++ [ originally posted by baggio ] ++
Let me address some of your concerns Espectro:
1. It is true we dont need him at the moment. Having said that however, we both know Cassano's destined to be at Juventus this year or next. The problem is if we leave him at Roma, theyll leave him on the bench for the entire season knowing that he is going to Juventus (tht wont help his confidence or skill and learning process), and then when he's available on a free, Milan and Inter will both be able to give us competition for his services. Remember, theyre both better paymasters and they both are going to need replacements for Vieri who would be 33 next season, Inzaghi, Recoba and perhaps even Adriano or Oba Oba both of whom could be sold at a premium next term. So my point is, if we're anyway going to get him, lets do so when we're the only club in the chase so we have the monopoly to make the deal happen. I guess this answers your second point as well.
3. Check every post of mine over the last 20 pages and you'll see how bitter I am at the prospect of letting Mutu be part of this deal. Having said that however, I'm calm as of now because I think Moggi recognises Mutu's versatility just like you and I do and I have a gut feeling Mutu will stay. Of course thats not enough, but lets not get ahead of ourselves till its official. Every report has been conflicting between Miccoli and Mutu and I think Moggi will make the most logical move knowing both Miccoli and Zalayeta dont want to stay.
4. Yes, it is true Cassano may not want to be on the bench, but I dont see why we will be changing our tactics to accomodate him. He'd fit into a 4-4-2. And as far as I'm concerned a Zlatan - Cassano partnership on paper at least, looks like it could go on to become one of the most formidable attacking lines in our history.
5. The tantrum tactic has been much speculated here, but I can tell you Juventus is bigger than Cassano and Juventus is bigger than Capello. Its a well organised disciplined institution and one of the most successful clubs in Europe. The atmosphere alone is intimidating enough. Add to that, you've got stalwarts like Buffon, Cannavaro, Zambrotta, Thuram, Vieira, Emerson and yes, Capello to show Cassano the way. Dont see how he could go wrong with that guidance.
In conclusion, you are right, only time will tell how good this move would be, but I think we'd have to make the move to find out; because more than than the skill, Cassano has got something I believe we have been missing for quite some time: big game temperament.