Now I really don't care about performance level. You could expect improvement before - it didn't happen and that's why it was upsetting.
But now we are in the midst of a huge injury crisis. It's huge. Our cornerstones Bonucci, Barzagli, Dybala out, with a still recovering Marchisio and Higuain. Very useful players like Alves and Pjaca.
Now the team just has to fight through it and get the result. Just keep the 4 point margin till the winter break and qualify first in CL, whatever it takes. The team is so banged up it's not even fair anymore to demand good play.
Survive the year, restart from january.
For this game, I need to see Cuadrado playing. Hopefully Allegri won't take him out after the first game he doesn't stand out. Let's shift back to our comfort area: 352, where players feel safe. Benatia will be a very good SW.
Buffon
Rugani Benatia Evra
Cuadrado Sandro
Pjanic Marchisio Lemina
Higuain Mandzo