A COLD MIND – Ronaldo and De Ligt out of competition. Bentancur, McKennie and Ramsey: growth goes through midfield



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This time, there are no brownouts or distractions. Juventus came out winning from Tardini and especially the owner. Clean sheet and best performance in the league in terms of play: tall, aggressive and dominant team as their coach wants. Pirlo’s cake is becoming more defined, with the usual icing called Ronaldo. Thanks to a header with a Sampdoria flight and a surgical left, the Portuguese champion scored his double, silencing the criticism received for the opaque test against Genoa. 33 goals in the calendar year as the great Sivori, 16 in 13 games in total, 12 in 9 league rounds, 756 goals in his career, – 11 by Pelé. For the 35-year-old Ballon d’Or penta, the numbers now seem almost a detail. His smile and understanding with the coach are not, however, when he came out 7 minutes from the end of the game, replaced by Chiesa. How significant is the joy from the bench at Morata’s goal. Clear sign of feeling part of the group, not individualistic as some say. Proof of this is the publication on Instagram, accompanied by the take-off photo on the occasion of the double: “Delighted to return to victory and happy to help the team win with two goals.”

De Ligt, a kind of young defenseman Ronaldo, is no longer in the news. The Dutchman returned to play an impeccable race and after having canceled the Atalantino Zapata, he reserved the same deal for Cornelius. The 21-year-old former Ajax impresses with his maturity and strong leadership skills, evident during the race and when he makes himself heard with his teammates. This is no small thing in a team full of senators like Buffon, Bonucci, Chiellini. It is legitimate to think of a future as captain of the golden tulip. If Raiola allows it. Since De Ligt’s return, the defense department has gained greater confidence, it was since the game against Cagliari that Juventus did not close the game without conceding a goal.

But as in any team worth its salt, the growth of the group happens through the midfield. In this sense, Bentancur’s departure becomes evident after a moderate start to the season, also conditioned by physical problems. Ronaldo and De Ligt out of competition, the Uruguayan was the best in the Tardini field, giving his best in the control room, but without neglecting his work as a matchmaker. His recovery at certain levels is undoubtedly excellent news. McKennie has now become a pivot to the nerve center of the field. Even when deployed in a central position, his performances are peppered with forays and re-attacks of the ball, practically a mantra for Pirlo. The 22-year-old Texan is undoubtedly the best surprise of the new Juventus.

Another indispensable element for the Juventus coach’s tactical chessboard is Ramsey. Welsh is pretty much perfect in the dual role of mezzala with the right / obligation to focus on the barter in the proposition phase. Without references for rivals, excellent between the lines and always at the service of his teammates. Basically Ramsey is the best swimmer in the liquid soccer Pirlo is aiming for, yet he often puts a hand on goals. “I prefer to always have him on the pitch, he is the one that makes us play well, the one that takes us out of many situations. For us it is very important. When it is 100% it can be decisive.” The hope is that the former Arsenal will be assisted for his physical condition.



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