Nicolò Fagioli (40 Viewers)

Juve-Fan-Iraq

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Oct 7, 2023
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Fagioli could benefit from beefing up a bit. He's not really quick, but his technique is a touch above the rest. For example, Marchisio learned that early on and became quite an accomplished midfielder in both phases of the game by increase his muscle mass. I think Fagioli can go thru the same kind of trajectory, too.
 

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MikeM

Footballing Hipster celebrating 4th place with Tuz
Sep 21, 2008
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The most Pirlo-esque pass in that whole vid is from Mckennie.

But jokes aside he played great. The ball control and touch is clearly above grade. If Douglas Luiz wasn't a lolzillian he'd be Fagioli
 

Hydde

Minimiliano Tristelli
Mar 6, 2003
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Honestly I deserve a medal for hyping him up since U19

Where’s my recognition @mods
No, im his truest fan since the moment Pirlo led him play in the first team. The first day i saw him i was impressed.

Ok not really, you saw him first, but the moment i saw him in the first team i knew we had a gem.
 
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Akshen

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Aug 27, 2010
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I remember when I was in marina in Poland's Mazury like 3 years ago and my son was already wearing this guys Juve shirt. Some guy, a Juve fan just like us, recognized Fagiolis shirt and we talked about how big talent he is - I wonder if he is reading this forum.
 

Rockets

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Notice that this season in penality kick Fagioli is given a different role. Instead of standing still, he moves in advance, entering the box as if he's using a run-up.This gives him advantage of a rebound shot over the defenders.

Not a new thing but this must be from Motta's coaching. The devil is in the details.
 

Amer

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Feb 13, 2005
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Notice that this season in penality kick Fagioli is given a different role. Instead of standing still, he moves in advance, entering the box as if he's using a run-up.This gives him advantage of a rebound shot over the defenders.

Not a new thing but this must be from Motta's coaching. The devil is in the details.
Or, he's just making sure nobody else messes with his bet.
 

s4tch

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Mar 23, 2015
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This gives Pirlo vibes no doubt about it. Fagioli is 23. If he continues like this he will be a top player in two years
pirlo was around the same age when he had his breakthrough season when ancelotti made him a regista. let's hope motta is fagioli's ancelotti lol

i still have many doubts about fagioli. potential is there, although he lacks physicality, speed and consistency, and his end product (which of course depends on team mates when it comes to assists) is weak too. then again, i couldn't have imagined that he could play a high tempo international game with basically 100% passing accuracy, 4 key passes and considerable defensive contribution. may he continue to grow and surprise us.
 

Wings

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Jul 15, 2002
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So I'm the only one who thinks his lack of physicality is not a problem?
It is a problem as of right now we don't provide him protection. If he is going to be playing as register we must protect him. McNuggets seems to be deployed further up the field.
 

DanielSz

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Sep 6, 2014
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So I'm the only one who thinks his lack of physicality is not a problem?
no, he’s never gonna be a threat in the air but hes got great balance which gives him an advantage on ground duels. Hes winning 53% of his ground duels, superior to McKennie and comparable to Locatelli’s percentage. And anyways, he does look like he’s added muscle.
 

s4tch

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Mar 23, 2015
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It's not if he's smart and evasive, but that requires a high technical level all the time.
this, and concentration too

rabiot won 60% of his duels by sleeping through multiple seasons. fagioli can't afford to fall asleep for a second

rooting for his success of course. homegrown players rarely become rock solid starters at juve to begin with
 

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