There are quite a few members here who would love to see us play a more entertaining version of football, specifically breaking out of the straight 4-4-2 system. Others would like for Juventus to buy a natural playmaker such as Riquelme or Rosicky to conduct our midfield. I of course would like to see both a change in tactics and a new playmaker, however this will probably not happen. Heres why.
In the early 90's when Capello was the coach of Milan he had an arsenal of great players at his disposal: Donadoni, Boban, Gullit, Laudrup, Papin, and Savicevic to name a few. During this time Capello guided Milan to three Serie A titles in 1992, 1993, 1994, and beat a favored Barcelona in the Champions League by the great margin of 4-0 in 1994. Many would think that Milan's quite impressive array of world talents were the reason behind the Rossonero's success in the early 90's, however Capello didn't seem to cherish their talents very much.
Capello's tactics with Milan consisted of the basic straight 4-4-2, never really breaking away from that set system. As we all know that sort of system does not allow for much creativity, and players like Savicevic, Papin, and Boban did not always see eye to eye with Capello. Savicevic, one of the most talented, creative players in world football demanded a free role, but Capello played him as a withdrawn striker for most of the time, much to Dejan's dismay. Savicevic was always mysteriously injured for big matches under Capello, and in 1995 Capello fielded a team without the services of Savicevic and Lentini against Ajax in the CL Final, probably a mistake. Other players like Boban had to play wing positions because Capello always fielded two defensive midfielders in his straight 4 midfield. His tactics were clearly all about defending, scoring the first goal then shutting down shop. Capello seemed to cherish hardworking defenders over brilliant attackers, and that was reflected in his tactics. That Milan side still holds the record for the fewest goals allowed in a title winning season and longest unbeaten streak- all while rotating and not keeping his brilliant attacking players happy.
So whichever Juventino thinks we will buy Riquelme or another playmaker and change tactics over the summer I'm very sorry to inform you that it will not happen. Capello will try to build a side comparable to that of Milan in 94, and a natural playmaker will probably be the last thing on his shopping list. So we will have to endur a few more seasons of safe, restricted football in our straight 4-4-2 system with two defensive midfielders. It might win us something but it certainly won't entertain the neutral.
In the early 90's when Capello was the coach of Milan he had an arsenal of great players at his disposal: Donadoni, Boban, Gullit, Laudrup, Papin, and Savicevic to name a few. During this time Capello guided Milan to three Serie A titles in 1992, 1993, 1994, and beat a favored Barcelona in the Champions League by the great margin of 4-0 in 1994. Many would think that Milan's quite impressive array of world talents were the reason behind the Rossonero's success in the early 90's, however Capello didn't seem to cherish their talents very much.
Capello's tactics with Milan consisted of the basic straight 4-4-2, never really breaking away from that set system. As we all know that sort of system does not allow for much creativity, and players like Savicevic, Papin, and Boban did not always see eye to eye with Capello. Savicevic, one of the most talented, creative players in world football demanded a free role, but Capello played him as a withdrawn striker for most of the time, much to Dejan's dismay. Savicevic was always mysteriously injured for big matches under Capello, and in 1995 Capello fielded a team without the services of Savicevic and Lentini against Ajax in the CL Final, probably a mistake. Other players like Boban had to play wing positions because Capello always fielded two defensive midfielders in his straight 4 midfield. His tactics were clearly all about defending, scoring the first goal then shutting down shop. Capello seemed to cherish hardworking defenders over brilliant attackers, and that was reflected in his tactics. That Milan side still holds the record for the fewest goals allowed in a title winning season and longest unbeaten streak- all while rotating and not keeping his brilliant attacking players happy.
So whichever Juventino thinks we will buy Riquelme or another playmaker and change tactics over the summer I'm very sorry to inform you that it will not happen. Capello will try to build a side comparable to that of Milan in 94, and a natural playmaker will probably be the last thing on his shopping list. So we will have to endur a few more seasons of safe, restricted football in our straight 4-4-2 system with two defensive midfielders. It might win us something but it certainly won't entertain the neutral.
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