Last season Bentancur was not a guaranteed starter like he is this season. He was benched for the most important game of the season (Ajax at home when we got knocked out). Likewise, Bentancur was not at all progressing under Allegri. He’s taken a huge step this season. If you don’t believe me, read the Bentancur thread before Sarri took over. People were calling him mediocre etc...
The fact is that Paratici screwed up big time by trading Danilo for Cancelo, and it was Sarri who adapted. If Sarri was as stubborn as people say, he wouldn’t have moved Cuads to RB. Instead he would have continued playing Danilo there.
The fact is that Paratici screwed up big time by trading Danilo for Cancelo, and it was Sarri who adapted. If Sarri was as stubborn as people say, he wouldn’t have moved Cuads to RB. Instead he would have continued playing Danilo there.
This season Rodrigo has played 3005 minutes. Last season 2724. Difference? 297 minutes played this season in Coppa Italia.
Last season he started and played full 90' in 6/10 games in CL. Our record? 2W 1D 3L. Did not register a single G or A in any of those games. Didn't play vs Ajax? He also didn't play vs Atletico 3-0 at home.
This season he started only 3 in CL, 3 subbed in.
Last season in Serie A he played very little first 5 games, then started 21/29 remaining games he was available in. Most of those full 90'. Started and played 86' in Supercoppa. This season started 25 games, full 90' in Supercoppa.
The difference is minuscule. The truth is Bentancur was a 21 year old kid playing his first season in a major role in a major club last season. He wasn't very good. I remember specifically being frustrated with him for refusing to take risks and pass and dribble forward. I remember being frustrated with Allegri for playing him too much. At one point he played like 10-15 games in a row full 90'.
He's got better stats and obviously the quality to be a part of Juventus, but I'm still not convinced he's going to reach even Marchisio levels, let alone Vidal or Pogba. He's got major holes in his game still, but also has time to fix it.
You also tried to a snide remark how 'Allegri would've played Matuidi over him' when 1) they don't play the same position and 2) Sarri played Matuidi 90% of the season over players who fit his 'style' better.
You had better troll attempts honestly.
