Re: Summer pre season & friendly thread

[Luca]

Napoli squad for tomorrows game:

Rafael, Reina, Colombo, Albiol, Britos, Cannavaro, Fernandez, Gamberini, Armero, Behrami, Donadel, Dossena, Dzemaili, Hamsik, Inler, Maggio, Mesto, Radosevic, Zuniga, Callejon, Mertens, Higuain, Insigne, Calaiò, Novothny, Pandev.

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higuain better start this one

Or else what, he'll rescind his transfer and go back to Madrid and take all the new Napoli enthusiasts with him?

[halamadrid2]

no I usually dont watch napoli and will only watch them for higgy

[McLewis]

Is Florenzi ready to play consistently Arq?

He's highly rated by not only Roma fans, but Italian fans too. Seems like a great prospect.

Truth be told, Romanisti would be the better judge of that, YNWA.

But after Florenzi's stellar breakout year last season, I'd definitely say so. Just looks such a complete prospect who also possesses intelligence beyond his year. Where he thrives is within the big moments, big games, tight spaces and when a challenge is directed onto his way. It fuels his propensity to perform under pressure situations where naturally, he just unlocks defences by passing or intelligent runs. Combines with his players very well, as seen with Bradley and Totti (which earns huge points). Defensively he is rash, isn't the best finisher or in the air and seems lost at times in open spaces, but those can be worked on.

Also had a stellar U-21 campaign to which only brought testament to his maturity.

Reminds me of a younger & raw Gerrard when tested in advance positions along with the sheer commitment he had.

A Romanisti opinion would suffice better though.

I'll just add to what you've said here about him as you're spot on about his tactical awareness. Florenzi is beloved by Romanisti because of his passion, his doggedness, and the fact that the kid is just plain hungry...he steps on the pitch and he puts in some serious work. He ran himself into the ground last season after 30+ games (absolutely stellar for a 21-year old in his debut season I might add) and yet he never complained, has always been humble and if you've watched the KickTV shorts...he's actually really very playful and never stops grinning. Just an all around fantastic youngster coming up. Obviously, the way these things go is that a player his age usually suffers a dip in form in their sophomore season, but I have no doubt this won't happen to Florrest Gump

[The Franchise]

MC did you watch Roma- MLS all stars?

RG roped me in to 50 minutes, even though he himself bailed because Henry had no help lol

But a good display I thought. Totti ripping those guys apart with his deep passes.

[M99]

Embarrassing stuff. Barca absolutely raping Santos.

[nasir6371]

Santos

[RealGunner]

Fabregas ffs

Come back home

[RealGunner]

lmao 8-0.

[Pedram]

Santos

[Great Leader Sprucenuce]

Cesc and Alexis raping apparently

The flop signings of 2011 to redeem themselves

[RealGunner]

Cesc was never a flop lol. Unless you are a hater of course.

[RealGunner]

[Kaladin]

dat USSR theme

[BarcaLearning]

Cesc and Alexis raping apparently

The flop signings of 2011 to redeem themselves

Also could be said too many ppl over react too soon and called him flops in the first place, I always thought they performed well, its just too much expectation too soon sometimes.

[stevieg8]

Don't look now, but Liverpool is currently 5 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses in the preseason, with a perfect 13 goals for and 0 against.

Not saying it means anything, obviously it's just preseason, but impressive nonetheless.

[Great Leader Sprucenuce]

Don't look now, but Liverpool is currently 5 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses in the preseason, with a perfect 13 goals for and 0 against.

Not saying it means anything, obviously it's just preseason, but impressive nonetheless.

It would be if other than Olympiakos you have played Asian part timers.

We have won every game except for one but i don't take notice because of the opposition being decidedly crap.

[McAgger]

Mole killing every hope of optimism Liverpool fans have since 1990. No wonder we haven't won the League since then

[The_Badger]

Don't look now, but Liverpool is currently 5 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses in the preseason, with a perfect 13 goals for and 0 against.

Not saying it means anything, obviously it's just preseason, but impressive nonetheless.

It would be if other than Olympiakos you have played Asian part timers.

We have won every game except for one but i don't take notice because of the opposition being decidedly crap.

PNE and Melbourne Victory are two of the best teams in the world at present.

[McAgger]

Meh I rather look at it as dispatching the Greek Champions who are in CL with ease.

[Great Leader Sprucenuce]

Meh I rather look at it as dispatching the Greek Champions who are in CL with ease.

We beat two teams in the CL last pre season and we finished 16th.

[McAgger]

Meh I rather look at it as dispatching the Greek Champions who are in CL with ease.

We beat two teams in the CL last pre season and we finished 16th.

We're not Newcastle

[Great Leader Sprucenuce]

I'm aware of that

Just take pre season results with a pinch of salt

Way to let the point go over your head though

[The_Badger]

Remember Spurs pre-season of 2008?

[Onyx]

Higuain to get booed vs Arsenal?

[RealGunner]

Nah. Arsenal will get bood if HIguain scores

[S]

Higuain to get booed vs Arsenal?

That would be a really idiotic thing to do.

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