Can anyone remember Almiron's pre-season games??
He seemed to be by far the most spectacular player, we signed after the post-calciopoli era.
He was exceptional at both creating and defending, he was all over the place,
he was as impressive, as he was in Empoli.
I couldnt believe he could suck so much at the beginning of the season, it was like watching another player. I dont know what happened to him, he seemed totally out of focus and motivation, he was too weak, too slow, too indecisive, quite the opposite of his standard characteristics.
I cant understand what could have caused such a dramatic change so fast, could it be a mental problem?
Did he realized that our coach didnt rely on him? What was the reason he kicked the opportunity of his life??
I am still very puzzled, some players just cant cope with the highest levels of competition, same thing happened to the exceptional Fabian O'Neil (Miccoli's favorite) I hope Giovinco's ambition and sheer quality, will help him to repel Zidanne's haunt, despite the lack of experience those two had...