[Serie A] Juventus - Livorno (18 Viewers)
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Capello isn't an asshole, but there's no reason as to why Tudor shouldn't be on the bench. He's versatile, tall, strong, better and younger than Montero, Ferrara, and Iuliano. He's roughly the same age as Legro I think, but in terms of who's the better defender there's only one winner - Tudor. IMO he should have started ahead of Montero on Thursday but that's a thing of the pass. As for Legrottaglie, he was pish last season and the fact that he hasn't played all season long only confirms that he doesn't impress the coach in practise. It'll be interesting to see what kind of line-up Capello sends out against Atalanta in the Coppa Italia. Will he give the reserve players a chance or start some of the first teamers in an attempt to overturn the two goal deficit.
I must concur that Tudor should be on the bench. When fit he is much more useful than Iuliano or Legrottaglie and can also come on in midfield if need be. I really do not know why Capello does not play Tudor that much; maybe he is just giving him plenty of rest to come back from his years worth of injuries. Tudor is much better of a defender than Montero nowadays, so its a shame he is not playing more. But once again we are not sure of some of Capello's decisions.
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Protti dropped in Livorno row Saturday 8 January, 2005
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Franco Colomba’s job hangs in the balance after Igor Protti was dropped amid a public spat with the Livorno Coach.
The veteran had slammed their tactics in the Press this week and stated, “If this is the way Livorno play, then I am of no use to them. I have been silent for five months, but I cannot take it any more. I’m pushed out wide and can never get close to the ball.”
The 2-0 home defeat to Inter on Thursday proved the final straw and Protti has not even made the trip to Turin for tomorrow’s crunch match with Juventus.
This is a particularly shocking decision, as top scorer Cristiano Lucarelli is suspended, so Livorno have precious few attacking options left.
“Igor has had a strange couple of days,” explained Coach Colomba. “After speaking with him, I decided not to call him up, even if I can assure you there is no problem between us.”
Protti is a hero to the Amaranto faithful, so this row could cost Colomba his job in the near future. If he fails to beat Messina on January 16, it’s reported that Roberto Donadoni will be drafted in to take over.
“They must resolve this problem between themselves,” noted President Aldo Spinelli. “Protti is a symbol of this squad and if it’s a tactical issue then we can experiment with a different system.”
source: channel4.com
Protti dropped in Livorno row Saturday 8 January, 2005
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Franco Colomba’s job hangs in the balance after Igor Protti was dropped amid a public spat with the Livorno Coach.
The veteran had slammed their tactics in the Press this week and stated, “If this is the way Livorno play, then I am of no use to them. I have been silent for five months, but I cannot take it any more. I’m pushed out wide and can never get close to the ball.”
The 2-0 home defeat to Inter on Thursday proved the final straw and Protti has not even made the trip to Turin for tomorrow’s crunch match with Juventus.
This is a particularly shocking decision, as top scorer Cristiano Lucarelli is suspended, so Livorno have precious few attacking options left.
“Igor has had a strange couple of days,” explained Coach Colomba. “After speaking with him, I decided not to call him up, even if I can assure you there is no problem between us.”
Protti is a hero to the Amaranto faithful, so this row could cost Colomba his job in the near future. If he fails to beat Messina on January 16, it’s reported that Roberto Donadoni will be drafted in to take over.
“They must resolve this problem between themselves,” noted President Aldo Spinelli. “Protti is a symbol of this squad and if it’s a tactical issue then we can experiment with a different system.”
source: channel4.com
