Thorsten Frings and Diego "linked" with Juve (3 Viewers)
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I wouldn't be so pessimistic about our chances. So what if Ribery says he prefers England. At the end of day, the most transfer decisions are based on monetary basis. I am sure we got more money to invest than any other English team bar Chelski. When Ribery gets more concrete proposal from many teams, then it is worth taking notice into his comments. Right now, talk is just talk. In any case, I don't think Ribery will join Arsenal. Even if I expect him to join teams like Real with CL experience.
The point I want to make is that, the reason a lot of these players play for such teams like Hamburg, Porto and Bremen, is that these clubs did their analysis and took chance on players who were deemed not good enough right now. But youth is unpredictable for good or bad: they tend to develop beyond recognition that one year of experience could propel them to different level. We already have a lot of experience in our team. We got players that we can count on when the season starts. I don't think adding some youth to the team won't be too bad, as long as we don't have to pay lot.
The point I want to make is that, the reason a lot of these players play for such teams like Hamburg, Porto and Bremen, is that these clubs did their analysis and took chance on players who were deemed not good enough right now. But youth is unpredictable for good or bad: they tend to develop beyond recognition that one year of experience could propel them to different level. We already have a lot of experience in our team. We got players that we can count on when the season starts. I don't think adding some youth to the team won't be too bad, as long as we don't have to pay lot.
Zanetti has played well in almost all of Serie A's top clubs, how's that not guaranteed quality?
Yes, hence he offers your guaranteed quality and experience. Frings is also getting old.
They both add substantial experience to the team, besides they could play on opposite wings and Camoranesi has recently proven to be able to play in the middle.
What's your point?
Because he isn't a jackass?
Yes, hence he offers your guaranteed quality and experience. Frings is also getting old.
They both add substantial experience to the team, besides they could play on opposite wings and Camoranesi has recently proven to be able to play in the middle.
What's your point?Because he isn't a jackass?
Zanetti isn't good enough to start for us in Serie A IMO.
Frings is a better player than Nedved these days. Nedved offers experience and a valuable fighting spirit but I'm not sure the quality will always be there next season.
Salihamidzic on the left? Camo in the middle is hit or miss.
What's your point?
My point is that when we're in a sticky spot Camo is not going to fight tooth and nail to help us, he's gonna get sent off or some shit.
No, because he's a better player than any of our current midfielders.
Frings is a better player than Nedved these days. Nedved offers experience and a valuable fighting spirit but I'm not sure the quality will always be there next season.
Salihamidzic on the left? Camo in the middle is hit or miss.
What's your point?
No, because he's a better player than any of our current midfielders.
I understand Stuart's frustration and if we were gunning for Lo Scudetto, I can see why. The reason is same as to why there are a lot of so called rumors between Secco and DD. DD just doesnt think we can compete for the title next year, whereas Secco thinks we can if we buy some guranteed players like Frings.
Personally, I think Secco is wrong. This team lacks too much quality to be of challenge to Milan, Inter or Roma. At the same time, we are hardly lacks class compared to the likes of Fiorentina, or Lazio. This leaves us with a dilemma. Should we go for broke next year, or should we aim to stay competitive and build foundation for the future? In my opinion, Didi is making it right choice. Simply because as Don said, a lot of guranteed players are getting old. Nedved is probably retiring next year, and Del Piero is any minute away from loosing a lot of his ability, though with his class, he should be able to contribute to the team. Right now, apart from Palladino it is difficult to see who will step up and replace these aging stars. This means a lot of future financial commitment to positions where we think we are covered. If you buy players like Frings, who isn't considerable younger to say Del Piero, Camo, Trez etc, you might just find there are one hole two many with limited resources. And even worse, we might be struck with a number of high profile aging stars, because there might be no takers for their wages.
Personally, I think Secco is wrong. This team lacks too much quality to be of challenge to Milan, Inter or Roma. At the same time, we are hardly lacks class compared to the likes of Fiorentina, or Lazio. This leaves us with a dilemma. Should we go for broke next year, or should we aim to stay competitive and build foundation for the future? In my opinion, Didi is making it right choice. Simply because as Don said, a lot of guranteed players are getting old. Nedved is probably retiring next year, and Del Piero is any minute away from loosing a lot of his ability, though with his class, he should be able to contribute to the team. Right now, apart from Palladino it is difficult to see who will step up and replace these aging stars. This means a lot of future financial commitment to positions where we think we are covered. If you buy players like Frings, who isn't considerable younger to say Del Piero, Camo, Trez etc, you might just find there are one hole two many with limited resources. And even worse, we might be struck with a number of high profile aging stars, because there might be no takers for their wages.
Frings is a good player but I don't think it's a big loss if we didn't manage to sign him. He's not on par with Essien, Makelele, Gerard, Gattuso...So i'm sure we have other alternatives.
I'm not really with investing money on younger players. A player or two maximum would be ok not more. We need CL, and youngsters wont be able to do that. There's nothing wrong in investing some money on experienced players, not necessary the likes of Gerrard or Pirlo, we all know we're not able to get these kind of players. Average players like Sissoko for example who wont cost much is more than good.
I'm not really with investing money on younger players. A player or two maximum would be ok not more. We need CL, and youngsters wont be able to do that. There's nothing wrong in investing some money on experienced players, not necessary the likes of Gerrard or Pirlo, we all know we're not able to get these kind of players. Average players like Sissoko for example who wont cost much is more than good.
I actually believe Deschamps is covering for himself. With players like Trezeguet, Del Piero, Nedved and Camoranesi there's no reason why we can't provide a challenge for Inter, Milan and Roma if we buy well. Deschamps is saying that we can't challenge so that if we don't he doesn't look bad and if we do he looks like a brilliant coach.
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