Simone Pepe: 5
Every game he seems to be picked in the starting XI for Italy or Juventus, but the reasons why continue to elude. He provided little pressure, didn’t go forward anywhere near enough and the goals came the moment he was substituted by the livelier Fabio Quagliarella. Coincidence?
Examples like Fabio Coentrão being a good counterexample, but the idea of converting Pepe into a player with match-impactful skills is pretty foolish to begin with.
Examples like Fabio Coentrão being a good counterexample, but the idea of converting Pepe into a player with match-impactful skills is pretty foolish to begin with.
Well at least offensively it seems to be a better fit IMO. Less responsibility to be creative or provide end product around the box. All he has to do is run, work hard and send in crosses. He'll probably be a little more open when he crosses so he can do well there. I think he profiles alot better offensively as a fullback.
I don't know if he can defend well enough but with his tenacity, speed and work rate he could be ok. Obviously it would require a bit of practice.