Problems on teams that had problems with half their players. Roma was a nightmare last season and not just Osvaldo, but half the team. The coach's had no idea what the term discipline meant.
And Southampton? Really? Another joke of a squad. On a loan for 400,000 with no obligation to buy, if Osvaldo causes trouble he'll just get frozen out. A low risk, high-reward scenario if you ask me.
He was quite good for the national team in qualifying too. Featured in 7 matches of the 10, and scored 4 with 1 assist. 4 goals in 7 appearances is fantastic. He allowed Italy to draw @ Bulgaria (2 goals), and @ Denmark (1 goal). We would have lost to both those teams without his goals. Second leading scorer behind Balotelli with 5 in qualifying, but 2 of Balotelli's were penalties. Osvaldo has shown he can perform when it counts. 3 Away goals against two of the toughest teams in our WCQ group.
He was quite good for the national team in qualifying too. Featured in 7 matches of the 10, and scored 4 with 1 assist. 4 goals in 7 appearances is fantastic. He allowed Italy to draw @ Bulgaria (2 goals), and @ Denmark (1 goal). We would have lost to both those teams without his goals. Second leading scorer behind Balotelli with 5 in qualifying, but 2 of Balotelli's were penalties. Osvaldo has shown he can perform when it counts. 3 Away goals against two of the toughest teams in our WCQ group.