Gianluca Busio at Venezia

Discussion in 'Yanks Abroad' started by Dave Marino-Nachison, Feb 10, 2017.

  1. run_it_out

    run_it_out Member+

    Earthquakes
    United States
    Jun 19, 2018
    Impressive. He was under a lot of pressure, and he seemed to make really quick decisions and anticipated stuff well. Got out-muscled by Tonali a few times, unsurprisingly.
     
  2. glutton4Bolts

    glutton4Bolts Member+

    United States
    Mar 18, 2019
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Busio is a really smart player w/ great technique and lovely eye for a pass. I think he has made significant strides since joining Serie A in his defensive awareness/positioning as well. But he will always be limited based on his lack of elite pace. It becomes really obvious when he has to defend a player like Diaz who has all the speed and then some. It means he has to be better at just about everything in order to be a good Intl Level player. Pace isn't everything though... and I think he has enough of it to pair with his strengths/potential to make a very solid player.
     
  3. Jazzy Altidore

    Jazzy Altidore BigSoccer Yellow Card

    Sep 2, 2009
    San Francisco
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    Los Angeles Galaxy
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    My take differs on this one.

    Based on this (and just this), it looks like it was a tough game for him.

    Almost gave up a PK (that gets called sometimes), muscled around, not much luck advancing the ball. But I'm sure it was a good learning experience.
     
  4. Bruce S

    Bruce S Member+

    Sep 10, 1999
    How fast was Pirlo?
     
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  5. glutton4Bolts

    glutton4Bolts Member+

    United States
    Mar 18, 2019
    Nat'l Team:
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    Like I said... there are always exceptions... you just have to be well above average at just about everything else... Djordje is this kind of player too. His eye for the pass is so good that I think a very good team (even the USMNT) can benefit from him on the pitch if they have others to pick up the slack when the ball is turned over. Djordje routinely provides dangerous service that makes up for his lack of pace IMO... and I think Busio is that type of player as well. Very good w/ the ball at his feet... great on set-piece deliveries... with an innate ability to weight a ball for their teammates to run onto. I just think you have to have some guys to help cover for them when they get caught a bit upfield.
     
  6. kruck

    kruck Member+

    Jan 12, 2008
    Houston, TX
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    SV Werder Bremen
    How many players with Pirlos physical limitations have succeeded in the modern game?
     
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  7. madvillain

    madvillain Member+

    Aug 28, 2011
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    probably about as many that had his skill set otherwise.
     
  8. twoolley

    twoolley Member+

    Jan 3, 2008
    This is why Italy is good place for him. Jorginho is slow. Veratti is small and not that fast. They love em small, smart and feisty.
     
  9. Shaster

    Shaster Member+

    Apr 13, 1999
    El Cerrito, CA, USA
    Just think Italy U-21 is actually investing on him.
     
  10. LouisianaViking07/09

    Aug 15, 2009
    The kid needs a proper thread title!
     
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  11. lmorin

    lmorin Member+

    Mar 29, 2000
    New Hampshire
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    I think he's on his way to being exceptional. He is extraordinarily creative with his passing and would be able to help virtually any team. I would like to see an expansion of his passing range toward that of Kevin De Bruyne. That would really be awesome and there is a good chance of it happening.
     
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  12. kickin365

    kickin365 Member+

    Mar 4, 2002
    Who wins a foot race between busio Lletget and Roldan? They’ve all been noted as not athletic enough to be a top tier player.
     
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  13. Bruce S

    Bruce S Member+

    Sep 10, 1999
    Quickness matters, foot speed is not much of an issue for central midfielders. Some of the great players at this position were not fast.
     
  14. twoolley

    twoolley Member+

    Jan 3, 2008
    Agreed. He has quickness but not long distance speed.

    that said over long distance roldan for sure wins.
     
  15. frankburgers

    frankburgers Member+

    May 31, 2016
    Busio wins

    Lletget is the slowest player in the entire pool.
     
  16. gunnerfan7

    gunnerfan7 Member+

    San Jose Earthquakes
    United States
    Jul 22, 2012
    Santa Cruz, California
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
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    United States
    What's the distance? Lletget is pretty slow, Roldan's probably the fastest, and Busio's in the middle of the two I'd say. I'd wager Roldan's got the most endurance as well. No stats to back this up, of course.
     
  17. Scotty

    Scotty Member+

    Dec 15, 1999
    Toscana
    ??
     
  18. Shaster

    Shaster Member+

    Apr 13, 1999
    El Cerrito, CA, USA
    Typo. interesting.
     
  19. dougtee

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    Feb 7, 2007
    ??
     
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  20. golazo68

    golazo68 Member+

    Dortmund
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    May 21, 2004
    Brazil
    He is only 20, so he will undoubtedly get better. Especially in Italy
    where tactical and technical discipline are top notch (vs. pace)

    He seems to anticipate danger well, and is clever enough to play the correct flicks at the correct pace or find an outlet to avoid danger. All valued in the Italian game.

    He definitely has enough pace to play at higher levels. He will just need to continue to learn to make up for that lack of a top gear with superior positioning, using his body better and being one step ahead of the opponent.

    Jorginho would seem to be a good player to model his game after.
    Player of the year in Europe this past year (by one major award)

    Admittedly Jorginho probably can't play in every team the same way,
    he is a 'systems' player but has really excelled at his clubs in a certain
    role, which reminds a lot of the role Busio seems destined to play-
    deep lying playmaker with some defensive responsibilities.
     
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  21. Scotty

    Scotty Member+

    Dec 15, 1999
    Toscana
    Venezia makes waves with American imports to Italian league

    “I grew up watching all Serie A games and the Italian national team with my dad,” he said. “Pirlo will always just stand out to me because of the way he plays, composed and cool, the hair and everything. It was something I was drawn to, and now even more.”

    The playmaking Busio picked up his first assist for Venezia in last Sunday's 2-1 loss to Spezia. He's averaging 11.2 kilometers (7 miles) run per game — seventh highest in the league.
     
  22. frankburgers

    frankburgers Member+

    May 31, 2016
    He just turned 19 a few months ago.
     
  23. TimB4Last

    TimB4Last Member+

    May 5, 2006
    Dystopia
    It's not the age, it's the mileage (per game, which is impressive).
     
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  24. golazo68

    golazo68 Member+

    Dortmund
    United States
    May 21, 2004
    Brazil
    Modric is also a great role model for Busio to follow.
     
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  25. Cubanlix63

    Cubanlix63 Member+

    AFC Ajax
    Feb 19, 2014
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Speed is not the only measure of athleticism. Someone like Pirlo was not fast but, he had great agility, balance and often was one of the leaders in Serie A in distance covered.

    Back to Busio it is great to see him in the Serie A. The only worry is that at Venezia they are probably going to be really bad. And you would think it will be harder for a skillfull, passing midfielder like Busio to stand out on a side that will be battling regulation. But, Tonali was the talk of Italy while playing for Brescia so it is possible.
     
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