Crespo has never been a awesome player - one can dazzle the fans. But he is a solid pro and does his job pretty well: He certainly knows where the goal is. Furthermore, I think he is kind of player who will complement Sheva very well a la John Dahl Tommasson but better and a different way. He works hard, and can battle position with defenders thus allowing Sheva to enjoy extra space and time.
I am going to wait before making a judgement on Calcio Mercato. As far as I am concerned though, Chellini and Kapo are worthwile investment. I have always liked Kapo and I am excited to see what kind of play Chellini will show us next year. Only thing that concerns me is that these youngsters alongside Maresca, Brighi, Blasi might be sold or loaned out.
Altough I think it wont happen, I would like to see complete overhaul in the team, selling some of Iluliano, Montero, Trezeguet, Nedved/Del Piero, Di Vaio, Tachinardi, Pessetto or Thuram and replacing them with Gilardino, Mexes, Miguel, Emerson, Rosicky/Aimar, Miccoli, Maresca, Zlatan, Cavalho, Squilliacci, Evra, etc. Some of our players were so lathargic last year, I cant stand and believe that they are coming back for one more year.
BTW, no more old veteran players! I want youth and exhuberance!