Martin Cáceres (17 Viewers)

[Oz_Bianconero88]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2201649-juventus-defender-martin-caceres-continues-to-shine-for-the-bianconeri



Barca must be cursing that they let this gem go.. To think he's our first off the bench defender, and Barca have to scour the depths of La Masia to find a child to fill in, should one of their starting defenders pick up an injury..


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[Fr3sh]

 

[Jem83]

If this guy keeps doing what he's been doing tomorrow night and beasts against Milan, then I believe the starting spot should be his.

I love Barzagli, but you have to reward other players who're doing well when they rise to the occasion. If he messes up in the future, though, then Barzagli can have his place back.

And if he plays a poor match tomorrow, Barza can have his place back etc.

Barza is incredible and I'm dying for him to get back into our team, but as long as Caceres is playing like he's doing currently I think Andrea should be forced to wait.

 

[Ocelot]

Barzagli is by far the best defender of our team. If Caceres plays comparably at the LCB spot I could get behind him replacing Chiellini, but Barzagli is one of the few undisputed starters in the team.

 

[GrecoJuve]

If Caceres was that good on ball-playing i would give him Bonucci's place, anyday. But now, he can replace Chiellini or Barzagli.

 

[he_is_legend]

Does he ever played as a CB in a back four in our team?

 

[Red]

It'll have happened, but not with any sort of regularity.

 

[digitalbash]

Does he ever played as a CB in a back four in our team?

I believe he played CB one game in 2012 pairing with Vidal. Or maybe it was just Vidal that was playing CB that game. Can't remember 100%

 

[MikeM]

The only way for Caceres to remain starter when Barzagli returns is if he remains at RCB and Barzagli plays sweeper.

Which would be interesting to see.

 

[digitalbash]

The only way for Caceres to remain starter when Barzagli returns is if he remains at RCB and Barzagli plays sweeper.

Which would be interesting to see.

Considering Bonucci is making less long passes, this would be a good idea to try out.

 

[Oz_Bianconero88]

I believe he played CB one game in 2012 pairing with Vidal. Or maybe it was just Vidal that was playing CB that game. Can't remember 100%

IIRC, it was against Genoa we played Vidal and Caceres at CB in a back four; Barzagli had a niggle (I think) and both Chiello and Bonny were out due to suspension (or something to that effect). I'm quite sure we played a few games there with a 4 back simple because we didn't have enough fit/available defenders. Vidal and Caceres managed a clean sheet that day as well!

Considering Bonucci is making less long passes, this would be a good idea to try out.

Our defense would be so much better if we placed Caceres in between Barzagli and Chiellini; for what small amount would be lost in passing and attacking ability you'd have an even stronger, more fierce and pacier back-line that would be even harder to break down. IMO, due to Caceres' own breed of ferocious tackling, combined with his pressured man marking, his great anticipation plus his natural agility, pace and strength (which, for a smaller bloke, he's pretty beefy, and in all physical department, superior to Bonny), he'd be worth trying that's for sure!

 

[Trequartista]

If this guy keeps doing what he's been doing tomorrow night and beasts against Milan, then I believe the starting spot should be his.

I love Barzagli, but you have to reward other players who're doing well when they rise to the occasion. If he messes up in the future, though, then Barzagli can have his place back.

And if he plays a poor match tomorrow, Barza can have his place back etc.

Barza is incredible and I'm dying for him to get back into our team, but as long as Caceres is playing like he's doing currently I think Andrea should be forced to wait.

Barzagli has earned his place by being our best defender since 2011. If someone has to earn his place its Chiellini, who has been poor for some time.

 

[MikeM]

Barzagli has earned his place by being our best defender since 2011. If someone has to earn his place its Chiellini, who has been poor for some time.

I think calling Chiellini poor is way overstating it.

 

[Trequartista]

I think calling Chiellini poor is way overstating it.

Compared to his form between 2008 and 2011, it's not.

 

[MikeM]

Compared to his form between 2008 and 2011, it's not.

Compared to his form, yes he's dropped (perhaps because of the 3-5-2). But he's not poor in general!

 

[Salvo]

What is his injury?

 

[Mister]

Muscular

 

[Juve_fanatic]

Serious?

 

[Hydde]

noooo caceres!!!!
its a shame! he was on a roll!!.

 

[Roman]

Some report says he's 10days out.
will miss Cesena & Atalanta,i really hope Barza is ready!