Senior Team Discussion

Discussion in 'Italy: National Teams' started by Vieri's Left Foot, Dec 3, 2023.

  1. TorontoCalabria

    TorontoCalabria Member+

    Fiorentina
    Italy
    Sep 12, 2018
    Yes Locatelli’s form justifies a call up tho we really do have depth at the mezzala position. Pellegrini should be replaced with Baldanzi but I think Baldanzi needs to fully bench Pellegrini at Roma which he will with time.

    And yes I want Maldini going to 2026 for the kit alone.
     
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  2. Vieri#9

    Vieri#9 Member

    Real Madrid
    Italy
    Oct 22, 2023
    #5052 Vieri#9, Oct 4, 2024
    Last edited: Oct 4, 2024
    I've been beating the drum forever to try Calafiori on the right side and Arteta listened to my advice and played him as a RB the entire second half vs PSG. Please pass this on to Spalletti, so we don't have another Darmian LWB style incident. Speaking of inverted sides, Bellanova played as a LB vs Como in the 2nd half.

    Also really don't want to speak too much about the call ups, not having Locatelli and Gatti is unacceptable in my eyes. He clearly has beef with Locatelli and won't call him on the squad anymore. Gatti should be starting RCB but we sadly know who its going to be. Good to see him calling up youngsters, but Baldanzi definitely deserves a chance especially when you look at our attacking options. Pellegrini and Jack have done shit but they are also Spalletti's boys, I'm done talking about this crap.
     
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  3. AGomes

    AGomes Member+

    Juventus
    Brazil
    Aug 29, 2023
    - Yeah, and I was right behind you about trying Calafiori on the Right. Only difference when Arsenal did it versus PSG is that they played 4 in the back.

    - U21's have a crucial window here. Baldanzi is with them.

    - Not sure if it was when the EC squad was named or maybe last month but there was a report out that Locatelli and Spalletti had a falling out. That is to say his exclusion is not football-related. FWIW, Loca and Mancio also didn't along towards the end.
     
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  4. Vieri's Left Foot

    Roma
    Italy
    Jun 8, 2022
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Regarding Okoli, Leicester plays at 10am Eastern today, and Okoli is starting at left CB.
     
  5. indestructible

    indestructible Member+

    SSC Napoli
    Jan 14, 2007
    Mercato Professor
    Club:
    SSC Napoli
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
  6. falvo

    falvo Member+

    Mar 27, 2005
    San Jose & Florence
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

    [​IMG]
     
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  7. Rossonero23

    Rossonero23 Member+

    Sep 9, 2010
    Club:
    AC Milan
    Venezuela wanted him.
     
  8. falvo

    falvo Member+

    Mar 27, 2005
    San Jose & Florence
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Daniel Maldini only needs to score 24 more times to surpass his dad's 33 , 26 season career goal total.

    Paolo once said even though he was a defender, he liked to stay back and hardly ever went forward but “should have scored more than 33 considering he played in 902 games”.
     
  9. Azzurrifan87

    Azzurrifan87 Member+

    Club: Frosinone
    Mar 29, 2015
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    What a way for Retegui to head into the October int. window.

    My only disappointment with the squad is no Lucca. I think he should be integrated in the group because he brings a different dynamic to the striker position, one that Italy simply hasn't had since Toni. The attacante di peso that can stretch the defense and be a reference point for the CBs. I think having this option would make Italia more dangerous and some teams would not know what to do with defending it, being a forgotten tactic that is still potent because teams usually only have to worry about defending players trying to walk the ball into the goal.

    I would cut Slowmogrini, and ban him from ever being called up again for being slower than Jorginho's worst day. He's the only clown in the setup this month. We've got to stop calling up clowns and Spal is almost there...
     
  10. falvo

    falvo Member+

    Mar 27, 2005
    San Jose & Florence
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Buonasera a tutti e ben ritrovati in un nuovo episodio di Gasperini che trasforma calciatori in autentici fenomeni da pallone d’oro.
    Oggi parliamo di Retegui che è diventato Suarez prime rifilando una tripletta al suo ex Genoa e mettendo a referto in 7 partite di campionato:
    [​IMG] 7 gol
    [​IMG] 1 assist
    [​IMG] Capocannoniere solitario
    A questo punto pensiamo che il Gasp farebbe fare 4/5 gol anche noi in Serie A.

    [​IMG]
     
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  11. TorontoCalabria

    TorontoCalabria Member+

    Fiorentina
    Italy
    Sep 12, 2018
    Retegui is a old school finisher he just needs to be on a side that creates chances. hes part Vieri part Inzaghi part Batigol.
     
  12. falvo

    falvo Member+

    Mar 27, 2005
    San Jose & Florence
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
  13. AGomes

    AGomes Member+

    Juventus
    Brazil
    Aug 29, 2023
    CF's

    Aside from Retegui, the other 3 leave a lot to be desired. Even if Jack Jr and Kean can play either CF and SS roles. Agreed that either Lucca or Cutrone should have been added.

    CB

    Okoli was called up in September but didn't get Minutes. Because of that I could see him play before Gabbia does.

    EPL

    Calafiori and Okoli went 90 Minutes today. Tonali over 70. Chiesa still ruled out with the knock -- ********.

    Want Chiesa and Barella back in November.
     
  14. AGomes

    AGomes Member+

    Juventus
    Brazil
    Aug 29, 2023
    Spent a few minutes on Arsenal socials. By and large it seems like their fans are happy with him (duels, passing, seems to be everywhere, enthusiasm) but some are taking exception with his lack of foot speed. Really shouldn't be a surprise afterall as it was his Manager at Basel that switched him from a LB to a CB because of his speed. But what does Arteta do? Plays him as a FB.


     
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  15. Vieri's Left Foot

    Roma
    Italy
    Jun 8, 2022
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    @Azzurrifan87, Bastoni would be serving Lucca crosses on a silver platter. I hope Lucca continues to produce, because he could be a real asset for Italy, as you described.
     
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  16. TorontoCalabria

    TorontoCalabria Member+

    Fiorentina
    Italy
    Sep 12, 2018
    he’s consistently been ratted among the top 3 performers whenever he has played. I think soccer twitter one just likes to find the negative and while yes he is not a speedy wing back type Arteta is not asking him to be.

    hes playing as an inverted fullback that tucks into the CDM role the CB role and at times the LWB role. He can’t both do this and cover the lest side but Arsenal have let in very few goals when he has played. Arteta is using him as a jack of all trades weapon that is impossible to really mark.
     
  17. AGomes

    AGomes Member+

    Juventus
    Brazil
    Aug 29, 2023
    #5067 AGomes, Oct 6, 2024
    Last edited: Oct 6, 2024
    Cagliari started 7 Italian's today. Quite the contrast to some of the teams Ranieri put out when he was there.

    EDIT: earned a Draw and came within a goalpost by Piccoli from winning it in Added Time.

    How did Chiesa's replacement Mbangula do? Good job Giuntoli.
     
  18. indestructible

    indestructible Member+

    SSC Napoli
    Jan 14, 2007
    Mercato Professor
    Club:
    SSC Napoli
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    After Rodri, now Carvajal. The ACL epidemic continues



     
  19. nunzio23

    nunzio23 Member

    Juventus
    Italy
    Jul 16, 2021
    The game is way more physical than it ever has been and combined with the top players with 100 games in a season between club and country and here we go
     
  20. johnny6

    johnny6 Member+

    AC Milan
    Italy
    Jun 29, 2011
    Club:
    AC Milan
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Juve was trash today, again solidifies why Locatelli is staying home. Gatti was decent.

    Meanwhile Empoli up 1-0 against Lazio, Esposito has been great.
     
  21. AGomes

    AGomes Member+

    Juventus
    Brazil
    Aug 29, 2023
    #5071 AGomes, Oct 6, 2024
    Last edited: Oct 6, 2024
    Juve played better when Locatelli was on. All of Cagliari's better play occurred when he went off including their goal and post.

    Bologna vs Parma: 2 Italians each.
    Lazio vs Empoli: 5 each.

    Can always expect them to be the GK and a Defender. Barely better than Udinese and Milan and that's not saying much.

    God damn, is Tommy Pobega hurt again? This kid can't catch a break. Vincenzo Italiano seems to not rate Fabbian as high as Motta did last season. I lol @ Dan Ndoye who plays excellent for Switzerland but goes back to being trash when he plays for club.
     
  22. falvo

    falvo Member+

    Mar 27, 2005
    San Jose & Florence
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Beautiful headder by Lazio's Mattia Zaccagni just before halftime.

    So far, Lazio 1-Empoli 1.....
     
  23. Rossonero23

    Rossonero23 Member+

    Sep 9, 2010
    Club:
    AC Milan
    El sha injured

    Probably staying up late again partying.

    Rooting for Nesta!
     
  24. falvo

    falvo Member+

    Mar 27, 2005
    San Jose & Florence
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Maldini Jr is really good!

    Paolo once said his son never asked for his help or to coach him.....
     
  25. Rossonero23

    Rossonero23 Member+

    Sep 9, 2010
    Club:
    AC Milan
    When a lousy player like Emerson takes your spot.

    Many Italians in the fiorentina 11. Some youngsters too
     

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