Because I think the Sissoko we saw under Ranieri was the best Sissoko can be, and that invovled him being very destructive for the opponent's play and quite destructive for Juve's play.
Melo on the other hand, if used a bit higher up the pitch, could do some of the closing down work that Sissoko can do, but also add much, much more to Juve's play.
I like Sissoko more than Melo, but because Juve show no signs of buying a proper partner for him (a deep lying playmaker), I think he will continue to do almost as much harm as good.
Melo on the other hand, if used a bit higher up the pitch, could do some of the closing down work that Sissoko can do, but also add much, much more to Juve's play.
I like Sissoko more than Melo, but because Juve show no signs of buying a proper partner for him (a deep lying playmaker), I think he will continue to do almost as much harm as good.

