I’m amazed he’s trusted his development and immediate future to a guy who just played the best holding midfielder in the world out of his natural position and put him at right wing back ... haven’t seen one single pundit or ex player who understands why he did that and then was too stubborn to change .. Sarri also started Barkley 26 times and subbed him with the same player (Kovacic) each time around 60 minutes .. that’s pure bonkers .
Matthijs de Ligt
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I’m amazed he’s trusted his development and immediate future to a guy who just played the best holding midfielder in the world out of his natural position and put him at right wing back ... haven’t seen one single pundit or ex player who understands why he did that and then was too stubborn to change .. Sarri also started Barkley 26 times and subbed him with the same player (Kovacic) each time around 60 minutes .. that’s pure bonkers .
Dugarry is an idiot. He is ridiculed in France for his opinions. Talks a lot of shit and speaks as if he was himself some kind of top player.
You may say he is a World Cup and Euro winner but the guy scored a grand total of 8 goals as a striker for the national team. His club career is not any better. He was an huge failure for Barça, scored 89 goals in 17 years of club football. The only reason he was part of those successes with the national team is he was the buddy of Zidane.
tacticvarium
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That's why I said Barça aka the sinking ship is no longer competitive sporting wise compared to other elite clubs like Real etc.
Juve set to land De Ligt , Rabiot ( free ) and Buffon ( free) as backup keeper. We’ve just spent a small fortune on a mediocre backup keeper apparently... betting they keep strengthening as well
Just read an article about Lippi talking about De Ligt.
Lippi think when Juve signs De Ligt, the title race is already done. Well, with or without De Ligt don't think Juve will have much of a problem winning the league
He also said, De Ligt is the best ever defender at this age. Even Nesta, Baresi, Maldini, Ferrara and Cannavaro weren't this good at such a young age.
I guess, he must like De Ligt a lot.
Hopefully he can handle the pressure. You can't afford a lot of mistakes with a salary like this. And De Ligt is known for his silly mistakes once in a while.
Still hope Barto can pull it off somehow.
Lippi think when Juve signs De Ligt, the title race is already done. Well, with or without De Ligt don't think Juve will have much of a problem winning the league
He also said, De Ligt is the best ever defender at this age. Even Nesta, Baresi, Maldini, Ferrara and Cannavaro weren't this good at such a young age.
I guess, he must like De Ligt a lot.
Hopefully he can handle the pressure. You can't afford a lot of mistakes with a salary like this. And De Ligt is known for his silly mistakes once in a while.
Still hope Barto can pull it off somehow.
Mmmmm . How many years at the top does Chielini have I wonder ?
Andrew M
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If Juve plan on playing a more attacking style, none
EdmondDantes
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Fat gut Raiola insisted on that release clause so he can pocket another truckload in 2 years' time.
I’d get him here for two years .. playing and teaching our current players ( and the young ones ) .. the dark arts
Andrew M
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I'm sure Valverde would like it in his pragmatic 442. Players like Chiellini need midfielders to cover for them
One probably.
Arizona Scott
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Wait, how is our trophy hall for 12, 5, 2 years, even LAST year compared to Real's? They have spent more and have less to show for it. They have hangers on at big salaries they can't get rid of, overwhelming concentration of dough/talent on one side of the field, and their best players are past 30 (well ours are too but at least we win trophies and are a top 3 club in performance with an old core).
Haven’t they won 4 out of last 6 Champions Leagues ?
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