Maurizio Sarri (59 Viewers)
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Great match. He could have subbed an awful Berna earlier for Ramsey, but aside from that it was perfect for a weekend game away at Inter right after a midweek CL match.
I’m liking that he’s shifting his tactics to suit the players he has available, rather than continually trying to pound a square peg into a round hole. It’s the most impressive thing about his first couple months here, more so than playing style/possession numbers/chances created thus far, his ability to shift.
I’ll be super happy to admit I was wrong about him if this continues and he leads us to glory come May-June.
I’m liking that he’s shifting his tactics to suit the players he has available, rather than continually trying to pound a square peg into a round hole. It’s the most impressive thing about his first couple months here, more so than playing style/possession numbers/chances created thus far, his ability to shift.
I’ll be super happy to admit I was wrong about him if this continues and he leads us to glory come May-June.
I was against his appointment initially, but what I do have to give him massive credit for is how he made players regain, and even surpass their previous form. Half our lineup is playing a couple of levels above their last season's form. I'm not going to be won over completely after just 9 games, but if we keep improving the way we are, I will give him all the praise he deserves.
Sarri :Maybe people thought I was dumb… They just had to pay attention. I started with a system at Empoli, then changed it completely. I went to Napoli with one system and transformed it for three years.I went to Chelsea and played what looked similar, but was in fact a completely different interpretation of it. You have to adapt your tactics to the characteristics of the players.”
lmao why do people like to do this kind of stuff? Everyone's happy team and coach are doing well but this is utter nonsense. The only measurement of how 'good' a team is are the results. Defending behind the ball or pressing is just a matter of taste, one is not superior to the other or 'better'.
Last year's Juve in the first half of the season was and still is better which is completely normal. We had a set team, set coach so it was expected. We had more points, more wins, more goals scored, less conceded, more shots, more chances created etc. The way last season ended skews everyone's perception but up until December-January last year Juve was a dominating force. We went through Inter, Napoli, Milan, Roma, Fiorentina etc like knife through butter. And all without the versatility a player like Ramsey offers. That's why I'm still a little cautious when projecting for the rest of the season because we're still kind of doing it with players who aren't supposed to be playing as well (Matuidi, Khedira, Higuain, Cuadrado at RB) and we're still kind of in a honeymoon period with a new coach.
If/when we come through a rough patch and those players show their usual flaws and if we respond the right way then we can talk the big game.
And btw - the best game overall, not just last two years, was Atletico at home last season. It's not even close.
Last year's Juve in the first half of the season was and still is better which is completely normal. We had a set team, set coach so it was expected. We had more points, more wins, more goals scored, less conceded, more shots, more chances created etc. The way last season ended skews everyone's perception but up until December-January last year Juve was a dominating force. We went through Inter, Napoli, Milan, Roma, Fiorentina etc like knife through butter. And all without the versatility a player like Ramsey offers. That's why I'm still a little cautious when projecting for the rest of the season because we're still kind of doing it with players who aren't supposed to be playing as well (Matuidi, Khedira, Higuain, Cuadrado at RB) and we're still kind of in a honeymoon period with a new coach.
If/when we come through a rough patch and those players show their usual flaws and if we respond the right way then we can talk the big game.
And btw - the best game overall, not just last two years, was Atletico at home last season. It's not even close.
What I love the most about him is that he is no bullshitter - his pressers are always spot on. When there is something wrong, that he doesnt like (like too big squad) he will just say and wont be looking for excuses. He is aware of every weakness that this team still has, looks brilliant so far.
Also he is so calm motherfucker, did you see what he was doing when Dybala scored?
Also he is so calm motherfucker, did you see what he was doing when Dybala scored?
Without getting too ahead of myself as it’s yet way too early but i must say that definitely some of the enthusiasm and expectations i’ve lost when Sarri was initially apppointed is gradually coming back after what we’ve seen this far, especially in terms of results and ability to adapt to what we need in order to stay balanced while also getting the results and seemingly looking to improve game by game.
Really hopefull everything will work itself out as it has till now from December onwards just aswell.
Really hopefull everything will work itself out as it has till now from December onwards just aswell.