he learn from it? I was cringing during the Torino game when they 'passed the buck' type backpassing. It was only a matter of time and tonight they conceded.

 

[dann10]

 

[Mr Chocolate]

Bonucci is still better

 

[Hydde]

Bonucci is shid dude

 

[Amer]

Still can't believe what he did. I wasn't even angry at that point, it just looked sad and pathetic. He should hit the bench and stay there.

 

[Klin]

Bonucci is miles ahead of Ogbonna.

 

[Cheesio]

I can't even..

It always should be him.

 

[Cuti]

Bonucci had his worst game for us in a while, not just the backpass which led to their goal. However, I have faith that he will bounce back, forza leo!

 

[Gian]

He should be sold asap

 

[Xperd]

Bonucci had his worst game for us in a while, not just the backpass which led to their goal. However, I have faith that he will bounce back, forza leo!

Agreed.Those aimless long balls yesterday were simply (Reminded me of the old Bonucci)

 

[Klin]

Agreed.Those aimless long balls yesterday were simply (Reminded me of the old Bonucci)

His crosses were bad, but I thought it's pretty obvious that it was instructed by Conte.

 

[only-juve]

The guy always been an average defender, wasn't surprised really yesterday.

 

[Red]

Except, of course, the mistake had nothing much to do with his defensive ability.

No-one said Chiellini's mistake wasn't surprising because he's not a good defender. They, quite rightly observed it was down to his poor technique.

That the error wasn't down to Bonucci's defensive capabilities just makes it all the easier to dismiss the incident as a freak thing that happens every so often.

 

[Vlad]

As for his defensive capabilities I picked up quite interesting thing on Italian forums. Bonucci wins 47% of his duels, Chiellini for instance wins 70%, Barzagli 60%, Ogbonna 69%; Bonucci averagely wins 33% of headers, Chiellini 73%, Ogbonna 76, Barzagli 46%, Licht 83%...

 

[only-juve]

As for his defensive capabilities I picked up quite interesting thing on Italian forums. Bonucci wins 47% of his duels, Chiellini for instance wins 70%, Barzagli 60%, Ogbonna 69%; Bonucci averagely wins 33% of headers, Chiellini 73%, Ogbonna 76, Barzagli 46%, Licht 83%...

But his passes are great, that should be enough quality for a defender.

 

[Red]

As for his defensive capabilities I picked up quite interesting thing on Italian forums. Bonucci wins 47% of his duels, Chiellini for instance wins 70%, Barzagli 60%, Ogbonna 69%; Bonucci averagely wins 33% of headers, Chiellini 73%, Ogbonna 76, Barzagli 46%, Licht 83%...

I don't find that interesting.

 

[Vlad]

But his passes are great, that should be enough quality for a defender.

His passes are very good and considering that he plays as libero those deficiencies are masked, but he'll find it very difficult in a 4 man back line. There is progress definitely, but he must continue improving his game further.

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I don't find that interesting.

Good for you. I usually sustain myself from giving input/commenting when certain info is not interesting.

 

[Gian]

The guy always been an average defender, wasn't surprised really yesterday.

Exactly.

Most overrated defender ever