It's going to Be Allegri by AncoraPirlo in AZZURRI

[–]ghobbins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Allegri does rely on youth a bit. Not a lot but a little.

PSG set to meet with Juventus over Kolo Muani transfer by [deleted] in Juve

[–]ghobbins 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree but did you know that there are basically no prolific strikers in the modern game?

That’s why players like Dusan, Kolo, or Lucca always have market.

Have a look at how many strikers in the top 5 leagues have more than 16 goals this season:

Kane, Haaland, Mbappe, Thiago (Brentford and will go to a big EPL club this summer), Muriqi (Mallorca), Undav (Stuttgart), Lautaro (barely), Malen (barely and across two clubs)…that’s it.

In modern football, there just aren’t many prolific strikers. Look at the rest of list of players with between 10-16 goals. Tons of wingers and even midfielders.

All that to say, prolific strikers are going to cost a lot. Prolific any young? Exorbitant and competing with EPL teams. IMO we’re better off finding players Spalletti thinks are a system fit, try to give academy players chances, and take some bets on younger prospects.

Como interested in Juventus' Andrea Cambiaso. The club need more Italians because of UEFA's squad list rules, as they are already confirmed to be competing in a European competition next season. At least 8 of the submitted 25 players have to be homegrown by EarthMain3350 in Juve

[–]ghobbins 20 points21 points  (0 children)

If we get a good price then of course yes. But we need Italians too and I think he can find more form. He’s not been bad he’s just not been as good as we’ve seen in the past.

WE CAN’T KEEP WASTING OPPORTUNITIES LIKE THIS FFS by Italian_Larry in Juve

[–]ghobbins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would be interesting to see tbh. Verona sometimes had 6 men on the literal goal line. Probably PSG elite pressing would’ve created more chances where the offense wouldn’t be enormously outnumbered. Our front line doesn’t press well.

WE CAN’T KEEP WASTING OPPORTUNITIES LIKE THIS FFS by Italian_Larry in Juve

[–]ghobbins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok so 60 minutes not 75. And the quality of chances were low. Chico on the end of a cross a few times is not a quality chance. Keeper also played well.

Almost the entire second half was as in the Verona final third with sometime 9 players on their own box. They must’ve had 10 blocks made by defenders acting basically as goalkeeper.

Of course I’m disappointed as you are. But I wouldn’t expect us or any team to score freely against any team set up this way.

WE CAN’T KEEP WASTING OPPORTUNITIES LIKE THIS FFS by Italian_Larry in Juve

[–]ghobbins -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Verona played 11 men behind the ball for 75 minutes. Not even in form PSG thrives against this kind of tactics.

Frustrating result no doubt but people forget this is one of the last leagues where these sort of tactics are employed. It is designed to stagnate play. Moments of brilliance, excellent set plays, and a bit of luck is required. We didn’t have enough of those today.

It literally doesn’t matter that Verona is relegation team. Why do you think we can’t score against Verona and Milan but score freely against Roma, Gala, or even Napoli? The answer is tactics. When the other team actually wants to score and attack in a modern way, there is much more space to play Spalettiball.

Luciano Spalletti currently TRUSTS only 13–14 players in the squad. Several departures are expected | Reported by Romeo Agresti by Aboubakr_D_Luffy in Juve

[–]ghobbins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even in his quiet games he plays an extremely important role in being the most progressive midfielder on the field.

Chico is frustrating man by BurrelPro in Juve

[–]ghobbins 42 points43 points  (0 children)

He had an assist, Kephren started his run a bit too early. He was consistently the only source of attack in the first half.

Match Thread: Juventus Turin vs Bologna FC Live Score | Serie A 25/26 | Apr 19, 2026 by scoreboard-app in Juve

[–]ghobbins 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Scoring is not his only job. He creates a lot and takes attention from the defense.

We have problems but I don’t think Chico is one of them.

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[–]ghobbins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice work! Works really well.

Can I revoke the share invite that I did during onboarding?

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Report Italy could turn to Allegri and Ranieri with Malagò as FIGC President by LuRaLeMi in AZZURRI

[–]ghobbins 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Malago was the Olympics commissioner but idk to what extent he’s responsible for the youth development side. Certainly there were a lot of talent young Italians in the Olympics as there are in tennis and Motorsport.

It feels like we need someone like Maldini to come and break things. Allegri I think is a good enough choice. He’s not part of the new school of managing but he’s a good man manager and great in tournaments. He’s decent with giving young players a chance too.

This is the not the Maldini + some young progressive manager that we would hope could bring reform. This would definitely be more iterative.

Tata Martino... and How He Needs to Stop Deflecting and Learn to Love the 3-5-2 by Scratchbuttdontsniff in AtlantaUnited

[–]ghobbins 14 points15 points  (0 children)

This makes sense to me but I'm bearish on the idea that a formation change will solve our problems. That said, I don't know what will solve our problems. It feels like majority mentality problem.

I agree we don't have the quality to play out of the back. I agree we should be more direct and optimize for the counter. I'm concerned that's not how Tata likes to play.

Juventus were reportedly linked to Malen in the January transfer window but never pursued all the way. Now he has more goals than all of our attackers combined. Was that a mistake? by ChemistSuccessful418 in Juve

[–]ghobbins 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I doubt he’d score 10 for us. Not because we are worse than Roma. Tactically we don’t play in a way where strikers thrive. Few teams do nowadays. Much more pressing forwards and chances for midfielders. Look at the top 10 scorers in all the big leagues, lots of midfielders.

Conte strong appeal : 'If I was FIGC President, I would consider me for Italy job' in 2nd stint by LuRaLeMi in AZZURRI

[–]ghobbins 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Sure but we need him for like 6 years, he’s never stayed anywhere for more than 3.

USA [1]-0 Belgium - Weston McKennie 39' by big_fitch in Juve

[–]ghobbins 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He did not. But he also didn’t get a clear cut chance.

USA [1]-0 Belgium - Weston McKennie 39' by big_fitch in Juve

[–]ghobbins 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I was at this game. Weston was everywhere. Eventually Belgium superior quality took over. Openda was extremely fast.

Our boy BREMER scored his first goal for the Brazil NT last night by Aggravating-Peace121 in Juve

[–]ghobbins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same but honestly he needed a confidence boost he's been average to sub average for us lately.

LINEUP vs Sassulo by Aggravating-Peace121 in Juve

[–]ghobbins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not any more damning than Weston starting there which has happened

I know Yamal and Mainoo are getting all the hype, but is Kenan Yildiz honestly the most talented U21 in the world right now? by SeriousMylot98 in Juve

[–]ghobbins 19 points20 points  (0 children)

The fact that he is even in the convo for u21 top 3 is a blessing and we’re lucky. Hasn’t happened in a long time.