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What if Andrea Pirlo’s alibis were already finished? Juve have not yet won two games in a row in the league, got five draws in 9 days – last Saturday, November 28, 1-1 in Benevento – won the most difficult challenge at the table (with Napoli), only achieved external success with Spezia, has 6 points less than a year ago, when many were already turning their noses at Sarri’s second draw in Lecce (after Florence), without Ronaldo staying to rest in Turin. Situation similar to that of Saturday in Benevento. But with some differences.
Credit estimate
Against Sarri, Pirlo has enjoyed a renewal of staff and a credit estimate Also due to the lack of a preseason retirement: Chiesa, Kulusevski, Arthur, McKennie and Morata replace Higuaín, Douglas Costa, Pjanic, Matuidi and Khedira (who are also in pink, with a salary of 7 million). There is no lack of material to be molded, but liquid calcium sought by the trainer (his definition) seems too often shapeless. And without substance.
Lacks personality, yes but where?
After three months of work, Pirlo reports lack of personality of his team, although all, except Frabotta, are nationals and experience is certainly not lacking, especially in the presence of newly promoted players who present many newcomers in Serie A. Without Ronaldo, Juve drew with Crotone, Verona and Benevento, losing 6 very heavy points. What if the lack of personality in the hot moments of the game started driving from the bench? On the sidelines, despite the games behind closed doors, Pirlo feels little, giving generic indications, leaving much of the tactical communication to his substitute, Roberto Baronio.
Nervousness
Normal. Less normal the Nervousness of Juventus at the time of closing matches That must be won with the old DNA, the hallmark of Juventus: solidity, capacity for suffering, lucidity and sports “evil” always in massive doses. All this is not seen. We only win games with fair play, as soon as the challenge gets “dirty” we fight, the coach reports. This looks like a Juve still too theoretical, committed to maintaining proper distances between departments, little fluid and natural in game choices, starting with a director adapted on paper like Arthur. If Juve is attacked and outnumbered in midfield, it’s easy to hit: With this attitude and perhaps also with this set-up in which everyone must be on top to keep the team compact, the Lady no longer scares anyone.
The alarm sounded
Some matches or some situations of this Juve have shown the ideas of their coach and are undoubtedly interesting to develop. The performances against Lazio and Cagliari had suggested a turning point, but those against Ferencvaros and Benevento showed otherwise. perhaps also due to a certain presumption of the group. Oh immaturity judging by the words of Pirlo himself. Not everything to throw away. But the alarm sounded. Of course the players, as of Dybala, are still too far behind in state. But also for Pirlo.
November 29, 2020 (modified on November 29, 2020 | 13:47)
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