The numbers: Gianluca Busio: raw # for Venezia in 1-1 draw vs Juventus90 minutes64 touches2 shots1 key pass1 chance created37/44 passing8/11 duels won3/5 tackles2/3 dribbles1x fouled #USMNT— Brian Sciaretta (@BrianSciaretta) December 11, 2021
From Tutto Mercato Web: Busio: 7 - Zanetti's everywhere-man. His contribution was impressive in both the offensive and the defensive phase. Pressed everyone and everything, while managing to play a leading role in the opposition's box as well. https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/ser...o-e-ovunque-romero-compie-un-miracolo-1620454
Getting some positive reviews on the Italian press: https://www.eurosport.it/calcio/ser...le-rabiot-aramu-domina_sto8668261/story.shtml Gianluca BUSIO 6.5 - Often active, always looking for the ball to distribute in the game. As a result, he offered plays with substance. Noteworthy. https://www.corriere.it/sport/calci...op-fe1c8682-5ab1-11ec-b112-80e2686a5381.shtml 7 Busio Recovers and shows some precious football: at 19 he is confirmed as one of the most interesting players. https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/ser...o-e-ovunque-romero-compie-un-miracolo-1620454 Busio 7 - Zanetti's Everywhere-Man. His contribution in both phases is impressive. He presses everything and everyone, managing to be a protagonist even in the opposing area. https://www.repubblica.it/sport/cal...ews/le_pagelle_di_venezia_juventus-329841564/ Busio 6.5: He could seem slow, but in reality he's always moving, ready to free itself to receive the ball. Player of great prospects.
In today's edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport: Busio: 7 - A quiet start for the little American-made jewel, who was swallowed up by the Bianconeri midfield. But then he turned out to be decisive in both creating play as well as defending. A guarantee.
"..plays with substance..."......"protagonist...."...."ready to free himself...." "....precious football....."......most interesting player....."..."..noteworthy..." I agree with all of the above and have never seen such high evaluation for Big Mac. Gianluca is a player. He plays with good purpose. Honestly, I think he would improve Juve.
There is the seed of a good player in this kid. He has excellent awareness and a Weston-like fighting spirit. He may not be technically gifted like Puli or Reyna, but I like what I see. At 19 he keeps looking up while keeping the ball. That's a very good sign.
Busio lacks the athleticism of Big Mac but makes up for it with intelligence and technical ability. Maybe one day we'll get a guy with both. Will be interesting to follow their respective careers in comparison
On the bench for cup match: Substitutes: Mäenpää, Makadji, Molinaro, Ampadu, Tessmann, Črnigoj, Busio, Ala-Myllymäki, Kiyine, de Vries, Johnsen, Henry— Venezia FC (@VeneziaFC_EN) December 14, 2021
Busio and Tessmann are starting today. Tanner Tessmann and Gianluca Busio starting for Venezia in the midfield today in a Serie A matchup away at Sampdoria in Genoa. 12pm EST kickoff. #USMNT— Brian Sciaretta (@BrianSciaretta) December 19, 2021
Two more changes. Čnigoj for Busio in midfield. Sigurðsson for Johnsen in attack.70’ | Sampdoria 1-0 Venezia#SampdoriaVenezia— Venezia FC (@VeneziaFC_EN) December 19, 2021
A good month of results could see them clear of relegation...but I expect a bunch of draw and losses to draw this thing out.
It sounds like Salernitana (currently last place) will be kicked out of Serie A immediately if they aren’t sold by New Years. They have the same owner as Lazio, which isn’t ok, and haven’t been able to line up an independent buyer. If it happens, best thing would be if all results against Salernitana are retroactively wiped out, since Venezia lost to them and their rivals mostly didn’t.
Meanwhile, Salernitana appears not to have shown up for their game today in Udine for COVID reasons (TV says “Awaiting Arrival of Away Team”), so Udinese will get three free points…unless they don’t. Always some drama in Calcioland.
Substitutes: Mäenpää, Svoboda, Modolo, Molinaro, Haps, Tessmann, Heymans, Peretz, Busio, Sigurðsson, Johnsen, Okereke— Venezia FC (@VeneziaFC_EN) December 22, 2021 Bench today vs. Lazio.