Why do people assume barzagli is terribad ?
Because we got him for peanuts.
Because he is notoriously known as one of the most overrated defenders in the past 5 years.
Because he was dumped by a team that is inferior to ours.
Because no one else wanted him.
Because his last name is resemblant of an ingredient that would typically be used to prepare a pasta dish.
Because he doesn't have a hot girlfriend.
Because he's not young, Italian, and long haired. He's old, Italian, and short haired.
Because he hasn't been called up by Lippi even though Lippi adores mediocre, overrated Italian talent.
Want me to go on?
Still, I think he'll do well.