Just a question, would you have liked Palladino or nocerino being brought in earlier? Just to give the team a bit more kick ?
Well, I think this was a great match to bring and test Palladino. As you will be well aware I am not one of those Palladino fans. But in spite of my scepticism about his "effectiveness" what Palladino do very well is he is good at carrying the ball, and take on defenders. He isnt quick, in comparison to, Nedved, and Del Piero, he is more than quick enough. Personally, I would have taken Nedved off, because going forward I thought he was worse than Ale.
Having said that, Ranieri already took Criscito with Legro, so he probably had his hands tied down. Criscito was abused physically by Matri, and since Legro came on we dealt crosses much better, but I think Legro was guilty not victim of constant attack in later stage of match. Legro doesnt have great coverage, so he gives a lot of room for Forward to channel their runs. He isnt very good at picking runner, and I remember Foggia having acres of space near second half after Trezeguet's goal, and surprise surprise, all problems came from Cagliari's right hand side in forms of Foggia and Daniele Conti (who was quite easily the best midfielder in the match IMO).
Good point on Nocerino, I dont know why Ranieri didnt bring him earlier. Almiron looked exhaused by 60mins, and we all know Nocerino is a energy bunny. He would have given so much more bite to our midfield, than Almiron. Conti took Almiron to red disctrict towards end of the match. Beside, I hate bringing on player 5 mins left in the back, unless you are taking an attacker off. I think it is unfair on players, and pretty much pointless.