that is what bothers me, he lacks ambition, he looks content with his seat on the bench
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calling a player a Legend isn't only about performance or goals. Sure he performed well sometimes and saved our asses a couple of times and more, but this is the most you can have from a 4th or 5th Juve forward. From what he did in that short period of playing time, I can call him a legend, his behavior also a good lesson for other players, but I think his only problem for others is his skin color or his Nationality, while they easily can call the likes of Rampulla (who did nothing performance wise) a legend.
my point is that he is content with his salary and wether he plays or not is just fine by him
any other player would go elsewhere if they have to sit on the bench all of the time
I do believe he is a good player but he has some stiff competition
he has no guarantee that this will change as long as DP and Trez are here and when they are gone we will buy other strikers. He has had his Juve experience but it is time now to make something of his career besides being a coach potatoe.
any other player would go elsewhere if they have to sit on the bench all of the time
I do believe he is a good player but he has some stiff competition
he has no guarantee that this will change as long as DP and Trez are here and when they are gone we will buy other strikers. He has had his Juve experience but it is time now to make something of his career besides being a coach potatoe.
well I look at it from another corner. He is aware of his abilities and aware he can't compete Del piero or Trezeguet, instead of going somewhere else to Siena, catania or Albinoleffe or even castel di sangro, or play in some shity league, he is happy to be a part of a great club like Juve, he isn't forgotten at all, he still has his roll, the season is long and not everyone can play in every competition. He will probably play from 7 to 12 matches in Serie A, and 4 to 8 matches in Serie B. He must be an ass to complain for asking more than that, but he isn't one. If I were him and has the same abilities, I wouldn't complain at all. His ego is not bigger than him, and that's a plus and must be appreciated and not criticized.
It's easy to underestimate a man's worth when he's not constantly given the chance to prove it. I'm glad he's one of these guys who prefers to be 3'rd or even 4th choice striker for a prestigious club like ours rather than be a regular starter say for Sampdoria, or Torino. He may not be a world beater but most of us know his habit of delivering the goods when it counts, (particularly against Barca & Madrid) & I don't doubt for a moment he could hurt us if he was playing against us rather than for us! So, yeah, I'm grateful he quietly just gets on with his work when called upon & never complains when he's not. I realise I'm repeating a lot of what's already been said but it's worth repeating!
For me Zala is king and I really like the guy, to be honest he is one of my favorite players at Juve. Like many of you said he is not complaining about anything and is always there for club. Even I must agree that I'm a little bit sad that he didn't made better career but as long as he is happy I'm also happy.
Maybe it is due to his mindset, but only Zalayeta himself knows about his stand
He knows that he cannot compete with Trez and DP, but I think there is something simple he is aiming for, which is to do a good job in times of need. He has picked up several silverware along with the rest of the squad during his time in Juventus, something which he cannot do at other mid-table clubs. So I think he is willing to accept his position and just do his best when he is called, at the end of the day, he may get his silverware by just doing that. or maybe it is just me.
He knows that he cannot compete with Trez and DP, but I think there is something simple he is aiming for, which is to do a good job in times of need. He has picked up several silverware along with the rest of the squad during his time in Juventus, something which he cannot do at other mid-table clubs. So I think he is willing to accept his position and just do his best when he is called, at the end of the day, he may get his silverware by just doing that. or maybe it is just me.
spot on.A similar scenario one can say is that what solskjaer is for man utd, is similar to what zalayeta is for us... (if not more). Both are respected figures and personally for me ive always like zala, I just really hope he has an outstanding season this time and saves our asses that extra more times. His personality is something that should be looked up to and i think his standing on that thin line called loyalty (and down to earth). I think he did quite decent in spain and even now i reckon someone like espnayol or osasuna (uefa cup sides) could very well give him more starting chances than us and many would take such an option without thinking twice. This player seems like his been rejuvenated and lets wait and see if this fire lasts longer than preseason.
Theres several types of players in the world, you have those who do all the talking and do crap on the pitch, those who do one or the other and those who are almost everything u need in one. Zalayeta, is the few who may not say much but tries to do what he can when his given that chance. If you had almost all the players motivating each other this would just kill the dressing room, you would prolly have everyone trying to talk over each other.. sometimes its just best to get on with football and train as hard as you can. His more of a person that may take orders..hence he aint really a leader, but weve got plenty of other leaders to do that job.
spot on.A similar scenario one can say is that what solskjaer is for man utd, is similar to what zalayeta is for us... (if not more). Both are respected figures and personally for me ive always like zala, I just really hope he has an outstanding season this time and saves our asses that extra more times. His personality is something that should be looked up to and i think his standing on that thin line called loyalty (and down to earth). I think he did quite decent in spain and even now i reckon someone like espnayol or osasuna (uefa cup sides) could very well give him more starting chances than us and many would take such an option without thinking twice. This player seems like his been rejuvenated and lets wait and see if this fire lasts longer than preseason.
he DOES something and more to the team, but doesn't mind getting paid a small sum compared to others. I think that deserves a respect from us in return, unlike some other members here are making fun of him and some even going further by calling him out!