Rebuilding The Azzurri for Euro 2024 and beyond

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  1. indestructible

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    #1826 indestructible, Jan 24, 2023
    Some good performances in recent weeks from Italian talents.

    Baschirotto is gaining a cult following in Italy and some people (Caressa) are calling Inter to sign him after they sell Skriniar. Might be a massive flop, but if Napoli is an example you can win by signing talents that are worth less, but can exceed expectations with good coaching.

    Fagioli has been stellar also
     
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  2. pindal

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    #1827 pindal, Jan 25, 2023
    The main problem is the defence: Kalulu was overrated last year, Kjaer is old, Tomori is struggling, and Calabria too. The only good defender is Theo Hernandez, who moreover is an attacking left back.
     
  3. indestructible

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    #1828 indestructible, Jan 25, 2023
    The mediani are also suffering. Bennacer and Tonali are drowning in this midfield. Pioli needs to change the formation or else they will continue to slide.

    Milan are in a hole because they had a disastrous mercato in hindsight. Nothing they did improved the team in any way. All of their new signings flopped. De Kaetelare is a player who might be good in 2-3 years but he did cost a huge sum and they didn't need him right now. They didn't address their biggest weak points.

    Zaniolo might be a much needed upgrade, but they still need a CF and player in the vein Kessie who they did not replace.
     
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  4. Rossonero23

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    #1829 Rossonero23, Jan 25, 2023
    Unfortunately youre right. Shame we missed on the monster, Botman. He's like Staam.
     
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  5. r0adrunner

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    #1830 r0adrunner, Jan 26, 2023
    The NL Final Four draw was made yesterday.

    Semi-finals
    Wednesday 14 June: Netherlands vs Croatia (Rotterdam, 20:45 CET)
    Thursday 15 June: Spain vs Italy (Enschede, 20:45 CET)

    Match for third place
    Sunday 18 June: Netherlands/Croatia vs Spain/Italy (Enschede, 15:00 CET)

    Final
    Sunday 18 June: Netherlands/Croatia vs Spain/Italy (Rotterdam, 20:45 CET)
     
  6. r0adrunner

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    #1831 r0adrunner, Jan 26, 2023
  7. indestructible

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    #1832 indestructible, Jan 27, 2023
    Zaniolo has dug himself a big hole right now as Milan have rescinded their interest and the only offer on the table is from Bournemouth. Now it seems the Roma ownership have closed the door on any possible return.
     
  8. nunzio23

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    #1833 nunzio23, Jan 27, 2023
    And it looks like Zaniolo has sabotaged himself out of a transfer as he thinks of himself as 'above' Bournemouth. It's looking more and more like Mourinho will park his butt on the bench the rest of the year. And with no Italian teams willing to pony up (especially now that Juve's purse strings are zipped) this could take a long time to resolve
     
  9. Alex101

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    #1834 Alex101, Feb 1, 2023
    Chelsea just spent 391 million euros this January and Milan cant even afford Zaniolo at 30 mil. This is Serie A these days. Im sure Osihmen will be at United, Chelsa or Liverpool for at least 100 mil this summer
     
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  10. Rossonero23

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    #1835 Rossonero23, Feb 1, 2023
    Ffp would stop them??
     
  11. Rossonero23

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    #1836 Rossonero23, Feb 1, 2023
    How on earth is Enzo worth thar much? Btw maldini wanted him ownership thought it was too much lol.
    Boehly is a serious man.
     
  12. indestructible

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    #1837 indestructible, Feb 1, 2023
    Chelsea are grossly overpaying for some of those buys. Enzo Fernandez is good. but 120 million?

    Fans need to realize that there needs to be a constant turnover of talent. If you sell your big star, you need to have a replacement programmed. You survive with good scouting, developing talent, and buying smartly. Good players come and go. What matters is that you're first.
     
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  13. indestructible

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    #1838 indestructible, Feb 1, 2023


    "This brings even more problems for Mancini who already has little options in attack and will likely be forced to drop Zaniolo for the Nations League Final Four and the opening games of the Euro 2024 qualifiers, including the first one against England in March."

    Zaniolo has one goal this season btw
     
  14. indestructible

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    #1839 indestructible, Feb 1, 2023
    I don't buy this "we'll be in trouble without Zaniolo".

    Everyone here is fully capable:

    Chiesa, Zaccagni, Berrardi, Politano, Gnonto, Grifo. You can even call back El Shaarawy and Orsolini.
     
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    #1840 indestructible, Feb 1, 2023
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  16. Rossonero23

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    #1841 Rossonero23, Feb 1, 2023
    Too bad Osimhen chose Nigeria
     
  17. Alex101

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    #1842 Alex101, Feb 1, 2023
    He was born there. Nigeria have better forwards than Italy.
     
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  18. Rossonero23

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    #1843 Rossonero23, Feb 1, 2023
    Unfortunately
     
  19. calabrese8

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    #1844 calabrese8, Feb 1, 2023
    In Calabria we have a similar mazza size to Nigeria... so he should be eligible for both.
     
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  20. johnny6

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    #1845 johnny6, Feb 2, 2023
    I've always been a fan of SES, he's been playing well lately. I agree, we'll be fine without Zaniolo, he hasn't been the same after injuries anyway so what exactly are we losing out on?

    As far as the market is concerned, Serie A is broke.
     
  21. johnny6

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    #1846 johnny6, Feb 3, 2023
    This Zaniolo drama is so childish, not just him either, everyone involved.
     
  22. r0adrunner

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  23. indestructible

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    #1848 indestructible, Feb 3, 2023
    Roma have done everything right. Zaniolo has only himself to blame
     
  24. indestructible

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  25. Alex101

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    #1850 Alex101, Feb 6, 2023
    Just want to say God Bless Monza, proving you don't have to have a squad thats 75% foriegn to compete in Serie A.
     
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