After Gio's performance against Samp in the left, who thinks that Juventus might not need to buy a Nedved replacement after all?
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[SERIE A] Palermo 0-2 JUVENTUS (21/02/09) (4 Viewers)
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I agree, but his talent is there for all to see. He's versatile enough to adapt there, plus i've seen him play on the left a few times for Empoli, so it wouldn't be completely new. Its unrealistic, because Ranieri doesn't think of him as a midfielder. But in an ideal world, he'd be given the chance. He's already a much better option than Nedved on the wing, so why not start giving him games till the end of the season, and if he does well; Give him the opportunity to be Nedved's long term replacement.
I trust his ability enough to see him as our future AM, but aslong as we have Ranieri, it WONT happen at all. He sees him as a forward, which he isnt, because his finishing is his weakness, is all about creating (plus he is easily canceled out if he is too high up, instead of roam in the hole). But as I said, aslong as we have Ranieri, Giovinco will still be in this undeserved little limbo. So we are forced to buy a direct Pavel replacement (and if they are the big quality type like Ribery, hurrah for sure), when Ranieri has ruled out Gio as such alltogether.
I fear a little for his immediate future with Ranieri as coach, but he is such an immense talent that he will force his way him somehow, wont need to worry for long.
I fear a little for his immediate future with Ranieri as coach, but he is such an immense talent that he will force his way him somehow, wont need to worry for long.
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Grygera Mellberg Chiellini Molinaro
Camoranesi Sissoko Tiago Nedved
Trezeguet Giovinco
Trezeguet, Camoranesi and Chiellini are surely going to be in the line-up tomorrow, according to Ranieri himself. I suggest we play with Giovinco and Trezeguet up front. After all, they are familiar with each other from the days of Serie B and I think it would turn out to be a great choice. In midfield, I'd like to see Camoranesi and Nedved on each flank, Sissoko and Tiago in central midfield. I also would like to see Grygera play so he gets a chance to step up his game a bit as CL is getting closer. We'll have to put Molinaro on the other flank as we don't really have any other choices, and Mellberg with Chiellini in central defence. Lastly, grande Buffon as a keeper.
We will have the right amount of creativity with Camo, Tiago, Nedved and Gio all being creative players. And additionally, a lethal striker in Trezeguet who will make sure we don't lack in goal-scoring. Also, defence will work out well as Sissoko and Chiellini are back in the line-up. And, IF, it turns out to be a bad line-up, we still have a number of great players on the bench ready to get into the game. In conclusion, I predict a 1-3 victory for the Old Lady.
Grygera Mellberg Chiellini Molinaro
Camoranesi Sissoko Tiago Nedved
Trezeguet Giovinco
Trezeguet, Camoranesi and Chiellini are surely going to be in the line-up tomorrow, according to Ranieri himself. I suggest we play with Giovinco and Trezeguet up front. After all, they are familiar with each other from the days of Serie B and I think it would turn out to be a great choice. In midfield, I'd like to see Camoranesi and Nedved on each flank, Sissoko and Tiago in central midfield. I also would like to see Grygera play so he gets a chance to step up his game a bit as CL is getting closer. We'll have to put Molinaro on the other flank as we don't really have any other choices, and Mellberg with Chiellini in central defence. Lastly, grande Buffon as a keeper.
We will have the right amount of creativity with Camo, Tiago, Nedved and Gio all being creative players. And additionally, a lethal striker in Trezeguet who will make sure we don't lack in goal-scoring. Also, defence will work out well as Sissoko and Chiellini are back in the line-up. And, IF, it turns out to be a bad line-up, we still have a number of great players on the bench ready to get into the game. In conclusion, I predict a 1-3 victory for the Old Lady.
Agreed...
It's a tough game, we need DP to play at least one half. His experience, creativity, spirit, confidence, free kicks could be helpfull!
But I think it's better to let Iaqui play for minutes. He could come in for DP in 2nd half.
He played very few matches this season and it could be a chance for him! We shouldn't ruin him!
Needless to say Amauri have to be fit against his last team!
It's a tough game, we need DP to play at least one half. His experience, creativity, spirit, confidence, free kicks could be helpfull!
But I think it's better to let Iaqui play for minutes. He could come in for DP in 2nd half.
He played very few matches this season and it could be a chance for him! We shouldn't ruin him!
Needless to say Amauri have to be fit against his last team!
Once we have better defenders he will not be required to do a lot of real defending but only his natural tactical progression ( positioning, covering the space and helping out when needed).
I don't know why he isn't considered by the board or the coach, but maybe because they think a big name is required and the only position that will be available is neddy's
I don't know why he isn't considered by the board or the coach, but maybe because they think a big name is required and the only position that will be available is neddy's
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20 February 2009
20 called up for Palermo. Trezeguet is back
After the fine-tuning session held at Vinovo, Claudio Ranieri announced the names of the 20 players called up for the away match in Palermo.
After having missed the match against Sampdoria, David Trezeguet is once again available, just like Vincenzo Iaquinta who missed the match against the bluecerchiati due to a one match suspension.
De Ceglie will remain in Turin together with Zanetti and the other players who are recovering from injury namely Zebina, Knezevic and Salihamidzic. Ekdal is currently with the Primavera squad which is taking part in the Viareggio Cup.
Below is the list of players called up for the match in the Sicilian capital:
1 Buffon
3 Chiellini
4 Mellberg
8 Amauri
9 Iaquinta
10 Del Piero
11 Nedved
12 Chimenti
13 Manninger
16 Camoranesi
17 Trezeguet
18 Poulsen
19 Marchisio
20 Giovinco
21 Grygera
22 Sissoko
28 Molinaro
30 Tiago
32 Marchionni
33 Legrottaglie
best selection so far
20 February 2009
20 called up for Palermo. Trezeguet is back
After the fine-tuning session held at Vinovo, Claudio Ranieri announced the names of the 20 players called up for the away match in Palermo.
After having missed the match against Sampdoria, David Trezeguet is once again available, just like Vincenzo Iaquinta who missed the match against the bluecerchiati due to a one match suspension.
De Ceglie will remain in Turin together with Zanetti and the other players who are recovering from injury namely Zebina, Knezevic and Salihamidzic. Ekdal is currently with the Primavera squad which is taking part in the Viareggio Cup.
Below is the list of players called up for the match in the Sicilian capital:
1 Buffon
3 Chiellini
4 Mellberg
8 Amauri
9 Iaquinta
10 Del Piero
11 Nedved
12 Chimenti
13 Manninger
16 Camoranesi
17 Trezeguet
18 Poulsen
19 Marchisio
20 Giovinco
21 Grygera
22 Sissoko
28 Molinaro
30 Tiago
32 Marchionni
33 Legrottaglie
best selection so far
Fair enough 100% vs Chelsea will do them damage, but I'm also afraid resting him a lot won't do him any good. He needs to get into action and net mention score his 2nd goal in 2009 to boost his moral.
That said, whether Ranieri picks him or not, I hope that our team is focusing on tomorrow's game and not Chelsea...though deep inside me I'm positive that all their mind is set on Wed clash.
That said, whether Ranieri picks him or not, I hope that our team is focusing on tomorrow's game and not Chelsea...though deep inside me I'm positive that all their mind is set on Wed clash.
