Winter Mercato Thread 2018/19 (33 Viewers)

[GordoDeCentral]

True. Letting him go was the right move, ignoring the actions that led to it. But he should have been replaced better

I can't think of better replacements than caceres tbh, solid veteran who knows the culture here

 

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[zizinho]

Bonucci didn't leave because of lack of playing time, and losing his spot in starting XI to a superior player. He left because he was an arrogant douche, who thought to highly of himself. He learned his lesson and has been eating humble pie ever since.

Benatia left because he's a wimp who's afraid of competing for playing time. Probably why Allegri didn't play him much this year, and prefers Rugani instead. Realized the Moroccan Malaise had his sights set on Arab retirement league. Didn't want that pathetic attitude here any longer.

They both left for their attitude. But its fine since Bonucci is a Juve player still, even though he left to a direct rival and talked shit after. Post Doublestandardic

 

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They both left for their attitude. But its fine since Bonucci is a Juve player still, even though he left to a direct rival and talked shit after. Post Doublestandardic

One of them is clearly better than other. Hence the reason he's here again, and the full-time starter, while the other is off to la la land. .

 

[zizinho]

I can't think of better replacements than caceres tbh, solid veteran who knows the culture here

Garay? Mendes, Valencia, clause if it cant be done with negotiating. Basically, Spain is full of guys with clauses, we could have picked someone up. Caceres used to be good, but ita questionable what condition hes in currently as he barely plays

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One of them is clearly better than other. Hence the reason he's here again, and the full-time starter, while the other is off to la la land. .

Like i said, post doublestandardic

 

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I can't think of better replacements than caceres tbh, solid veteran who knows the culture here

I'd be more sold on Caceres without the injury issues. They are a little worrying to me. If he stays injury free, I agree with you.

 

[Cerval]

I don't even like Benatia per se, he has a big ego and he seems like one of those that embraces the French street culture "racaille" like Benzema for instance

But I do think some are being harsh with him, he's looking at his interest being 4th in the pecking order.

 

[zizinho]

I don't even like Benatia per se, he has a big ego and he seems like one of those that embraces the French street culture "racaille" like Benzema for instance

But I do think some are being harsh with him, he's looking at his interest being 4th in the pecking order.

And thats all im saying, summed up. Its hard to find middle ground when you have an agenda though

 

[GordoDeCentral]

Guys we are talking insurance policy at best, both chiello and bonucci getting injured, most teams would have been a k with rugani and barza as enough cover

 

[X Æ A-12]

tbh I had forgotten about Barzagli

 

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I don't even like Benatia per se, he has a big ego and he seems like one of those that embraces the French street culture "racaille" like Benzema for instance

But I do think some are being harsh with him, he's looking at his interest being 4th in the pecking order.

I'm just having fun with Zizi being so butthurt about Skinny Legs being preferred to Couscous Breath.

 

[zizinho]

Guys we are talking insurance policy at best, both chiello and bonucci getting injured, most teams would have been a k with rugani and barza as enough cover

My issue with Rugani who i like as a player, hes not tested at the highest level yet. When you never play him in CL for years and then suddenly do when you are forced to. I hope hes ready to respond if needed

 

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tbh I had forgotten about Barzagli

He's pretty old now. He's probably forgotten he's a Juventus player too.

 

[zizinho]

I'm just having fun with Zizi being so butthurt about Skinny Legs being preferred to Couscous Breath.

You had an agenda going on before i even said a word, why you pretending now

 

[dolph]

2 of those cover guys are semiretired and one is yet to receive significant playing time on the highest level. One injury from C-B and we might be done for in the CL. Replacing Benatia was an absolute must

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Like playing him more than 5 games in 6 months? After he was a starter last season?

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I dont know, who?

If C or B gets injured Rugani would step in, which he would even if Benatia was still here. Rugani is fine as a 3rd choice CB, and Barza and Caceres are fine as cover for Seria A, when one of the three aforementioned needs rest.
Wasting money on a 32 year old Garay, to our already ageing defense would be dumb. The management choose the low cost, short term option, with somebody who already knows the club and the league, as cover for half a year. Then in the summer we will address the defense and buy someone younger who will have the potential to become a starter here.

 

[zizinho]

If C or B gets injured Rugani would step in, which he would even if Benatia was still here. Rugani is fine as a 3rd choice CB, and Barza and Caceres are fine as cover for Seria A, when one of the three aforementioned needs rest.
Wasting money on a 32 year old Garay, to our already ageing defense would be dumb. The management choose the low cost, short term option, with somebody who already knows the club and the league, as cover for half a year. Then in the summer we will address the defense and buy someone younger who will have the potential to become a starter here.

You think Allegri would start Rugani over a fit Benatia in a CL knock out game? Were you living under a rock the past 4.5 years?

 

[dolph]

You think Allegri would start Rugani over a fit Benatia in a CL knock out game? Were you living under a rock the past 4.5 years?

Its pretty obvious that Rugani is prefered over Benatia this season.

 

[zizinho]

Its pretty obvious that Rugani is prefered over Benatia this season.

Thats irrelevant. Rugani is behind Barza even in CL so far in his career. Allegri clearly goes with more experienced players in that competition

 

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Chiellini>Bonucci>Rugani>>>>Benatia

 

[dolph]

Thats irrelevant. Rugani is behind Barza even in CL so far in his career. Allegri clearly goes with more experienced players in that competition

New season new decisions.

 

[zizinho]

New season new decisions.

And why would that be with the same players? As PD himself showed, Rugani was prefered in serie a last season as well. But Barza played more games in cl last season alone than rugani in his career