Firstly, CONGRATS TO EMPOLI.
This was one of the best played matches between a minnow and a giant at the giant's home I've ever seen.
I mean, Juventus actually played well most of time. But Empoli's pressing and positioning was absolutely great. They are definitely a top 5 team in the league now, the way they are playing. I am very very impressed. The whole team is solid. Good GK who knows how to distribute the ball. Very solid defense with Rugani. Decent to good full backs. Good midfield, creativity with Valdifiori, agressiveness with Saponara.
They are a very well oiled machine. I'm truly impressed, this is an amazing job done by the club and the coach.
The rest:
- the team played well most of time. Very tough match. They got disorganized in the 2nd half and Barzagli's blunders instilled shakeness to the whole team.
- Outstanding game by Tevez.
- Sturaro looks solid, looks good. This guy is a perfect piece for the rotation and will be at NT for many years. Really liked him. Has personality, aggressiveness, good touch, good passing, grinta, strength.
- Best game I've seen from Ogbonna so far.
- Good game by Padoin.
- Llorente played the best game of the season to me.
- I'M SO GLAD TO SEE VIDAL BACK!!!! He can't have the same offensive impact, but he was back to the MONSTER he is with his relentless running, marking and tackling.
Really liked the game, Empoli put up a great fight.
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I forgot Buffon. What a fucking GOD!!! He seems to be improving every year for the past 4. Really beautiful rushing out there... legend stuff.
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he did the job on behalf of sturaro and padoin, too. great game.