Simone Zaza

Has he lost some weight or does he look skinnier because he shaved

I truly don't understand the fuss or the price tag,and now number 7.

I can't imagine him being anything more than a occasional starter and backup.Slightly above average striker at best...

Vibe wrote:I truly don't understand the fuss or the price tag,and now number 7.

I can't imagine him being anything more than a occasional starter and backup.Slightly above average striker at best...

Well the previous number 7 filled that exact role. In Simone Pepe.

I think Zaza is a great serie a forward and an excellent option to give some of the other forwards a breather when needed. Beyond that, I agree but we'll see how he does when called upon this season

I was never in favour of bringing him here for so much cash BUT I won't hold anything against him and i'll see if he at least does well as a back up striker. I'm just happy we're dropping 18 Mill on rotation players instead of 15M on undisputed starting strikers in their late 20's playing for mid table Serie A clubs.

I am concerned if he is ready for Juve or not. And, will be be wasted on the bench or not? There will be lots of competition and it is really unclear who are the favorites to start upfront. (And also there still is a doubt which formation are we going to use.

This thing that he said today made me feel less confident about his move:

Zaza said after a match against the Old Lady last season that he was not ready to represent the Old Lady, but says he’s ready to prove himself now.

“What I said was the truth, but obviously but obviously I’m convinced that by training here I can get better, and become worthy of Juve.

(Football italia)

He does it again. Silencing everyone.

I think Zaza is a good player and he knows how to get in good positions to score. I hope Morata regains his form too, he's been assisting more lately though.

I'm still not convinced by SZ7,he's done good as a sub but has to show if he could be a first choice striker when needed.

I think he deserves to start the next game! I'm a big fan of Morata but I don't think his head is in the right place at the moment and Zaza is really hungry! His finishing has been on point and he deserves his shot alongside Dybala while Mandzukic is not 100% fit!

inderbaby wrote:I think he deserves to start the next game! I'm a big fan of Morata but I don't think his head is in the right place at the moment and Zaza is really hungry! His finishing has been on point and he deserves his shot alongside Dybala while Mandzukic is not 100% fit!

I totally agree with you. Zaza should atart alongside dybala next game, morata to get subbed in later on. Probably cuadrado to start next game too I like this rotation system with Allegri with WB positions. We have 4 world class Wingbacks whi compete for 2 positions.

We have two options.

1) Continue to play Morata to get his head straight and his confidence back up (even thou we don't know how long it will take) and risk losing Zaza in the summer + Morata to Real Madrid (for sure as Zizou likes him)

2) Continue to play Zaza because he really is hungry and a great finisher, give Morata some time in the Coppa and as a sub until he starts shining again if he does and risk losing Morata to RM while we'll keep Zaza.

DeviAngel wrote:We have two options.

1) Continue to play Morata to get his head straight and his confidence back up (even thou we don't know how long it will take) and risk losing Zaza in the summer + Morata to Real Madrid (for sure as Zizou likes him)

2) Continue to play Zaza because he really is hungry and a great finisher, give Morata some time in the Coppa and as a sub until he starts shining again if he does and risk losing Morata to RM while we'll keep Zaza.

You think Real will take him if he isn't scoring much? Nah mate. They got BBC and they wouldn't pay 35m if he doesn't guarantee them goals. It is difficult to see him go to Real anyways. I dont think he would want to go this summer anyways. Don't mix the 2 situations together. I dont think either will happen.

DeviAngel wrote:We have two options.

1) Continue to play Morata to get his head straight and his confidence back up (even thou we don't know how long it will take) and risk losing Zaza in the summer + Morata to Real Madrid (for sure as Zizou likes him)

2) Continue to play Zaza because he really is hungry and a great finisher, give Morata some time in the Coppa and as a sub until he starts shining again if he does and risk losing Morata to RM while we'll keep Zaza.

Honestly, Morata surprises me so much. I think my ex-girlfriend cursed him. She bought me his jersey for my birthday, we've since broke up and Morata hasn't been the same. I cannot even wear the jersey... thankfully I have a Dybala jersey en route

On a serious note, we are playing so well. It's sad to me that Morata isn't a focal point as he should be. I'm still big on his talent. But lets also not forget Berardi in all this, his future will also be decided in the summer- and I believe Morata and Berardi's future depend on one another.

salmano9 wrote:

DeviAngel wrote:We have two options.

1) Continue to play Morata to get his head straight and his confidence back up (even thou we don't know how long it will take) and risk losing Zaza in the summer + Morata to Real Madrid (for sure as Zizou likes him)

2) Continue to play Zaza because he really is hungry and a great finisher, give Morata some time in the Coppa and as a sub until he starts shining again if he does and risk losing Morata to RM while we'll keep Zaza.

You think Real will take him if he isn't scoring much? Nah mate. They got BBC and they wouldn't pay 35m if he doesn't guarantee them goals. It is difficult to see him go to Real anyways. I dont think he would want to go this summer anyways. Don't mix the 2 situations together. I dont think either will happen.

They have no sub for Benzema, Morata even thou denies it he loves RM and I think Zidane rates him highly.

Zaza is a killer in the box.

Morata JUST signed a contract extension if thats any indication....

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63 - Zaza has the best mins/goal ratio (1 goal every 63 mins) among the top-5 european leagues players with 3+ goals this season. Strength.

27 mln € offer from Crystal Palace rejected according to Goal.com

That's a 10 mil profit for such a short time,I mean he better keep this beast form for long,otherwise we'll get back to regret spending 18 mln on him or not selling now.

I agree with suggestions of starting him ahead of Morata,like I said,he needs to be tested as a starter,not just scoring our 3rd and 4th goals.

juvealbanian wrote:27 mln € offer from Crystal Palace rejected according to Goal.com

That's a 10 mil profit for such a short time,I mean he better keep this beast form for long,otherwise we'll get back to regret spending 18 mln on him or not selling now.

I dont think we should sacrifice zaza for only 10 million profit
We better keep him ourseleves
Juventus should only sacrifice if its 20 million profit

So with the money we can replace zaza and someone else
Letting go one player to only bring one player i dont see that as a good idea

S wrote:Morata JUST signed a contract extension if thats any indication....

We both know that means nothing if RM/Zidane comes knocking on his door.

DeviAngel wrote:

salmano9 wrote:

DeviAngel wrote:We have two options.

1) Continue to play Morata to get his head straight and his confidence back up (even thou we don't know how long it will take) and risk losing Zaza in the summer + Morata to Real Madrid (for sure as Zizou likes him)

2) Continue to play Zaza because he really is hungry and a great finisher, give Morata some time in the Coppa and as a sub until he starts shining again if he does and risk losing Morata to RM while we'll keep Zaza.

You think Real will take him if he isn't scoring much? Nah mate. They got BBC and they wouldn't pay 35m if he doesn't guarantee them goals. It is difficult to see him go to Real anyways. I dont think he would want to go this summer anyways. Don't mix the 2 situations together. I dont think either will happen.

They have no sub for Benzema, Morata even thou denies it he loves RM and I think Zidane rates him highly.

Zaza is a killer in the box.

Rotation is key now, though I wouldn't bench Morata. Dybala is on fire, and we need to play Morata. The only way to see Morata get better is by playing him. Otherwise his confidence will stay low. I want to see Zaza play too, but the way it is now is good. Allegri is good at managing it. The competition is great. It will be a blow if Morata is suddenly put in the bench and seeing Zaza play instead, because we all know that Morata is more experienced (maybe better?). It is like seeing Pogba benched.

Morata needs to play now, because he already was benched for many games when Mandzu was on form.

Don't get me wrong. I want to see Zaza play as well, but a trident attack won't work with Morata-Mandzu/Zaza-Dybala....
Morata was already unhappy when played out of position. Every attacker we have is important.

DeviAngel wrote:

S wrote:Morata JUST signed a contract extension if thats any indication....

We both know that means nothing if RM/Zidane comes knocking on his door.

It is the same situation for Coman. Would he come back to play at Juve? No. Ask Morata this question, even if he loves Madrid, he won't play as much there. He won't find space as long as Benzema is there.

DeviAngel wrote:

S wrote:Morata JUST signed a contract extension if thats any indication....

We both know that means nothing if RM/Zidane comes knocking on his door.

Why would they ?

He's 2nd choice at Juventus.He'd have a better chance of cracking the starter role at Juventus than at Real Madrid.

He isnt going to swap Juventus for the Real Madrid bench.

S wrote:

DeviAngel wrote:

S wrote:Morata JUST signed a contract extension if thats any indication....

We both know that means nothing if RM/Zidane comes knocking on his door.

Why would they ?

He's 2nd choice at Juventus.He'd have a better chance of cracking the starter role at Juventus than at Real Madrid.

He isnt going to swap Juventus for the Real Madrid bench.

I don't know, Spanish players like Italians jump to the first chance to go back home and play for their club.