- El Rey León | Fernando Llorente #14

his goal reminded me of trezeguet's winner vs torino in extra time  

Llorente himself said he was really struggling to begin with, it would have ended his confidence. He would've been out there with high expectations barely able to keep up with the team.

Great signing so far, scoring some really clutch goals. Unlike Giovinco who last season scored mostly unimportant stat padding goals.

free_cat wrote:'Spaniards can't do well in Italy '

Lol. Even llorente is doing well considering how little he has played.

but it wasn't an urban legend. But facts.

until two years ago only Luis Suarez ( golden ball 1960)  left his mark on Italy ... after him a whole series of failures , the most famous failure was probably Gaizka Mendieta ... but I don't forget  Ivan De La Pena ( I remember his hype at the time very well) , Ivan Helguera (who played very well with Real Madrid then ... ) , Rafa Martin Vazquez , Jose Mari, Portillo , Amor,  Tristan, Javi Moreno, Farinos , Bojan etc etc and I forget other

now the trend is a little changed (Borja Valero, Callejon and probably Llorente)  , probably because Serie A  is no longer the best ( and sportsczy agrees, it depends on money . money = champions. infact for me EPL is the best) or because the Spanish players are goodest  at adapting , simply

But the point is that  before it was different

Fernando Llorente confessed “it was a very tough game” after giving Juventus the late victory over Udinese.

“I am happy, as it was a very tough game with so many chances, but we couldn’t find a way through,” he told Sky Sport Italia.

“At the end I managed it and I’m very happy. We had to win, we achieved it – albeit late and after a real struggle.”

This was Juve’s sixth consecutive victory with six clean sheets and allowed them to go three points clear at the top of the Serie A table.

Llorente netted his fourth goal of the League season in an unusual atmosphere, as 12,200 children were in the stands to fill in for the banned ultras in the Curva Sud and Nord.

“It was wonderful to see so many children in the stands. It was hard for me to expect such a good start to the season. I am working to do better every day.”

free_cat wrote:

DeviAngel wrote:

elm_baraja_shaman wrote:spanish players cannot do well in serie A they said...

= 4 goals in last 4 games...

6 goals in the lat 7 games and two assists.

I smell a Trezeguet

Don't aim that high, Llorente is a very good player, but Trezeguet was a legend.

Anyway, I think it's time for admitting some prejudices from some posters in this thread (FilthyLuca...)

I just don't understand why it took so long for Conte to play Llorente...

Such a funny goal, with these two weird headers from Llorente.

Trezeguet IS legend. Llorente is the closest thing we had to compare him to he might hit that level if he continues this way even Trez gave him his amen and said he reminds him of himself and of the partnership he had with adp of not with such success but slowly we are getting there. He scores the goals in same same same style as Trezeguet

free_cat wrote:

DeviAngel wrote:

elm_baraja_shaman wrote:spanish players cannot do well in serie A they said...

= 4 goals in last 4 games...

6 goals in the lat 7 games and two assists.

I smell a Trezeguet

Don't aim that high, Llorente is a very good player, but Trezeguet was a legend.

Anyway, I think it's time for admitting some prejudices from some posters in this thread (FilthyLuca...)

I just don't understand why it took so long for Conte to play Llorente...

Such a funny goal, with these two weird headers from Llorente.

I have a theory, that if you cant properly comprehend a language, you shouldn't debate in said language.
Either that, or your just being a dick for the fun of it.
My observation, which is exactly what it was, an observation based on the facts, and is still true.  I never said they cant, I said they don't, and when someone says "they don't", its implied that its based off prior history.  I was never anit-llorente or anti-spanish as you've repeatedly tried to make me out to be.  All I said was look at the Spanish players who have played in serie A, compare them to the other footballing powerhousesn Europe, and pointed out that they don't do shite in serie A.  and that llorente would probably fall right in line, was I wrong about llorente, maybe, because he's been playing well, and thankfully so.
now please wipe the sand out of your Vagina and stop trying to make this something it isn't.

Robespierre wrote:

free_cat wrote:'Spaniards can't do well in Italy '

Lol. Even llorente is doing well considering how little he has played.

but it wasn't an urban legend. But facts.

until two years ago only Luis Suarez ( golden ball 1960)  left his mark on Italy ... after him a whole series of failures , the most famous failure was probably Gaizka Mendieta ... but I don't forget  Ivan De La Pena ( I remember his hype at the time very well) , Ivan Helguera (who played very well with Real Madrid then ... ) , Rafa Martin Vazquez , Jose Mari, Portillo , Amor,  Tristan, Javi Moreno, Farinos , Bojan etc etc and I forget  other

now the trend is a little changed (Borja Valero, Callejon and probably Llorente)  , probably because Serie A  is no longer the best ( and sportsczy agrees, it depends on money . money = champions. infact for me EPL is the best) or because the Spanish players are goodest  at adapting , simply

But the point is that  before it was different

SHHHHHH....facts don't do well here, you'll just be called a racist or blindly prejudice against the Spanish. those were all the bad Spanish players, all the good ones played in Madrid or Barca, and the biggest league in the world got all the scraps.

Your theory was wrong since the begining because a single case of a spanish player doing well discredits such a theory and it was proven long ago. And Llorente, Callejon, Albiol, Valero, keep proving it.

It was basically a pile of prejudice crap.

when people say "they dont do well", it means in general, not "all without exceptions". there are always exceptions, both ways, which I myself listed. In comparison to the other big countries, they haven't done well in Serie A, and a couple of decent performances the last 2 or 3 years doesn't change that. as I told luca in a prior post, while I shouldve probably said "players who came up in a Spanish footballing culture" instead of "the spanish". my point was based on style of play and nothing else.  You have no counter so you make it about prejudice, because of your butthurt feelings, even though you supposedly could care less.

free_cat wrote:Your theory was wrong since the begining because a single case of a spanish player doing well discredits such a theory and it was proven long ago. And Llorente, Callejon, Albiol, Valero, keep proving it.

It was basically a pile of prejudice crap.

Not prejudices but  Fachts  as says a Spanish.

otherwise can you say me a Spanish who played well in Italy before  ? I wrote you about names ( or better, all Spanish players who played in Italy )

oddly enough  Spain is Champions of  world and Europe now ... and the victories of a national are the consequence of a football movement that works ..... this is crucial .  On the other hand we are talking about Albiol , or Callejon , not 2 top players ... before in Italy have falied  strongest players than them...

Moreover Claudio Lopez, Farinos and Mendieta were more quoted than Calejon, Borja,Albiol ( Albiol is playing normal anyway ) , they played even two consecutive finals of Champions League  with Valencia coached by Cuper.
At the time Italian medias considered again SS Lazio as favorite for Scudetto after buying Mendieta .3 flops , I remember Farinos, he was a midfielder but he played well only.... as goalkeeper ( quarterfinals Uefa Cup 2002)
And even Jose Mari and Javi Moreno played a Uefa Cup final against Liverpool at the time...

they have studied , and  they have finally adapted to a different reality with humility

Italy and Spain are two country very similar for many aspects, for language ( Spanish is  the Romance language closest to Italian) , culture, lifestyile ,  but about the football ....they are poles apart

and Spanish had difficulty to understand the Italian football , so much physical, defense , tactically exasperated.

FilthyLuca wrote:
SHHHHHH....facts don't do well here, you'll just be called a racist or blindly prejudice against the Spanish.  those were all the bad Spanish players, all the good ones played in Madrid or Barca, and the biggest league in the world got all the scraps.

 lol I did not think there was also to be discussed on this

I pointed out several spaniards that played well in Italy, as well as pointing out that every nationality has a great % of flops, so yeah, it's basically a pile of prejudice crap.

no buddy, you pointed out one great player and a bunch of mediocres, followed by present day players who are playing alright, but nothing to go crazy about. Especially considering the resumes of those from the other European countries. So yeah your just butthurt and full of shite. keep crying prejudice.

GUYS, REMEMBER WHAT I SAID ABOIT LLORENTE?
THE ONE THAT DOES GETS A +1
X)

salmano9 wrote:GUYS, REMEMBER WHAT I SAID ABOIT LLORENTE?
THE ONE THAT DOES GETS A +1
X)

that he has gorgeous hair?

FilthyLuca wrote:

salmano9 wrote:GUYS, REMEMBER WHAT I SAID ABOIT LLORENTE?
THE ONE THAT DOES GETS A +1
X)

that he has gorgeous hair?

Nice try but no x)

Well, he does....its glorious.

Hahahahahaha that true

Fernando Llorente is confident Juventus will get the result they need at Galatasaray to reach the last 16 of the Champions League.

The Old Lady will be in action in Istanbul on Tuesday needing just a draw to qualify for the knock-out stages of the competition.

“It’s true, we didn’t start the Champions League campaign in the best possible way, but we are a strong side,” the Spaniard told Sky Sport Italia.

“We have put ourselves back in the race and we have given ourselves a chance to reach the last 16.

“In order to succeed we need to do as we always play – with great concentration and to control the game.

“By playing without fear and by giving 100 per cent, we will get through the group stages.”

Juventus have won one, drawn three and lost one of their Champions League games in Group B which also contains FC Copenhagen and Real Madrid.

- The King now has his own jungle

Llorente: 'Hard to forget Istanbul'



Fernando Llorente admits it’s “difficult to forget” the defeat to Galatasaray, but Juventus must focus on Sassuolo.

The Bianconeri were knocked out of the Champions League with a 1-0 loss in Istanbul on Wednesday, a game that was played over two days due to an interruption amid a snowstorm.

Today at 17.30 GMT they host Sassuolo in Serie A, click here for the line-ups.

“It is difficult to forget the Galatasaray game, as it was decisive for us,” Llorente told Mediaset Premium.

“Now we have to dedicate all our attention to Sassuolo, who have already earned points away to Napoli and Roma this season, so we know it won’t be easy.

“Every game is important and we must be aggressive from the start to bring home the victory. We must send a message to ourselves with a strong performance.”

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He's on 6 goals now and we're approaching the winter break.Do you guys think he can hit 20 in all competitions by the end of the season ?

S wrote:He's on 6 goals now and we're approaching the winter break.Do you guys think he can hit 20 in all competitions by the end of the season ?

15 is more realistic and I'll be satisfied with that much also he has few assists and him putting balls down for the teammates is great thing

DeviAngel wrote:

S wrote:He's on 6 goals now and we're approaching the winter break.Do you guys think he can hit 20 in all competitions by the end of the season ?

15 is more realistic and I'll be satisfied with that much also he has few assists and him putting balls down for the teammates is great thing

Yeah,agreed.15 would cap off a very good season for him.20 on the other hand would be an excellent return and would probably make him one of the signings of the season.

But you get the impression he's going to assist a lot more than he'd score though.(Not saying that statement will hold true purely in terms of numbers) but its good to have a CF with all-round ability for once since the Ibrahimovic days.

Llorente still improving at Juve

Spanish international striker Fernando Llorente is satisfied with his first six months as a Juventus player.

The forward joined the club in the summer from Athletic Bilbao on a Bosman free after his contract expired.

“I’m improving and happy to play for a great team,” Llorente stated after he grabbed his fifth League goal of the campaign at Atalanta.

“Everyone works for each other and helps out their teammates.

“It was hard against Atalanta,” he continued. “That is because they are very strong, especially at home.

“We stuck to the game plan throughout. Now we can enjoy our holidays in order to prepare as well as we can for Roma.”