[Serie A] Empoli 1-2 JUVENTUS [October 27th, 2018] (13 Viewers)
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Our attack seems completely out of sync. They don't seem to know where each other will run (prime examples players running into one another in the box and numerous passes to nowhere when in good positions). The 4-4-2 with Ronaldo and Dybala didn't really work because both of them went wide and we had nobody to pass to in the middle and no midfielders making runs in the middle instead.
Nah, was a clear pen.
Nah, was a clear pen.
I didn't like the lineup. One of the CMs needed to be rested.
Won't blame Allegri for not playing Berna in a 3-man mid because he needs to improve tactically and make better decisions, but we should've played a 3421 or 4231.
And the club needs to tone down on "yes, we're the scudetto favorites." It's affecting the players' performance.
Won't blame Allegri for not playing Berna in a 3-man mid because he needs to improve tactically and make better decisions, but we should've played a 3421 or 4231.
And the club needs to tone down on "yes, we're the scudetto favorites." It's affecting the players' performance.
Awful game. Dybala was frustrating (so was he last game, even though he scored which made up for it), Berna did nothing much and our right side was dead. Bentancur made a lot of silly individual mistakes on the ball. De Sciglio is a soft shy boy, not made for playing with men. He should not play again if we can avoid it. Although Pjanic and Bentancur didnt stand out with obvious mistakes, they too should take some blame for the poor control of the game.
Main thoughts.
1. Dybala has been as slow as a snail lately. Slow thinking, slow movement (or no movement at all often times), slow and weak passes to partners. He seems to have forgotten how to run.
2. Pjanic gained in confidence but somehow lost in quality.
3. Ronaldo is a genuine leader on the pitch. Already deserved a captain's armband.
4. De Sciglio has been still radiating that weak mentality of his former team. I'm afraid, it's in his DNA now.
5. This team has too quickly become too dependent on the creativity of Cancelo.
6. The depth of the squad in the middle is disturbing. Hope Pogback in January is something much more than empty rumors.
7. MOTM - CR7. Vice MOTM - Bonucci.
1. Dybala has been as slow as a snail lately. Slow thinking, slow movement (or no movement at all often times), slow and weak passes to partners. He seems to have forgotten how to run.
2. Pjanic gained in confidence but somehow lost in quality.
3. Ronaldo is a genuine leader on the pitch. Already deserved a captain's armband.
4. De Sciglio has been still radiating that weak mentality of his former team. I'm afraid, it's in his DNA now.
5. This team has too quickly become too dependent on the creativity of Cancelo.
6. The depth of the squad in the middle is disturbing. Hope Pogback in January is something much more than empty rumors.
7. MOTM - CR7. Vice MOTM - Bonucci.
So I guess my call to the refs this morning worked. Whose going to take the next game? I just deposited another $30 in the gofundme page to put towards buying the refs. Which one of you guys is sheduled to organize the next Juve mafiosi meeting? Just remember that our lair is being cleaned on Thursday between 6:30 and 8 so we have to work around that. Perhaps we can have some cannoli this time? The sfogliatelle last time were excellent. I have some ideas for our secret handshake that I'd like to go over.
Good thing Inter, Napoli, Milan, and Roma fans can't read this forum. They'll never learn that they're secretly the strongest clubs in history and we're just keeping them down through our nefarious plans.
Good thing Inter, Napoli, Milan, and Roma fans can't read this forum. They'll never learn that they're secretly the strongest clubs in history and we're just keeping them down through our nefarious plans.
Lack of midfield depth is definitely taking its toll. Allegri has to start playing with 2 midfielders until Khedira and Can return. Pjanic, Bentancur, and Matuidi look exhausted by end of games.
The drop off from Cancelo to De Sciglio is quite the chasm. Empoli was completely laying off De Sciglio and his crosses were still ending up in the stands.
The drop off from Cancelo to De Sciglio is quite the chasm. Empoli was completely laying off De Sciglio and his crosses were still ending up in the stands.
