He is a Left Winger, good speed, very technical, has a great left foot and a decent right foot.
Scores often from FK's.
Scores often from FK's.
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Juventus' chain of command:
Paratici: Hey boss. I've been in London. Neymar is really amazing. We should sign him ASAP. Or maybe Cavani.
Beppe: We don't have that money, but don't worry, I know the guy who can shine.
Beppe: Ciao Andrea. I was thinking about Gilardino or Huntelaar. We should sign one of them.
Andrea: Uhm, you know, we're not that rich, man. But don't you worry, I have a solution.
Andrea: Elkan, bro, what up? Hey, I was thinking about Aquafresca or Floccari. They're fine players and fits our budget.
Elkan: No, Andrea. We won't invest that much. I was thinking about Heskey, Ameobi, Pelissier or Bogdani. Those guys are pure class. Get them.
Paratici: Hey boss. I've been in London. Neymar is really amazing. We should sign him ASAP. Or maybe Cavani.
Beppe: We don't have that money, but don't worry, I know the guy who can shine.
Beppe: Ciao Andrea. I was thinking about Gilardino or Huntelaar. We should sign one of them.
Andrea: Uhm, you know, we're not that rich, man. But don't you worry, I have a solution.
Andrea: Elkan, bro, what up? Hey, I was thinking about Aquafresca or Floccari. They're fine players and fits our budget.
Elkan: No, Andrea. We won't invest that much. I was thinking about Heskey, Ameobi, Pelissier or Bogdani. Those guys are pure class. Get them.
I laughed at the comment because it was typical in various ways, including how Mr. I Run A Marathon on Christmas Day Nedved would always say, "you need to work harder!"
It's always nice to have players that work hard for the team and help out at both ends of the pitch. But the best wingers in the world, at least right now, are primarily offensive wingers who are certainly not Pavel Nedveds without the ball. Robben, Ronaldo, Nani, et cetera. I'd say that if those in charge of the team are worried about this discussion like some here, then we are missing the boat of football evolution.
If I walked up to someone on the street and asked them if they'd want Robben on their side, and they responded by asking, "can he defend", I'd punch him in the face. Well no I wouldn't, but I would recommend a nearby mental hospital.
I agree with most of that. But this is why I feel we shouldn't be using the straight 4-4-2. We have one good winger in Krasic and that's it. We have limited fullbacks, which isn't suitable considering they have to add to the counterattack when we win the ball back, or when we have the ball further forward. And last but not least, we have a rather lethargic team mentality, both when we have the ball and when we don't. The straight 4-4-2 works best when you have the various facets you mentioned above, along with central midfielders having the ability to complete passes, and complete passes quickly. So they really have to be box to boxers. You can't have two ball winners in there who are rubbish in distribution as then your counters will be stifled and you'll have limited options in the final third through the middle. This is why I can't stand the Capello 4-4-2, but praise the Manure 4-4-2 of the past with great contempt.
And lastly, your description of how a winger-based system should work reminds me of someone we have used on our flanks. His name starts with an M and he certainly isn't a winger. That's another flaw of our unbalanced system.
I agree. And that's partly why with the players we had/have, the 4-3-3 would be the better option.
It's always nice to have players that work hard for the team and help out at both ends of the pitch. But the best wingers in the world, at least right now, are primarily offensive wingers who are certainly not Pavel Nedveds without the ball. Robben, Ronaldo, Nani, et cetera. I'd say that if those in charge of the team are worried about this discussion like some here, then we are missing the boat of football evolution.
If I walked up to someone on the street and asked them if they'd want Robben on their side, and they responded by asking, "can he defend", I'd punch him in the face. Well no I wouldn't, but I would recommend a nearby mental hospital.
I agree with most of that. But this is why I feel we shouldn't be using the straight 4-4-2. We have one good winger in Krasic and that's it. We have limited fullbacks, which isn't suitable considering they have to add to the counterattack when we win the ball back, or when we have the ball further forward. And last but not least, we have a rather lethargic team mentality, both when we have the ball and when we don't. The straight 4-4-2 works best when you have the various facets you mentioned above, along with central midfielders having the ability to complete passes, and complete passes quickly. So they really have to be box to boxers. You can't have two ball winners in there who are rubbish in distribution as then your counters will be stifled and you'll have limited options in the final third through the middle. This is why I can't stand the Capello 4-4-2, but praise the Manure 4-4-2 of the past with great contempt.
And lastly, your description of how a winger-based system should work reminds me of someone we have used on our flanks. His name starts with an M and he certainly isn't a winger. That's another flaw of our unbalanced system.
I agree. And that's partly why with the players we had/have, the 4-3-3 would be the better option.
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