Summer mercato thread 2017-18 (96 Viewers)

[Quetzalcoatl]

I'd like to think Chiellini won't be a starter next season.

 

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[italiacalcio10]

I'd like to think Chiellini won't be a starter next season.

Yeah, I wish we'd have nabbed Romagnoli to replace him. Having mobile guys beside the guy in the centre is important.

 

[zizinho]

My issue with that is benching Cuadrado who is consistently one of the best performers.

I'd prefer something like this in that case:

-------------Higuain----Dybala--------------
------------------James----------------------
Sandro----------------------------Cuadrado
----------Marchisio-----Pjanic---------------
-----Chiellini---Bonucci---Barzagli---------
-----------------Buffon----------------------


or if we could by some miracle sign Verratti by only selling Pjanic:

-------------Higuain----Dybala--------------
------------------James----------------------
Sandro----------------------------Cuadrado
----------Marchisio-----Verratti------------
-----Chiellini---Bonucci---Barzagli---------
-----------------Buffon----------------------


I personally, would prefer to see Verratti there instead of Pjanic in this formation, just because with James playing so advanced, you need two strong #6s. Sure you could put Khedira with Marchisio, but Verratti offers much better ball movement.

with 3 CBs behind, i think Pjanic-Verratti would work very well. but we aint signing Verratti so it will be Pjanic-Khedira

 

[Quetzalcoatl]

with 3 CBs behind, i think Pjanic-Verratti would work very well. but we aint signing Verratti so it will be Pjanic-Khedira

you think once Marchisio is back to his best, he will be behind Khedira?

 

[italiacalcio10]

with 3 CBs behind, i think Pjanic-Verratti would work very well. but we aint signing Verratti so it will be Pjanic-Khedira

I personally don't see a problem with it. I think it would make us very strong in ball movement. But Italian coaches sometimes have a tendency to be a bit....well conservative.

 

[zizinho]

you think once Marchisio is back to his best, he will be behind Khedira?

will that ever happen again though?

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I personally don't see a problem with it. I think it would make us very strong in ball movement. But Italian coaches sometimes have a tendency to be a bit....well conservative.

well our coach isnt called EuroMaxx for no reason

 

[Quetzalcoatl]

will that ever happen again though?

Why not? Was a pretty common injury, wasn't it?

 

[italiacalcio10]

Why not? Was a pretty common injury, wasn't it?

Well he is 31...Body doesn't recover like it used to, and that is getting older for a midfielder, especially given his style of play.

I don't think it is impossible, but it is important to note he is 31 years old now. It's different if the player is 25.

 

[Quetzalcoatl]

Well he is 31...Body doesn't recover like it used to, and that is getting older for a midfielder, especially given his style of play.

I don't think it is impossible, but it is important to note he is 31 years old now. It's different if the player is 25.

I don't think that's so old for a modern footballer who also happens to be a top professional and has access to the best facilities. I'm sure he'll be fine.

 

[j0ker]

Apparently James told Zidane to fuck off after being subbed last match where he scored and assisted.

He is defo out.

 

[zizinho]

Why not? Was a pretty common injury, wasn't it?

I dont remember what the injury was anymore, but its taking him fairly long to get back in form. Will still be a great mid but not sure he will be as good as 2014-2016

 

[Quetzalcoatl]

I dont remember what the injury was anymore, but its taking him fairly long to get back in form. Will still be a great mid but not sure he will be as good as 2014-2016

He hasn't played that much though. I think Allegri is trying to bring him back slowly to prevent relapses.

 

[zizinho]

He hasn't played that much though. I think Allegri is trying to bring him back slowly to prevent relapses.

Well see. Having good old Marchisio back would be as good as any signing, but I wont raise my hopes up yet. What I saw of him this season doesent allow me to do it

 

[Quetzalcoatl]

Well see. Having good old Marchisio back would be as good as any signing, but I wont raise my hopes up yet. What I saw of him this season doesent allow me to do it

Yeah, we'll see. Anyway I don't find he has been poor since he's returned. He had 1 or 2 good games when he just returned, and otherwise he looks a little unfit rather than having lost something, so that's why I'm not worried.

 

[zizinho]

Yeah, we'll see. Anyway I don't find he has been poor since he's returned. He had 1 or 2 good games when he just returned, and otherwise he looks a little unfit rather than having lost something, so that's why I'm not worried.

I think on a tactical and technical level he hasnt lost much, he will be able to regain that. But he looks like he has lost a step physically, doesent seem to be as quick anymore, and at 31 years age, its less likely he will be able to recover that. Im pesimistic, but hopefully wrong too

 

[Zacheryah]

Apparently James told Zidane to fuck off after being subbed last match where he scored and assisted.

He is defo out.

World class Source right there

 

[zizinho]

World class Source right there

My friend Jose Luis, whos a lipreader and Madrid season ticket holder says the same

 

[Osman]

World class Source right there

Doesnt change the fact James has had pretty bad attitude past 2 seasons with them.


I'll link you what two Real fans say in XT about him:


http://www.xtratime.org/forum/21505018-post42016.html


http://www.xtratime.org/forum/21505210-post42017.html

 

[j0ker]

World class Source right there

From Spanish press.

 

[lgorTudor]

James isn't even that good. Wouldnt want to trade Dybala for that tranny