Re: The 2017/18 Calcio Thread: Part 2

by Luca Mon Mar 12, 2018 3:11 am

Everyone was pretty solid today. Nice to see minutes from Marchisio and Rugani. Sturaro even put in a shift (relative to who he is). For me, the Napoli away game will always stand out as De Sciglio's best but he was certainly very good again today.

Higuain and Dybala (14 + 17 goals), reminds me of Del Piero and Trezeguet Proud

by BarcaLearning Mon Mar 12, 2018 4:00 am

A bit off topic but I really hope for Argentina's WC hopes that Higuain finally stops being bottler in the big moments, but still he doesnt seems to have improved that? Razz

Dybala and him in general improving is good news obviously though, but more important the above, unless they get someone else to start the striker position... and since Dybala doesnt work well with Messi on.

by rincon Mon Mar 12, 2018 5:18 am

Luca wrote:Everyone was pretty solid today. Nice to see minutes from Marchisio and Rugani. Sturaro even put in a shift (relative to who he is). For me, the Napoli away game will always stand out as De Sciglio's best but he was certainly very good again today.

Higuain and Dybala (14 + 17 goals), reminds me of Del Piero and Trezeguet

The Napoli game, this one, the first leg of Spurs, etc. If he could just stay fit we wouldn't have to worry about RBs for a long time.

by rincon Mon Mar 12, 2018 5:33 am

Inter-Napoli coming on at 8:45. Huge game for the top of the table.

Napoli are 2 points behind Juve and Inter also 2 points outside of CL spots (with 2 games to play).

by Casciavit Mon Mar 12, 2018 5:55 am

SILVAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

by McLewis Mon Mar 12, 2018 6:01 am

No way Napoli lets Inter get away with what they let us get away with.

by GiancarloC Mon Mar 12, 2018 6:01 am

I suppose I was a little too optimistic against Arsenal... but we are back on track against Genoa and that goal was a big one for Andre Silva.

I guess we need to focus on the league, and have a few more investments in this team. I won't count them out yet for the Europa League, but going to London and scoring two away goals is too tall of an order I think.

Coupled with Sampdoria's loss, this was a big win for Milan at the very final minute.

by Casciavit Mon Mar 12, 2018 6:03 am

Suso's inswinging crosses have become a trademark of his. Very, very effective.

by rincon Mon Mar 12, 2018 7:58 am

Inter making it difficult for Napoli to play their game but don't look threatening at all.

by rincon Mon Mar 12, 2018 8:06 am

Completely different now in the second half. It seems they realized need to win. Everyone throwing everything forward for the win.

by Firenze Mon Mar 12, 2018 8:11 am

Andre Silva broke his Serie A cherry? it only took 17 appearances

il principe :bow:

by RealGunner Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:59 am

JuveWinsLOL

by S Mon Mar 12, 2018 1:32 pm

Usual Napoli and Sarri, nothing new. They gonna choke against Milan as well.

So if Milan win the derby, they'd be just 3 pts behind 4th spot

Dat €400M comeback

by Luca Thu Mar 15, 2018 6:20 am

https://streamable.com/1sa78

feels good man

by Luca Fri Mar 16, 2018 12:02 pm

Is Lazio this season what Milan was meant to be?

-Extremely promising manager in Inzaghi
-Led by several talented players like Sergej, De Vrij, Immobile, Luis Alberto, Felipe Anderson etc.
-Fighting for the top 4
-Second best attack in the league
-Just qualified for the Europa League quarter finals

I've found this to be a refreshing story for Serie A. They lost a 16 goal scorer in Keita and didn't exactly replace him yet here we are and they've been great. Mad respect to Inzaghi

I think they'll make the top 4 and then get skinned in the summer for their talent

by Luca Sun Mar 18, 2018 6:01 am

Juventus XI: Buffon; De Sciglio, Rugani, Chiellini, Asamoah; Pjanic, Matuidi; Douglas Costa, Dybala, Alex Sandro; Higuain

Match of the weekend away to SPAL is just 44 minutes away ffs

by Art Morte Sun Mar 18, 2018 6:38 am

by RealGunner Sun Mar 18, 2018 8:41 am

0-0 for Juve

Makes things interesting.

by Firenze Sun Mar 18, 2018 8:44 am

0-0 with SPAL :facepalm:

by Luca Sun Mar 18, 2018 8:44 am

SPAL earned that. We played quite shit. We had no movement up front

0 chances for Higuain

Alex Sandro was pretty shocking today with some of his touches/passes

Matuidi and Pjanic midfield didn't offer much

And Chiellini left the match in the second half injured, clutching his hamstring

WATTBA

by RealGunner Sun Mar 18, 2018 8:47 am

Really think Juve have the worst depth amongst the top teams across Europe.

by Firenze Sun Mar 18, 2018 8:48 am

depends what you mean by top teams

Liverpool's bench wouldn't get game time in most championship sides lmao

by Firenze Sun Mar 18, 2018 8:49 am

seems like a prime time to swindle United or Chelsea and sell them Sandro for 50m this summer tbh

even if the performances have been up and down this season, I'd do Darmian + cash

by Luca Sun Mar 18, 2018 10:37 am

RealGunner wrote:Really think Juve have the worst depth amongst the top teams across Europe.

Well, I think Cuadrado and Bernardeschi provide amazing attacking depth- both injured

Our midfield is dog shit, depth or not

Defensive depth is great

by Warrior Sun Mar 18, 2018 4:24 pm

our B team

Bernardeschi-Mandzukic-Cuadrado
Sturaro-Marchisio-Bentancur
Asamoah-Rugani-Barzagli-Licht
Scszesny

i've seen far worse, my only problems are Sturaro and Bentancur. Both very raw, and overall decent at best.

by S Sun Mar 18, 2018 6:18 pm

Firenze wrote:seems like a prime time to swindle United or Chelsea and sell them Sandro for 50m this summer tbh

even if the performances have been up and down this season, I'd do Darmian + cash

Sandro-Martial swap would be win-win for both parties

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