from Andrea Bosco
So it will be Europa League. In February, after the World Cup. Juventus, which in the Champions League has collected five defeats out of six games at least against PSG, played it with heart and dignity. He lost by measure, against a formation whose technical values are too high for Madama’s current standards. But he struggled. Federico Chiesa has recovered to his homeland (to form inevitably not yet), gratified by ovation already during the announcement of the formations. And basically against the powerful emir of PSG (sworn enemy of the Super League, as well as Ceferin’s snack partner) Andrea Agnelli took it upon himself: that of having confined the French to the Mbappè phenomenon and the old dragon Messi in second place in the group behind the rampant Benfica: in the second round the French will face tough opponents. Cause negative goal difference.
Juventus warrior, despite the 12 absences, the last one of Kean, stopped by the usual muscle strain in training. Juventus with three young players on the field: Gatti (who paid the price Mbappè, but held up in the long run), Miretti (who will be a midfielder with at least 5/6 goals per championship when he adjusts his aim) and Fagioli, whose performance made him say (rightly) to those who understand: Verratti who? For a few minutes the Argentine Barrenechea, a Methodist with defensive attitudes, also played. Write down this name: you will find it with the protagonist’s dress.
Now I hope that someone does not come to tell us that “Allegri launches young people”. It is not true. Allegri was forced to field young people. And if he goes forward at this rate (with his disturbing 16 collaborators whose disasters are visible and now unbearable in the Juventus infirmary) he will also be forced to field some children of the Montero team. That against PSG after being down by two goals, for a change, he drew in comeback.
Now Allegri (who is right to say he is pissed, but knew how much the fans are with him, because of the game and because of many of his incomprehensible choices) has two possible ways to go. Or he relies on some old tools (good Bonucci with PSG, but Alex Sandro, Cuadrado, the “coconut” Rabiot definitely revisable) for the rest of the season. Or he continues to believe in young people.
It is clear that the quality of a Church, of Mary, of a Pogba, once recovered, cannot be discussed. But, although the young players are not champions, but only excellent players, it should not be forgotten that Rabiot will certainly sign for another club in January. That Di Maria will return at the end of the season, as announced in Argentina. That Cuadrado and Alex Sandro will be discharged. Probably together with Rugani. This on young people is not a discussion on “goat wool”. It is well established that young people do not have – for now – the necessary experience to always be owners. It is equally established that the right mix is to combine two or three at a time with experienced players. But it is equally true that Allegri should recite his “culpa”. Distrust proved inappropriate. The evaluations of him (of a man who trains the team daily) far from reality. The choices of the clubs (I guess on the advice of the coach) questionable. Apart from those he has at home (Fagioli, Gatti, Miretti, Illing, Soulè) Rovella and Ranocchia Monza are doing well. And with them Pellegrini in Germany, De Winter, Cambiaso. Zakaria himself, dismissed (by Allegri) in a hurry, has carved out space for Chelsea: he had to return to Juve in January. Thus, he will not be. I declined a whole team. Juventus are covered in goal. But if he gets Carnesecchi he will get a great prospect. Perhaps the best in Italy, in future projection.
It is the defense that Juve will have to strengthen. Bonucci can continue as a noble father and as a leader of the locker room (unless disagreements with Allegri lead him to leave), Bremer is hoped to grow. Like Gatti. Here: a “young ready” in defense of Juve serves like bread after the farewell of Chiellini and the sale of De Ligt. In addition to that (unfortunate for me) of Conte’s protege in force at Tottenham. And the bench? Allegri stands on an inclined plane. The reconfirmation (net of his guaranteed contract) will be played day by day, game after game. We are at the showdown. One in which even a skilled poker player like Allegri cannot afford the luxury of bluffing. Next step. Inter.
There was no need, but the usual sudden exit of Moratti Massimo on Calciopoli, has warmed the spirits. The race, for decades, has been between opponents who cannot stand each other. The cheering between the factions is always hot. Old rusts. But against Inter the “rancor” is always staged. Because of that packaging that there is no way of having it removed from the Inter showcase. And therefore, force nine charges. He recalled (if there was still a need for it) the former president Cobolli Gigli that “Inter made the files of the investigation disappear”. And so on. On this subject, I repeat the question: do they know in Turin that there is a court in Strasbourg?
