++ [ originally posted by mark77 ] ++
Mozart is not even close to Emerson's style. IMO
Mozart is more of a Pirlo type player. He not blazing fast but knows were to position himself. He rarely makes a bad pass and as great vision. Emerson is a grinder, a hard tackler and nobody passes him. You can say that Giannichedda is closer to his style. Mozart takes the ball, looks to the left, looks to the right and takes the better option to pass the ball. To rest Emerson I'd play Giannichedda for a couple of games to rest Emo.
I hope we won't have to rely on Giannichedda only if Emerson is injuried next season (smthg that I can see happening with that confederations cup).
I agree with the defensive side. Gianni could cover that part, but I doubt of his abilities to start an attack. That cutting pass on the right to Camo, on the left to Neddy, or a through ball to Zlatan,... and that's were Mozart could come in.
Let's be honest, our central midfield relied on Emerson for 75% of the work. Blasi is a hard worker, but proved to be unsufficient, Appiah had some good games, but still lacks consistency, and Tacchi.... didn't notice him this season.
If emo is out for a long period, we should be covered by Gianni for the defensive job, and Mozart to start our attacks. Appiah would be a good sub, Blasi goes to Roma in a super-exchange deal, and Tacchi.... no clue
And while we're at it: the last declaration of Mozart:
Mozart: "La Juve sarebbe il massimo"
26 06 2005
Il centrocampista della Reggina, Mozart, è sempre più vicino alla Juve. Lo stesso brasiliano aspetta con ansia il passaggio in bianconero: "La Juve? Io aspetto. Per me sarebbe il massimo. La Juve sarebbe un premio alla carriera che potrebbe regalarmi anche la Nazionale. ".
Juve would be the best. I hope for it, it would be a step forward for my carrer and possibly towards the national team
and a Gazzetta article on the matter:
http://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Squadra/Juventus/primipiani/2005/06/25emerson.shtml