Tiago Mendes (6 Viewers)
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u, andy, myself (when i was around) and 1 or 2 others were the only ppl who defended the man's play throughout the dark CR era.
Tiago 'reborn' under Ferrara
Tiago Mendes has credited Ciro Ferrara with finally helping him make his mark at Juventus and in Serie A.
The former Chelsea and Lyon midfielder had been an unmitigated flop in his first two seasons, but seems to be finding his feet since Claudio Ranieri’s dismissal.
“My rebirth is down to feeling the faith that the Coach has in me and the new system that allows me to perform to my best,” he told Tuttosport.
“In France I had always played in a three-man midfield, so my difficulties in the past at Juve were always down to the tactics, certainly not to problems I had settling into Italian football.
“Before, with Ranieri, I was forced to work in a mainly defensive manner, whereas now I am free to seek out the ball and introduce attacking moves.”
Ferrara’s new 4-3-1-2 system has earned rave reviews and will be in action again for tonight’s Peace Cup Final against Aston Villa, kick-off at 21.00 UK time.
Tiago Mendes has credited Ciro Ferrara with finally helping him make his mark at Juventus and in Serie A.
The former Chelsea and Lyon midfielder had been an unmitigated flop in his first two seasons, but seems to be finding his feet since Claudio Ranieri’s dismissal.
“My rebirth is down to feeling the faith that the Coach has in me and the new system that allows me to perform to my best,” he told Tuttosport.
“In France I had always played in a three-man midfield, so my difficulties in the past at Juve were always down to the tactics, certainly not to problems I had settling into Italian football.
“Before, with Ranieri, I was forced to work in a mainly defensive manner, whereas now I am free to seek out the ball and introduce attacking moves.”
Ferrara’s new 4-3-1-2 system has earned rave reviews and will be in action again for tonight’s Peace Cup Final against Aston Villa, kick-off at 21.00 UK time.
Fair play to him, he always said that he needs to play in a midfield 3 to get the best from him and so far it is working. Fact is Ranieri made a mistake in signing him for a 2 man defensive minded centre midfield.
Time will tell if he can perform well each week and hold down a starting place. But he certainly seems more confident and enjoying his football which can only be a good thing!
Time will tell if he can perform well each week and hold down a starting place. But he certainly seems more confident and enjoying his football which can only be a good thing!
