It was certainly a David versus Goliath matchup, but after a few games where we looked less than great, this feels damn good !!!
I said it a few weeks ago, and I'll say it again-
THE WHOLE TEAM PLAYS MORE AS A UNIT WITH DP, RATHER THAN ZLATAN IN THE GAME.
Zlatan is all about Zlatan- an individualist, while DP is in there for the TEAM, and it shows
The passing that went on during the first part of the game was better than I've saw from our guys in a long while
This is the lineup that I would use in the CL, putting Zamby back on the left, and playing Zebina on the right...and teaming DP and Trez upfront
My concern is about Thuram. I am not happy with his performances as of late, and he was the cause of the goal. I dont know how much he has left for Juve
Zebina worries me a bit. Between him finding some form after a serious injury, and his off the field tirades regarding money, could he be a liability in a big game ???
onto the ratings-
Buffon: not much to do, not at fault for the goal 6
Zebina: he wasnt bad, he's still trying to find form. Was much improved from the Coppa game 6
Thuram: dont think he has too much left, made some mistakes (the goal, some bad passes) 5.5
Cannavaro: always reliable- played well 6
Zambrotta: he is way better on the left. Controlled his side well, and made things happen 6.5
Camoranesi: he had 2 assists, and hustled his ass off !! Good job Camo !! 6.5
Emerson: he played his type of match, and controlled the midfield well 6.5
Vieira: better than he's been. Still needs some work, I think he has been spoilt by playing on the perfect Highbury pitch all these years, and is less effective on shitty pitches. Ascoli has a good pitch, and it was no coincidence that he played better today 6
Nedved: he played well and was very active. Showing every game that he can do more in the middle 6
Del Piero: assisted on all 3 goals, and showed why he is the Juve captain !! A true leader, who should be starting ahead of Zlatan at this time. I was having flashbacks of the Trez/DP partnership that flourished under Lippi 7.5
Trezeguet: MOM. Right place , right time. The best finisher in the game 8