Nicolas Benedetti - news & comments

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  1. Azucarero

    Azucarero Member+

    May 9, 2008
    I realized I've been updating everything about him on the Colombians in Mexico thread. The kid deserves his own.

    SO...there were talks in the offseason of America trying to loan him out. The rumor was that Piojo Herrera has something against him. Not sure I believe that, but the kid did not have a good season. He came in on the wrong foot after his long injury, and even though he made some impact off the bench, he never convinced this season when he did start.

    While form and fitness certainly have played a part in this, I've noticed several times that Benedetti just looks out of sync tactically at America. When he plays behind the striker he NEVER drops back. When he plays right wing, he never cuts in/drops back to create. Totally unlike the player he was at Cali.

    During the Mexican league final, where Benedetti was subbed in during the first half, I finally noticed that Herrera was giving him specific instructions to stay closer to the touchline. Not sure if this was specific to that game, but I noticed Benedetti trying his best to follow these instructions. In fact, he followed them to the point that he missed opportunities to combine and create.

    Which brings me to the Preolimpico. To me, he's been our best player after Carrascal. And it's odd, because we're seeing Carrascal do what Benedetti used to do at Cali. Carrascal has become the modern 10 of the team, while Benedetti is sticking to the right wing. It's working. But the weird thing is, while we see Carrascal switch positions with Cetre constantly, he and Benedetti barely do.

    Basically, Benedetti strikes me as a guy who needs to be told he has some freedom. Otherwise, he plays very disciplined to team tactics to his own detriment.
     
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  2. sidspaceman

    sidspaceman Moderator
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    Feb 20, 2002
    AMÉRICA DE CALI
    Club:
    America de Cali
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
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  3. ryu79

    ryu79 Moderator
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    Oct 17, 2005
    NYC
    Club:
    America de Cali
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
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  4. HomietheClown

    HomietheClown Member+

    Dusselheim FC 1971
    Sep 4, 2010
    Club:
    --other--
    There goes my hopes of him being called up as a creative right side option any time soon.
     
  5. Azucarero

    Azucarero Member+

    May 9, 2008


    Been waiting for this for a while. Last gol in the highlights.
     
  6. Azucarero

    Azucarero Member+

    May 9, 2008
    Sigh. After an incredible defensive effort, Benedetti steals a ball and puts in an assist to put America ahead.

    And he reinjured his knee on the play. He was crying pretty bad. He'll probably be out for a long time again...
     
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  7. ryu79

    ryu79 Moderator
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    Oct 17, 2005
    NYC
    Club:
    America de Cali
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
    Seriously? Just not right.
     
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  8. sidspaceman

    sidspaceman Moderator
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    Feb 20, 2002
    AMÉRICA DE CALI
    Club:
    America de Cali
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
     
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  9. Doogs

    Doogs Member+

    Dec 11, 2010
    Miami
    Club:
    Millonarios Bogota
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
    we could always use more injury prone players. I'm sure Yerry Mina will join him soon, he should be due another injury in a few weeks.
     
  10. crzdcolombian

    crzdcolombian Member+

    Jul 17, 2006
    Avon,CT
    Club:
    FC Internazionale Milano
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
    sucks had high hopes for this dude. Every time it looks like he is doing well he gets hurt
     
  11. HomietheClown

    HomietheClown Member+

    Dusselheim FC 1971
    Sep 4, 2010
    Club:
    --other--
    I don't think he is the type of player Queiroz would have called up soon anyway.
    But I hope he gets better soon and I am proven wrong. I like his potential and what he can provide.
     
  12. Azucarero

    Azucarero Member+

    May 9, 2008
    He's getting another operation on the knee, but apparently he'll only be out 4-6 weeks.

    Had no idea any knee surgery could have such a quick recovery, but that's good news.
     
  13. ryu79

    ryu79 Moderator
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    Oct 17, 2005
    NYC
    Club:
    America de Cali
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
    Maybe just meniscus and no impact to acl?
     
  14. pepinointer

    pepinointer Member+

    Mar 12, 2007
    Santiago de Compostela
    Club:
    Millonarios Bogota
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
    this sucks, he was playing very well
     
  15. Doogs

    Doogs Member+

    Dec 11, 2010
    Miami
    Club:
    Millonarios Bogota
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
    i feel like maybe we should make a thread for injuries and keep track of everyone's injuries.
     
  16. kromekote

    kromekote Member+

    May 22, 2012
    Club:
    America de Cali
    no thank you:ninja:...it's like High jinx!
     
  17. Doogs

    Doogs Member+

    Dec 11, 2010
    Miami
    Club:
    Millonarios Bogota
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
    lol, just accept it. Every single time its almost time to play you can expect at least a few injuries. I'm used to it by now and just brace.
     
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  18. Doogs

    Doogs Member+

    Dec 11, 2010
    Miami
    Club:
    Millonarios Bogota
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
    here you go.

     
  19. HomietheClown

    HomietheClown Member+

    Dusselheim FC 1971
    Sep 4, 2010
    Club:
    --other--
    Diaz is also injured.
     
  20. ryu79

    ryu79 Moderator
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    Oct 17, 2005
    NYC
    Club:
    America de Cali
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
    Oh man... Get well soon, Jeff!
     
  21. Doogs

    Doogs Member+

    Dec 11, 2010
    Miami
    Club:
    Millonarios Bogota
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
    my bet is on Fabra to be next
     
  22. sidspaceman

    sidspaceman Moderator
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    Feb 20, 2002
    AMÉRICA DE CALI
    Club:
    America de Cali
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
     
  23. ryu79

    ryu79 Moderator
    Staff Member

    Oct 17, 2005
    NYC
    Club:
    America de Cali
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
    I have totally written him off after all the injuries but it would be awesome if he really comes back into the fore. Could be a useful sub for Quintero while we get James in form.
     
  24. kromekote

    kromekote Member+

    May 22, 2012
    Club:
    America de Cali
    he's so far from NT quality. Much to prove.
     
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  25. ryu79

    ryu79 Moderator
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    Oct 17, 2005
    NYC
    Club:
    America de Cali
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
    Didn't he get injured literally playing for the NT?
     
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