Miralem Pjanić (37 Viewers)

[Post Ironic]

This. I dont ever remember pjanic this good especially at getting stuck in tackles

16-17 CL knockout run he averaged around 4 tackles/game. He was an absolute beast.

 

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[Afghan_juventus]

The best Pjanic i've seen was the Pjanic of the 2nd half of the 2016/17 season. Particularly after the switch to 4-2-3-1 against Lazio.

That Pjanic was worthy of being grouped with Marchisio, Vidal, Pirlo and Pogba. IMO other than brief moments (like Madrid 3-0) we have not seen that level from him since.

But he's def getting back to there under Sarri.

 

[campionesidd]

16-17 CL knockout run he averaged around 4 tackles/game. He was an absolute beast.

This is the first thing that comes to mind when I think of 2016/17 Pjanic.

 

[Post Ironic]

This is the first thing that comes to mind when I think of 2016/17 Pjanic.

Dude had 10 tackles - 7 interceptions - 4 clearances - 6 key passes in those two matches against Barca. Was an absolute monster for us.

 

[Khunglongkhelua]

The best Pjanic i've seen was the Pjanic of the 2nd half of the 2016/17 season. Particularly after the switch to 4-2-3-1 against Lazio.

That Pjanic was worthy of being grouped with Marchisio, Vidal, Pirlo and Pogba. IMO other than brief moments (like Madrid 3-0) we have not seen that level from him since.

But he's def getting back to there under Sarri.

What is Mister 8 doing here? He is miles ahead the rest

 

[Akshen]

Loved how during yesterdays match the commentators were just stating that Juve is lacking real quality passer like Jorginho was in Chelsea and Napoli. Just when they were saying it Pjanic sent beatiful through ball to the right wing, which almost ended with goal. They looked like fools.

 

[Wittl]

Yes, but not like this IMO. His all round game is more complete. Rarely puts a foot wrong. He's like oozing confidence.

This. I dont ever remember pjanic this good especially at getting stuck in tackles

Sarrieffect

Il nuovo Jorginho

 

[BIG DADDY!!!]

Loved how during yesterdays match the commentators were just stating that Juve is lacking real quality passer like Jorginho was in Chelsea and Napoli. Just when they were saying it Pjanic sent beatiful through ball to the right wing, which almost ended with goal. They looked like fools.

I noticed that too. Right on cue

Also thought he kept saying things like "heavyweight" and one of the "biggest" goalscorers you'll ever see when referring to Higuain.

 

[Kopanja]

Grande Mire, please keep it up

 

[campionesidd]

Loved how during yesterdays match the commentators were just stating that Juve is lacking real quality passer like Jorginho was in Chelsea and Napoli. Just when they were saying it Pjanic sent beatiful through ball to the right wing, which almost ended with goal. They looked like fools.

lol, and the funny thing is Jorginho himself never delivers those kind of passes.

 

[Signora Omicidi]

I lost my hope for him last year.
But changing the coach helped him massively it seems.

He has added consistency to his game this year , something he was suffering badly these last 4 seasons

 

[JuveJay]

Clearly works better with this type of football.

 

[s4tch]

 

[edgardavids2608]

Not knocking Allegri but players like Pjanic or Pirlo wont flourish under them. Not that they will be bad but they simply wont show everything they can do.

 

[Vlad]

Not knocking Allegri but players like Pjanic or Pirlo wont flourish under them. Not that they will be bad but they simply wont show everything they can do.

I disagree. Especially if u saw Pjanic in 2016/17, his best season by far.

 

[MikeM]

There are so many variables that influence the amount of touches a player has. I don't see the benefit in putting any weight into that statistic, personally. You would have to add a lot of filters for it to hold weight. For example, if you are losing a match and the opponent is sitting off you, Pjanic could make 200 passes. What does it matter?

I would rather focus on vertical passes. I think it tells more about the player and the team.

Comparing Allegri/Sarri based on how often Pjanic simply touches/passes the ball is naive. What does it matter if Allegri wants Bonucci to pass straight wide to the fullback and Sarri wants Bonucci to pass it Pjanic and THEN to the fullback, for example?

There has to be more nuance to the evaluation.

 

[edgardavids2608]

I disagree. Especially if u saw Pjanic in 2016/17, his best season by far.

He was incredible that year for sure. I think he will match it as well as be more consistantly a top dog. Even that year he would phase out at time where as tjis season I think he will be more involved in the offense

 

[il brutto]

Unfair player. Happy that he will finally get the recognition he deserves.

 

[Hængebøffer]

Great game.

 

[venus_isle]

I notice he does more of those pirloesque long through ball now, its amazing!

I rarely see those during allegris days, I wonder if its because allegri didnt want him to do that or he just take more initiatives under sarri?