We looked best this season when playing CL calibre teams in Napoli, Atletico and Inter. We did concede goals in those games, but many were individual errors, not a consequence of us getting countered in numbers
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So far, we tended to play more conservatively against bigger teams and CL level ones esp in first half before attacking more in second if we weren't in the lead already. And we did so without losing balance. Leverkusen and inter games perfect examples.
I also dont a lot of nice passing bit. There have been sporadic triagles and 1-2s and a lot of nice counterattacks (yes, all sight for sore eyes), but it's still a work in progress.
I also dont a lot of nice passing bit. There have been sporadic triagles and 1-2s and a lot of nice counterattacks (yes, all sight for sore eyes), but it's still a work in progress.
Well we play more through the middle so we are going to loose the ball in more dangerous areas when we loose possesion, however I dont think it have been a problem the last 5-6 matches. The problem yesterday was countless concentration mistakes, which has nothing to do with the system or playing style.
Care to provide one or two? I can't think of a single coach who could come in and in his first season I'd be like "yeah, Juve is probably winning CL this season". Apart from Zidane in Madrid I cant think of another example of that happening
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I think we've looked better against the bigger sides this season. Against Atletico we conceded on standard situations not counters f.e. and we didnt look as vulnerable against them compared to Bologna.
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I think we've looked better against the bigger sides this season. Against Atletico we conceded on standard situations not counters f.e. and we didnt look as vulnerable against them compared to Bologna.
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If you put Klopp in charge of this group of players, we are clear favourites for the CL. In my opinion, we have a better squad than Liverpool (a team that reached the last two finals). Klopp is the best manager in the world in my eyes.
People rave about Guardiola but his record in the Champions League ever since he left Barcelona has been very questionable. He had some stacked squads at Bayern and City, but still no final since 2011.
Sarri is a very good but not top tier manager, about the same level as Tuchel. I’m by no means confident that we’ll win the CL but I do believe that he can do it.
I actually rate Sarri higher than Kovac and Valverde, so on the positive side, we have a better manager than at least two of our CL rivals.
People rave about Guardiola but his record in the Champions League ever since he left Barcelona has been very questionable. He had some stacked squads at Bayern and City, but still no final since 2011.
Sarri is a very good but not top tier manager, about the same level as Tuchel. I’m by no means confident that we’ll win the CL but I do believe that he can do it.
I actually rate Sarri higher than Kovac and Valverde, so on the positive side, we have a better manager than at least two of our CL rivals.
It took Klopp four years to win a trophy. This in a league with two cup competitions.
Liverpool have also gradually improved the playing squad with quality signings year on year. I'm sure Klopp realises what good backing he has, but it's a good partnership because Liverpool fans like this kind of interactive coach. I still think he's tactically quite inflexible, but the aggressive style of play and quality at either end of the field means that it often doesn't matter.
I'd actually really like to see Klopp in Serie A, he's won a CL so can dodge most questions by default, but we'd see other sides to his coaching.
Liverpool have also gradually improved the playing squad with quality signings year on year. I'm sure Klopp realises what good backing he has, but it's a good partnership because Liverpool fans like this kind of interactive coach. I still think he's tactically quite inflexible, but the aggressive style of play and quality at either end of the field means that it often doesn't matter.
I'd actually really like to see Klopp in Serie A, he's won a CL so can dodge most questions by default, but we'd see other sides to his coaching.
I know it's still early in the season and I was one of those "wait and see" rather than attacking Sarri from day 1, I got to say that we've taken to his approach a lot quicker than I anticipated. We're far from the finished article in terms of full adapting to his style but when I look at other teams like milan and roma who tried/trying to adopt a more attacking approach and failed/failing somewhat we're doing a really good job.
Perhaps it helps that the quality of players we have can adapt better than that of say roma and milan but it's hard to argue against Sarri's appointment at this stage.
Perhaps it helps that the quality of players we have can adapt better than that of say roma and milan but it's hard to argue against Sarri's appointment at this stage.
If Allegri stayed, given how Juve played last season under him, I'd be sceptical of us winning CL in 2020. Whoever arrives here after Allegri, its almost impossible to win such a trophy in your first season.
Allegri went close in his first season, but in the end succumbed to a Barca team we'd probably beat in Max's 2nd or 3rd year
If Sarri doesnt win the CL this season it doesnt necessarily mean we had a bad season
Allegri went close in his first season, but in the end succumbed to a Barca team we'd probably beat in Max's 2nd or 3rd year
If Sarri doesnt win the CL this season it doesnt necessarily mean we had a bad season
Sarri 'proud' to coach Ronaldo
By Football Italia staff
Maurizio Sarri says it is “a source of satisfaction and pride” to coach Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus but confirms Aaron Ramsey will miss Lokomotiv Moscow.
Ronaldo spoke of his fondness at working under Sarri, whom he appeared alongside at Juve’s Lokomotiv Press conference on Monday, and the Coach returned the favour.
“The trap is playing against a team who are having a great season,” warned the 60-year-old.
“They’ve put themselves in a good position in the Champions League, and that means this team are better than what everyone expected.
“We must have great respect for them and be very calm in the 90 minutes. It’ll be difficult.
“Dybala and Higuain are both fine. Anyone who plays will do so with the right peace of mind.
“Coaching Ronaldo, for me, is a source of satisfaction and pride. He has an extraordinary mentality and knows how to impose objectives on himself and the team.
“When he scored his 700th goal, he was thinking about his 800th. I think that’s important for all of us who are close to him because it’s contagious.
“He makes me understand that the difference lies is in the mentality: he has something more.”
However, no chances will be taken over Ramsey who has been missing since the international break.
“He has no problem with his muscle, tests came up negative. Under stress in training, however, he always has this feeling of fatigue in his thigh and that can be a sign of risk, so he’s working to strengthen his muscle so as not to feel these sensations.
“Danilo’s been training for a few days. I have some doubts about the fact that he can play for 90 minutes, but he’s fine.”
Adrien Rabiot’s future continues to be the subject of speculation, but Sarri has been encouraged by the midfielder’s attitude.
“Playing regularly helps every player. When there are squads as big as ours, however, it’s difficult for everyone.
“The most positive aspect about him is that he went a month without playing but returned to the field and improved.
“He can also grow during training and I'm happy about that. "
GOAT of baseless conclusions.
By Football Italia staff
Maurizio Sarri says it is “a source of satisfaction and pride” to coach Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus but confirms Aaron Ramsey will miss Lokomotiv Moscow.
Ronaldo spoke of his fondness at working under Sarri, whom he appeared alongside at Juve’s Lokomotiv Press conference on Monday, and the Coach returned the favour.
“The trap is playing against a team who are having a great season,” warned the 60-year-old.
“They’ve put themselves in a good position in the Champions League, and that means this team are better than what everyone expected.
“We must have great respect for them and be very calm in the 90 minutes. It’ll be difficult.
“Dybala and Higuain are both fine. Anyone who plays will do so with the right peace of mind.
“Coaching Ronaldo, for me, is a source of satisfaction and pride. He has an extraordinary mentality and knows how to impose objectives on himself and the team.
“When he scored his 700th goal, he was thinking about his 800th. I think that’s important for all of us who are close to him because it’s contagious.
“He makes me understand that the difference lies is in the mentality: he has something more.”
However, no chances will be taken over Ramsey who has been missing since the international break.
“He has no problem with his muscle, tests came up negative. Under stress in training, however, he always has this feeling of fatigue in his thigh and that can be a sign of risk, so he’s working to strengthen his muscle so as not to feel these sensations.
“Danilo’s been training for a few days. I have some doubts about the fact that he can play for 90 minutes, but he’s fine.”
Adrien Rabiot’s future continues to be the subject of speculation, but Sarri has been encouraged by the midfielder’s attitude.
“Playing regularly helps every player. When there are squads as big as ours, however, it’s difficult for everyone.
“The most positive aspect about him is that he went a month without playing but returned to the field and improved.
“He can also grow during training and I'm happy about that. "
GOAT of baseless conclusions.