Summer Mercato Thread 2019-20 (28 Viewers)
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I was one that wanted him to start over Bonucci, because he solved our main weakness of defending crosses which Bonucci sucked at. But i also said after Benatia left we might have waited too long to make him a protagonist, as playing Serie A alone wasnt nearly enough, and that he wasnt nearly tested enough at the highest level to now rely on him as 3rd choice. It turned out to be the truth, from what was a bright prospecr 3 years ago became just another mediocre Serie A defender. Some of it was on us not giving him more opportunities on the highest stage, some of it was just him as we probably overrated his end potential. Hed now one of those "soft" CBs like Bonucci, but with half the playmaking ability and better in the air ability. Good for a team that defends deep and wont leave him in 1v1 situations vs SSs and wingers, bad for a team that will build from the back and get hit in transition. If he goes to a low table old fashioned defensive italian side, hed be fine. Here, especially if Guardiola comes, i dont ever see him having a big role
He is ready to clean the toilets - Honestly I dont know what is all the fuss about.. Verratti was twice as good at his age..
Closest thing to Pirlo - You just quote the media who make Giovinco the next Del Piero , Verratti is already the next Pirlo.. Carini is the next big thing.. and etc..
He is a good player with potential but there are so many things to do before even thinking about him..
Closest thing to Pirlo - You just quote the media who make Giovinco the next Del Piero , Verratti is already the next Pirlo.. Carini is the next big thing.. and etc..
He is a good player with potential but there are so many things to do before even thinking about him..
osman? Badass?Of course I havent.. I did watch some highlights but I was referring to people who label players as the next X before even watching them..
He did seem to be talented from the highlights I saw (not only youtube edited clips but highlights of the game itself and some here and then) but I admit I dont have time to waste on Serie B..
In any case my words stand since we have so many things to do before going for Tonali if he even that good.. I must have exeggerated a little bit in the previous post as maybe he is much better than "cleaning the toilets" but we do need other players before thinking of throwing money on him
I did watch Verratti a few times before he joined PSG though.. (He was very good with Zaza not bad himself)
He did seem to be talented from the highlights I saw (not only youtube edited clips but highlights of the game itself and some here and then) but I admit I dont have time to waste on Serie B..
In any case my words stand since we have so many things to do before going for Tonali if he even that good.. I must have exeggerated a little bit in the previous post as maybe he is much better than "cleaning the toilets" but we do need other players before thinking of throwing money on him
I did watch Verratti a few times before he joined PSG though.. (He was very good with Zaza not bad himself)
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