A great midfield performance won us a game that we could not afford to lose.
Storari: Despite the two goals (which were brilliantly taken by Matri- if we had him instead of BOTH Amauri and Iaquinta we would have won this game 8-0) I thought he made a couple of crucial saves, especially the won right after half time. Doesn't look confident communicating with his defence, especially on corners- but this will come 6.5
Rinaudo: Yea...he's pretty bad. Slow, clueless etc. One nice cross and one flick on for goal # 3 aren't enough for me. 4.5
Bonucci: It was hard to tell who was at fault for the first goal- it looked like both defenders pretended they were doing an offside trap to look like they had a clue. But tonight...they didn't. 5
Chiellini: As above, poor distribution too. Some good nuggety defending at times though. 5.5
Grygera: Easily our best defender tonight, although Calgiari seemed weak on their right. Good distribution. Even got a nutmeg in as he joined the attack. 7
Krasic: Looks so positive, so confident. Was strange that he was so vital tonight, as compared to the last few games not as much play went through him. This is probably due to a lot of poor distribution from the back. but WOW, each goal was BEAUTIFUL. Nedved is my favourite player of all time, but Milos has his own style and will write HIS name in the history books. Can't wait to see him slaughter Inter. 8.5
Felipe Melo: Still frustrating to watch at times, some of his passing was really sloppy tonight, but he did a great job of covering in front of the defence. Many decisive tackles and intercepts tonight, some great touches, a shot that was unlucky to get slightly deflected. Kept a dangerous Cossu mostly quiet though. 7.5
Aquilani: Showed some nice touches, but once he is more fit, I'd like to see more play go through him. Some of his tackling was average at best. Together with Melo, they dominated the mid though. 6
Pepe: All goals came directly or indirectly through him. Still, average on the ball in my opinion. I like how he comes into the game more as others fade around him, great fitness. 6.5
Iaquinta: This guy is dogshit. Can Martinez control the ball? If so, Iaquinta should be watching the rest of the season from the stands, or on television...in another city. When I saw he couldn't score against my country at the world cup I knew he were in for a long season. And whats with his face? He always looks like he is about to cry. If he keeps playing this way, there will be many tears for all of us this season. 3
Amauri: I really feel sorry for Amauri. He just has such a loser vibe. Tries so hard...usually to no avail, although his hard work contributed to Krasic's second. If he can stay fit, he will prosper from our Weepic midfield though. 6
Subs:
Sissoko: Just looks like a giant pair of uncontrollable legs at times. But showed good poise to help close the game out. Should not start though.
Del Piero: Has what the starting strikers lack- a brain.
Legro: ... =(
Del Neri: Won the game while rotating the squad, getting some match fitness for Aqua, Amauri etc. The 442 is working overall, just individual blunders are costing us at the back.