Are you sitting down? Well…, I recommend you to do that please.
This will get on some people nerves, but it is my straight (not the opposite to gay) opinion!
Our prayers
The first game in a long while where we took control, played offensively, used our flanks, got a lot of people involved in our attack and made a draw.
You should all be happy.
I should be happy.
He listen to our complains and played as we want. Result? Not as good.
I really enjoyed this game, but not as much as I enjoy a win.
So for the record, please play the game however you want as long as you win.
The game
Juventus had a promising lineup, a promising game plan and a very promising start.
We used the whole field and everyone except Trez was involved in our game.
We had a very good paste of the ball, excellent movement and a big heart.
Chievo played with very high pressure witch you have to give them credit for. That caused us some problems but also good opportunities. We were able to use the bigger space that left us but it was also that high pressure that cost us a conceding goal.
It takes two to tango and Chievo were an excellent partner.
In the second half the tempo dropped, as well did the paste of the ball and the movement. This is what we´ve seen before unfortunately. When we need the chances the most we play so we get them the least. Instead of realizing that we are going solo. Has to change!
Player ratings
Buffon-6,5
Played good and looked secure.
Brings confidence to the defense.
Zambrotta-6,0
A mystery. Very good first half on his right but went awful on the left?!? Did not make a single good cross after the switch. Lost his marking totally on the goal and is closer to a 5,5 then a 6,5.
Thuram-6,0
Did look as secure as ever. Good positioning.
Cannavaro-6,0
Was invisible most of the game witch is a very good thing for a defender.
Balzaretti-7,5 mom
Very good performance.
Has earned himself a position thanks to Chiellinis injury. This guy impresses me. Confident an makes the right decisions all of the time. In some stressed situations he acted as he had played on this level for ages. Amazing both offensively and defensively. This is NT material.
Cammo-6,5
Why was he subbed?
Moves over large surfaces and is crucial in our right flank. Nothing happens there without him. The look on his face when being subbed tells it all.
Vieira-6,0
Solid but not impressive. He together with Puma is probably the best central lock in the world.
Emo-6,5
Once again his performance is flawless. Not exciting but flawless.
Mutu-6,5
Close to a 6,0…
He is like the old Ibra. Holds the ball much to long and wants to do it on his own. On the other side his speed and creativity brings some crucial ingredients to our game. We have much more paste on the pitch with Mutu.
Ibra-6,5
Good game by Zlatan. Had some great movements and worked harder for the team then before. Had a pass to Viera into the box that was beautiful. Mutu should have scored on another great pass and he was close in getting DP an open goal. Went away in the second half though...
It irritates me though that he always blame his shoes, co players, grass, wind, my grandma…
Trez-5,5
Where never quite in the game. Tried to move down the pitch fetching ball but that did not work either. Maybe it´s getting in his head not scoring after his enormous streak he had.
Subs
Del Piero-6,0
Had an ungrateful assignment.
Were placed in an position where he didn’t feel as home.
Still tried very hard.
Coach
Capello-5,0
Give him cred for the lineup but the substitution was horrible.
Playing with 4 forwards made us loose the midfield. Did not try to do anything even though he must have seen that.
And why did he switch places between Zabrotta and Balzaretti???