Re: Juventus moderately assembling an average squad?

by REWB on Mon 23 Apr 2018, 14:43

lol this title

by Luca on Mon 23 Apr 2018, 15:09

We need a brand new midfield

by Firenze on Mon 23 Apr 2018, 15:33

and you'll get one

Can Pjanic
Fellaini

whew

by terrance511 on Mon 23 Apr 2018, 17:27

saw Khedira-Pjanic-Asamoah
in 2016 dated post.

and still being used last week. lol

by S on Wed 15 Aug 2018, 20:07

GK: Szczesny, Perin, Pinsoglio

DEF: Bonucci, Chiellini, Benatia, Barzagli, Rugani

FB: Cancelo, De Sciglio, Alex Sandro, Spinazzola

MID: Pjanic, Matuidi, Can, Khedira, Marchisio, Bentancur

ATT: Ronaldo, Dybala, Costa, Bernardeschi, Mandzukic, Cuadrado, Kean

woof, stacked af

by Firenze on Wed 15 Aug 2018, 20:13

you have two world class players in that squad

and a bunch of B+ players, don't get me wrong, some good B+ players

that midfield is utter shit though

Crockisio? Bentapleb? Can? Mehtuidi? Khedira?

got a feeling you're in for a rude awakening this season (at least in the CL)

that midfield is 1 injury away from big problems

by Hapless_Hans on Wed 15 Aug 2018, 20:14

Can and Khedira in one midfield is a terrible, cruel joke

by S on Wed 15 Aug 2018, 20:17

@Firenze wrote:you have two world class players in that squad

and a bunch of B+ players, don't get me wrong, some good B+ players

that midfield is utter shit though

Crockisio? Bentapleb? Can? Mehtuidi? Khedira?

got a feeling you're in for a rude awakening this season (at least in the CL)

that midfield is 1 injury away from big problems

You've been saying this since the past 3 years though Laughing

btw

Allegri was pleased with Bernardeschi in pre-season and is considering giving him a new role in the midfield. More of an Isco-type role as opposed to playing strictly on the wings. (Tuttosport) pic.twitter.com/gmrk9LXpIw
— Calcio Direct (@CalcioDirect) August 15, 2018

ufff, cant wait

by Firenze on Wed 15 Aug 2018, 20:19

I used to play him there on Fifa a couple of seasons ago, Allegri learning from the best tbh

@S you almost were buddy, if Spurs weren't habitual bottlers

by S on Wed 15 Aug 2018, 20:25

And what would that rude awakening be ?

I dont think we'll go out earlier than the quarters with this squad tbh(which would be a huge disappointment)

We've spent a lot of money and retained all our key players unlike previous seasons. Dont see why i shouldnt be optimistic about our CL chances.

by Adit on Wed 15 Aug 2018, 20:32

Juventus midfield looks plain average. Their defence also doesn't look that optimistic against pace and counter. How ever the attack department looks extremely complete and they will have to drag juventus to CL.

by breva on Wed 15 Aug 2018, 21:33

Juventus midfield looks average? What are you smoking?

by Hapless_Hans on Wed 15 Aug 2018, 21:37

@breva wrote:Juventus midfield looks average? What are you smoking?

well compared to Serie A competitors it's world class of course, except maybe Inter who have the most talented team

but in general it's really, really average

by rincon on Wed 15 Aug 2018, 21:53

Looking forward to having this average team outperform the teams of every poster that replied to @S

by breva on Wed 15 Aug 2018, 21:57

That's hilarious. Matuidi, Pjanic and Can alone could walk and play first string in any EPL or Bundesliga club. Maybe Madrid and Barca would have to do some turnover.

by Hapless_Hans on Wed 15 Aug 2018, 22:03

@rincon wrote:Looking forward to having this average team outperform the teams of every poster that replied to @S

I'm just kidding to wind up @Breva really.

In reality, you have in Khedira and Matuidi two experienced World Cup winning war horses in the engine room, Pjanic who is equally creative and combative, elder statesman Marchisio, and Can, who at his very best is like the next Ballack age 35.

But really, as you also have the arguably best defensive unit in world football, and a forward line with new Messi Dybala, new Ronaldinho Douglas Costa, Italian ~~Schürrle~~Bale Bernadeschi, elite competitor DMandzukic as well as the actual Cristiano Ronaldo, you should be regarded as proper favourites to win the CL IMO.

You should be very disappointed not to win it this season.

by M99 on Thu 16 Aug 2018, 11:13

@breva wrote:That's hilarious. Matuidi, Pjanic and Can alone could walk and play first string in any EPL or Bundesliga club. Maybe Madrid and Barca would have to do some turnover.

The sam Emre Can who was not even first choice at Liverpool over the staggering competition of Henderson and Milner would walk into City and Bayern's team? lol.

Pjanic is great and Matuidi is past it (which is why he was made redundant at PSG), the midfield is markedly average and even Roma and Man Utd have a better midfield let alone the likes of Bayern and City.

by farfan on Thu 16 Aug 2018, 11:20

Matuidi's days as a midfielder have long ended.
These days he's only useful as a hard-working left winger who ruins 99% of attacks on his side.

by rincon on Thu 16 Aug 2018, 13:25

@farfan wrote:Matuidi's days as a midfielder have long ended.
These days he's only useful as a hard-working left winger who ruins 99% of attacks on his side.

Can confirm this is accurate for most of our season. Him playing as LM in a 4-4-2 was his best role and even there he wasn't much more than running legs. Since we are lacking in this area he can actually be useful, but not great. Basically a slightly rich man's Sturaro at this point.

He began the season looking better, then got injured and became this. Lets hope he regains some form.

Anyway its no secret that our midfield is lacking and yet we got to the CL final, beat Barca 3-0 and beat "best midfield in the world" Madrid 3-1 with Khedira-Pjanic.

That's how great Pjanic and the other 9 players are Proud

by breva on Thu 16 Aug 2018, 13:31

After suffering a concussion against Belgium (he could have easily been left out for the final), he started for France in the final against Croatia. I wonder why France would use a clapped out player like Matuidi in such an important match? Guess the France coaching staff are less capable than the GL experts.

by Art Morte on Thu 16 Aug 2018, 13:36

@breva wrote:After suffering a concussion against Belgium (he could have easily been left out for the final), he started for France in the final against Croatia. I wonder why France would use a clapped out player like Matuidi in such an important match? Guess the France coaching staff are less capable than the GL experts.

Because Deschamps was hell-bent on defending?

It's no surprise that a player in his 30's (who has already won a lot and earned a lot of money) starts declining, happens all the time. I wouldn't expect much from Matuidi any longer.

by Firenze on Fri 17 Aug 2018, 12:59

@S wrote:

MID: Pjanic, Matuidi, Can, Khedira, Bentancur

woof, stacked af

woof indeed

so can we assume you're signing a new CM? you're 1 injury away from a disaster nevermind signing CR7 to win the CL lmao

by S on Fri 17 Aug 2018, 14:02

Entra Era Bernardeschi

I'm assuming he's going to play a deeper role this season

by rincon on Fri 17 Aug 2018, 14:04

We will only play with 2 CMs for the most part. We don't need numbers in midfield. What we will need is to replace Khedira with someone better.

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