Marcelo Salas

Liam · Post 26-08-24 20:56

It's the first half of Motta's team that I've seen and it already looks like a team that has more of an idea going forward. Vlahovic's goal was a good finish with 3 defenders closing in and Savona did really well at the start and end of the move for the 2nd goal, although I'm thinking Vlahovic may have just touched it.

Myles · Post 26-08-24 21:07

Cabal is so much better than Alex Sandro. It's great to finally get a good quality leftback.

Myles · Post 26-08-24 21:45

Verona gave us a bit less space than Como and we're still raw enough that would still be too soon to play good opposition but good start to the season nonetheless, can't ask for more than two 3-0 results.

Liam · Post 26-08-24 21:55

I'm feeling positive after that, it is indeed a good start to the season and with more players coming in the team should carry on improving.

It's a shame for Mbangula that new signings will see him on the fringes as he had a good impact tonight and scored on the opening day. I also think that by putting players like him and Savona in, as well as trying to change the style Motta is doing what Pirlo tried to do, but I think he'll do better as he has a few years coaching experience.

Myles · Post 26-08-24 23:19

Yeah it's a pity for Mbangula as he's likely to be pushed out by Koopmeiners if he arrives, but Mbangula should be able to get league time in the matches preceding the CL games, and coppa time too. That's part of building character i guess, and it's good that there's a fight for their places on the first team. Savona looks the real deal already, i'd have no hesitation starting him in the big games. It's all early days yet though, we'll know more about these players in a few months time. I'm just conscious that i remember Diego starting brilliantly for Juve in his first month, then going off the boil so first impressions don't excite me as much ever since.

Duncan!! · Post 27-08-24 01:14

Juve looks really good so far with a nice base of Italian players to boot. Roma really will need to step up their game this weekend

Ray · Post 27-08-24 11:23

Personally I'd pass on Sancho and give his spot in the squad to Mbangula. Continue to focus on meritocracy, low wages, hunger and no egos. That's what's working now and I love it.

I have nothing against Sancho, fantastic player, I just don't think he fits the sustainability model were adopting at the moment. His wages are insane.

Myles · Post 28-08-24 21:22

Totally agree with Ray, can't have someone earning 9m and everyone else is between 1-4.5m. Although currently it looks quite possible he could join so hopefully it works out regardless i suppose.

Koopmeiners has signed so that will add more competition to the midfield, all good. With Motta, he'll have to earn his spot the same as everyone else, proper order.

Dels · Post 28-08-24 22:30

I've only seen highlights of our games so far. We looked great from the highlights, lol.
I thought I'd be sadder that Chiesa was sold. But it turns out I've taken it well.
Not sure how I feel about Sancho. Kinda meh about him tbh.

Liam · Post 29-08-24 18:49

I'm sorry to see Chiesa go but had accepted that it's come to an end. I feel he (and others) were held back by Allegri's failure to coach the team's attacking play, and of course he had a bad injury.

I think like with Dybala the club wasn't willing to keep him on big wages with his injury history and so chose to cut him loose.

If Sancho is signed it shouldn't lead to Yildiz going to the bench. Another reason to get rid of Chiesa is Yildiz's potential, and with Koopmeiners, Conceicao and Gonzalez also coming in there's more competition already in attacking midfield and wide positions.

Myles · Post 30-08-24 20:46

Lorenzo Anghele has just scored for the u23s. That's the same Anghele that came on at the end of the Verona game, i'm guessing he'll be third choice striker after Milik.

Myles · Post 01-09-24 21:44

The final ball was poor tonight but at least there were many times where we tried it.

Liam · Post 01-09-24 21:46

Yeah, I think there was too many poor decisions in the final third, nothing Vlahovic did really came off. The defence looked strong though and it was good to get a lot of the new signings on the pitch.

Myles · Post 05-09-24 14:49

Rabiot is probably wondering why he's not on the shortlist for the Ballon d'Or.

Liam · Post 05-09-24 17:52

I think he's finding out that playing well consistently for 1 season out of 5 means that there isn't as much interest in him as he thought there would be.

Liam · Post 14-09-24 18:54

I thought that was a scruffy performance on a poor pitch. I was surprised their player wasn't sent off for the head butt on Gatti.

Myles · Post 14-09-24 21:18

I only saw from 82 min so can't say anything. FI seem to say that Gatti instructed Koopmeiners take a Luiz corner, was that a big deal or are FI just being click baity as usual? Gatti is captain so he makes play decisions on the pitch.

Liam · Post 15-09-24 13:37

Myles wrote: ↑
14-09-24 21:18
I only saw from 82 min so can't say anything. FI seem to say that Gatti instructed Koopmeiners take a Luiz corner, was that a big deal or are FI just being click baity as usual? Gatti is captain so he makes play decisions on the pitch.

I didn't notice anything, but it doesn't sound like a big deal and does just sound like FI stirring things up.

Liam · Post 17-09-24 18:07

That's a wonderful goal from Yildiz.

Liam · Post 17-09-24 19:37

That was a good start to the Champions League, a dominant performance and 3 goals. It was annoying to concede but I can't be unhappy with things overall.