Leonardo Bonucci (514 Viewers)

[frick]

I like how instead of doing failed long passes, he ran forward past a few players beyond the middle of the pitch only to pass the ball back to opposition.

 

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[JuveJay]

This is why I don't follow the live thread, because I must have watched a different game to the crowd.

I didn't see any problems from him tonight, aside from him taking the lead in starting attacks. Considering Pirlo was out and he is a senior player to Pogba I'd say that is expected. Also, because Chievo were so deep for nearly all of the game it allowed us to bypass the initial midfield phase and attack immediately.

Pogba had a neat enough game, but he only had to play a facilitating role tonight, rather than being the creative centre.

 

[ZoSo]

People are hating on Bonucci for this game?

All 3 CBs were extremely solid

 

[icemaη]

It's not just tonight, he's like that every match but people tend to ignore it.

He had three very good attacking passes vs Chelsea.
I'm just amused by his non-existent conversion rate today. Today was a good day as any to practise I guess. He plays the long balls because Conte asks him to play it. If he didn't have the blessing of the coach, I doubt he'd be doing it so frequently.

 

[fredrik]

defensivly we hardly did any mistakes and didnt allow chievo anything all match. it was a rock solid performance from our back 3.

 

[Japp]

This is why I don't follow the live thread, because I must have watched a different game to the crowd.

I didn't see any problems from him tonight, aside from him taking the lead in starting attacks. Considering Pirlo was out and he is a senior player to Pogba I'd say that is expected. Also, because Chievo were so deep for nearly all of the game it allowed us to bypass the initial midfield phase and attack immediately.

Pogba had a neat enough game, but he only had to play a facilitating role tonight, rather than being the creative centre.

He had 2 key passes according to Whoscroed and 88% accuracy, I don't see how is that bad considering he played a lot of difficult passes.
Also, is that an observer in your avatar?

 

[JuveJay]

He had 2 key passes according to Whoscroed and 88% accuracy, I don't see how is that bad considering he played a lot of difficult passes.
Also, is that an observer in your avatar?

It is

Not sure how accurate that site is, but seems to reflect what I saw. For example in the last 5-10 minutes he made a 50 yard pass over to someone in the right wing position.

 

[Nzoric]

He was quite simply awesome today. Not one mistake, took the lead when the midfield was closed down. Pressed high and won almost all of his duels. If we could get this kind of performance every time he would really grow into something special.

 

[Powis]

He made most passes in our squad tonight. Also from 16 tries his 12 long balls were succesful

 

[Gerd]

Bonucci

 

[Lorenzo Juve]

...it was a rock solid performance from our back 3.

I hope our defensive regains the form it had last year. We've conceded a lot more than usual, and the back line is certainly in part to blame.

 

[Bianconero_Aus]

Regista of our defence

 

[Ahmed]

didnt notice him at all today, other than him ignoring Pogba.

must have had a good game then.

 

[donpiero]

I hope our defensive regains the form it had last year. We've conceded a lot more than usual, and the back line is certainly in part to blame.

If they play like this, we'll be better than last year. Closing down pirlo will no longer be as big a problem, since the likes of Bonu and Lucy helping to build up attacks from behind, adds a whole new dimension to our game. :xfinger:

 

[Albo]

Good Game

 

[Bianconero81]

If they play like this, we'll be better than last year. Closing down pirlo will no longer be as big a problem, since the likes of Bonu and Lucy helping to build up attacks from behind, adds a whole new dimension to our game. :xfinger:

Trust me, if Marrone gets ample opportunities, we'll be even more impressive. The guy is silky smooth with his passing, has the necessary physical attributes, and is both calm and composed on the ball. Marrone

 

[sallyinzaghi]

This is why I don't follow the live thread, because I must have watched a different game to the crowd.

I didn't see any problems from him tonight, aside from him taking the lead in starting attacks. Considering Pirlo was out and he is a senior player to Pogba I'd say that is expected. Also, because Chievo were so deep for nearly all of the game it allowed us to bypass the initial midfield phase and attack immediately.

Pogba had a neat enough game, but he only had to play a facilitating role tonight, rather than being the creative centre.

Don't worry I watched this game too.

 

[Albertmare]

12 of his 16 long pass attempts succeed = 75% ,

yet haters have found any ridiculous reason to mock him HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

 

[Bianconero_Aus]

Trust me, if Marrone gets ample opportunities, we'll be even more impressive. The guy is silky smooth with his passing, has the necessary physical attributes, and is both calm and composed on the ball. Marrone

But he's not a CB.

 

[PedroFlu]

Nearly flawless today. Awesome passing and running.