I for one was hopeful, and overjoyed when Ciro wrestled the reins from Ranieri, then proceeded to win our last three games of the season, convincingly. Our purchases over the Summer filled us all with enthusiasm...A new coach. Two new brazilians, one of whom in particular has shown incredible promise over the last few years in Germ Land.
However...Nine games into the new Serie A campaign, three into europe, and much of that pre season enthusiasm has vanished. Because we have not yet shown anything like the potential we have on paper, on the field. Worst of all, to my eyes and heart, has been the worrying lack of passion and spirit from The Team as a whole...Generally, Chiellini and Buffon fly the flag with pride. They are enough, alongside the rejuvenated Cannavaro, to keep us secure at the back, and the three of them have done more than any others in the squad to keep our results and standing, at a near satisfactory level.
As for the same spirit to be seen in midfield or attack...unfortunately only Vincenzo's effort shows even a glimpse of it.
Nedved was ailing in his old age, physically, and technically, but whenever he played, he gave HIS ALL, and this determination was infectious.
Momo can certainly bring drive and spirit to the centre of the park, but he is not a natural born leader, in anything other than warfare...Yes, when the others around him see the dark beast crunching opponents left right and centre, it gives them confidence, but we need to see the same spirit in them, not just feeding off others.
It must be said that we have been most unfortunate with injuries. To key players. Also, we have not yet settled on a formation, which in turn is affected by the injuries...Lastly, and this is epitomized by the team selection against Siena, Ciro is making a few understandable, but frankly erronous decisions...
We scraped a victory against Maccabi. But there were a few very positive signs in that game, with the 4-2-3-1. Mainly the too bright to ignore performance of Giovinco.
To revert back to the same tried, tested and failed two target men in attack system, for the siena game, was ridiculous...as it was to ommit Seba...had we been flying in the last few games, in fine form, cohesive, overpowering, indomitable, then yes, I can understand giving a few key players a rest, in preparation for the Samp game midweek...but alas, our form, has been, at best patchy, at worst, wretched. It was imperative for Giovinco to play again, the same goes for Momo, and Grosso, and Camo. Scraping victories against terrible teams does little for our confidence. Playing our best team whenever possible will lead to better results, and how much more alive and confident would the team feel if we had played our BEST fit XI against Siena and thumped them 0-4???
We are lacking cohesion and heart and spirit. Without which, we are going to continue to struggle...
We have ALL seen enough of molinaro. he should never be playing, especially in a formation which demands the left back supports the attack.
Clearly, Diego is too isolated when he is the only creative force in the team. He looked better alongside Camo and Giovinco...so why revert straight back to the failing formation????
I am sure that the spirit and heart will return when we thread together a few victories, but that wont happen unless we settle on a formation, and first team, and give them time to gel together.
I am hoping, like many others I assume, that once Tiago is fit, we will see Melo and Momo(marchiso on the bench, or challenging Melo for a starting berth), behind Diego/Giovinco/Tiago (or Camo)...with ONE target man playing. If that fails to break down opponents, then we can switch to 4-3-3, but NOT with trez/amauri/iaq all together. Three target men is too much. Two is too much...If he must play Two in attack, then put Giovinco up there with one of the big men...this is rudimentary tactical knowledge.
Zebina is too often injured. A shame, as he has looked decent when he has played. Grygera is not up to the standard, so i can understand blooding Caceres, who, if we are being kind, needs time and patience...
De Ceglie is NOT progressing, though he seems like a half decent back up for Grosso.
With Marchiso, Tiago, Del Piero all to come back into the team, I will hope that by the end of November we are playing, at least the same team every match. Consistency can not come from chopping and changing.
I am not too agreeable to resting key players, unless they are tired. It is more important to gel, to gain continuity, which comes only from playing and playing...together.
Someone needs to take the lead in midfield, and in attack. I mean as a leader...One thing I was certain Ciro would bring to the fore was Spirit and Drive. but sadly both are lacking. Why????
Maybe we could bring back Pavel as a motivation guru...
However...Nine games into the new Serie A campaign, three into europe, and much of that pre season enthusiasm has vanished. Because we have not yet shown anything like the potential we have on paper, on the field. Worst of all, to my eyes and heart, has been the worrying lack of passion and spirit from The Team as a whole...Generally, Chiellini and Buffon fly the flag with pride. They are enough, alongside the rejuvenated Cannavaro, to keep us secure at the back, and the three of them have done more than any others in the squad to keep our results and standing, at a near satisfactory level.
As for the same spirit to be seen in midfield or attack...unfortunately only Vincenzo's effort shows even a glimpse of it.
Nedved was ailing in his old age, physically, and technically, but whenever he played, he gave HIS ALL, and this determination was infectious.
Momo can certainly bring drive and spirit to the centre of the park, but he is not a natural born leader, in anything other than warfare...Yes, when the others around him see the dark beast crunching opponents left right and centre, it gives them confidence, but we need to see the same spirit in them, not just feeding off others.
It must be said that we have been most unfortunate with injuries. To key players. Also, we have not yet settled on a formation, which in turn is affected by the injuries...Lastly, and this is epitomized by the team selection against Siena, Ciro is making a few understandable, but frankly erronous decisions...
We scraped a victory against Maccabi. But there were a few very positive signs in that game, with the 4-2-3-1. Mainly the too bright to ignore performance of Giovinco.
To revert back to the same tried, tested and failed two target men in attack system, for the siena game, was ridiculous...as it was to ommit Seba...had we been flying in the last few games, in fine form, cohesive, overpowering, indomitable, then yes, I can understand giving a few key players a rest, in preparation for the Samp game midweek...but alas, our form, has been, at best patchy, at worst, wretched. It was imperative for Giovinco to play again, the same goes for Momo, and Grosso, and Camo. Scraping victories against terrible teams does little for our confidence. Playing our best team whenever possible will lead to better results, and how much more alive and confident would the team feel if we had played our BEST fit XI against Siena and thumped them 0-4???
We are lacking cohesion and heart and spirit. Without which, we are going to continue to struggle...
We have ALL seen enough of molinaro. he should never be playing, especially in a formation which demands the left back supports the attack.
Clearly, Diego is too isolated when he is the only creative force in the team. He looked better alongside Camo and Giovinco...so why revert straight back to the failing formation????
I am sure that the spirit and heart will return when we thread together a few victories, but that wont happen unless we settle on a formation, and first team, and give them time to gel together.
I am hoping, like many others I assume, that once Tiago is fit, we will see Melo and Momo(marchiso on the bench, or challenging Melo for a starting berth), behind Diego/Giovinco/Tiago (or Camo)...with ONE target man playing. If that fails to break down opponents, then we can switch to 4-3-3, but NOT with trez/amauri/iaq all together. Three target men is too much. Two is too much...If he must play Two in attack, then put Giovinco up there with one of the big men...this is rudimentary tactical knowledge.
Zebina is too often injured. A shame, as he has looked decent when he has played. Grygera is not up to the standard, so i can understand blooding Caceres, who, if we are being kind, needs time and patience...
De Ceglie is NOT progressing, though he seems like a half decent back up for Grosso.
With Marchiso, Tiago, Del Piero all to come back into the team, I will hope that by the end of November we are playing, at least the same team every match. Consistency can not come from chopping and changing.
I am not too agreeable to resting key players, unless they are tired. It is more important to gel, to gain continuity, which comes only from playing and playing...together.
Someone needs to take the lead in midfield, and in attack. I mean as a leader...One thing I was certain Ciro would bring to the fore was Spirit and Drive. but sadly both are lacking. Why????
Maybe we could bring back Pavel as a motivation guru...
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