Camarda seemed tentative to me in the first half. May have been nerves. He was much better in the second half. Too bad he couldn't finish that header. He did have a really nice assist that should have been finished. Overall, I think he's got to get used to the pace of Serie A. You have to attack the spaces with more aggression. Obviously he's going to get bigger and stronger and that will help. I'd like to see him get more of these starts so he gets acclimated.
IMO, Bellanova's crossing is just fine. If anything one of his strong suits. Really don't see how Nicolo Savona is an upgrade. But agree with the comment just made. Perhaps him moving after the season started has unsettled him.
Gatti clatters into Ricci who subsequently leaves the match. He tried playing on and left under his own power so I don't think it's serious but I would have preferred Gatti not done this.
Ricci subbed off with an apparent ankle injury. Gatti bumped him off the ball after a fantastic carrying of the ball into Juve's territory; Ricci stayed down, but it looked like he was just exaggerating; went down a couple minutes later, and then was subbed off. Gatti didn't hit him on the ankle, so it's unclear what happened to Ricci. Didn't look like he was in agony, though. Maybe just tired of carrying an overmatched team, today. Ricci has to do goddamn everything for that side.
I swear if Khéphren Thuram wasn't Lillian Thuram's son, doubt he makes it to this level. I see nothing notable about him. Now he gets injured Savona's way and causes a turnover.
Juve acquired a handful of guys that don't appear to offer much, Douglas Luiz being the biggest example. Not a great transfer window. Koopmeinders aside (because he's playing well, just hasn't found the net, himself), they seem to be several personnel changes away. Conceicao is nasty, though. (Just nearly bagged one in upper corner). What are your thoughts about who needs to be replaced?
Jesus, Conceicao is really good. No idea why he's splitting time with Weah. Weah's been fine, but Conceicao is such a difference maker.
Koopmeiners, like Bellanova at Atalanta, joined his new team late and add the injury, cannot get untracked. To me, Koopmeiners was the leagues best player last season. I knew what Luiz was. Not surprised. I'd write maybe the option on Charly Alcatraz should have been exercised. IMO, Weah is definitely better as a winger instead of Wingback. We're going nowhere in the UCL against the big boys. Not sure why Weah had his index finger over his mouth that he needed to silence. Chico Conceicao has that dog in him. Chiesa's better than both. I know a lot of it has to do with Danilo's contract appearance stipulation but consider that Savona is keeping out the Brazil Captain.
Weah is too vanilla. Not exciting. Not going to get fans excited. Conceicao has hustle and some flair. I don't even remember the last time we lost in the derby.
I didn't watch the Milan match but from what I understand Camarda looked his age. A shame as I read he missed a routine header. Amazing as that is, Emerson Royal was judged Milan's worst player. Sky also had Royal as the worst along with Theo Hernandez. Camarda receiving a higher grade than both of them. Camarda is Milan 2nd Youngest Player to start a match in the 3 Point per Win era (1994/1995). Gigio Donnarumma has him beat by 2 days.
Manuel Locatelli versus other midfielders in the league: Tackles — 1st Long passes — 1st Forward passes per 90 — 1st Progressive passes per 90 — 1st Passes to final third — 2nd Blocked shots — 2nd Interceptions (PAdj) — 4th
Yes, makes sense given Terraciano was given the Madrid match at the Bernabeu while Emerson Royal was given Cagliari. 25M Euros for this waste of skin.
Gotta get Locatelli back into this squad, he’s quality and deserves to be there before the likes of Fagioli, Pisilli ect
Just watched the highlights from the derby and they were like 2/3rds Cambiaso. Has he been playing like this all season or did the derby inject him with some extra intensity? He is a decent player but I didn't know he could make those types of runs. Maybe it is more a reflection of a poor Torino?
Camarda looked like a 16 year old kid. Let's hope he gets another opportunity but Tammy will.most likely start. Heck, if only that tap in fell to camarda. I'm shocked Tammy actually buried it. Lol