Kommander watch | Juventus Edition

S wrote:Juventus doesn't need to justify anything

Paying that sum of money is not just for sporting but for commercial reasons. We need to take that next step commercially , what better than bringing in the biggest player brand in the world.

Clubs like Real Madrid or Man United don't need this kind of investment because they're among the biggest brands in football but teams like Juventus and a league like Serie A does. I don't care about the money spent because I'm sure we're going to benefit financially from this move one way or another.

but those who were at the World Cup arrived late to pre-season training and not everyone finds their fitness levels at the same time. Mandzukic and Matuidi have a different engine to others.

“The important thing now is that I choose a starting XI with technique, balance and physicality. That doesn’t mean those on the bench are useless, but I can’t play more than 11 at a time.”

Mr Nick09 wrote:Didn't I make this point on your forum and you lads got mad at me? this is it right here unfolding, although, some agreed Dybala would be benched...

He needs to improve, it's like he is stuck in 2016 living off Messi's comparisons and the goals he score vs barca in CL. he isnt all that yet

S wrote:From Allegri's presser days before the Parma game :

but those who were at the World Cup arrived late to pre-season training and not everyone finds their fitness levels at the same time. Mandzukic and Matuidi have a different engine to others.

“The important thing now is that I choose a starting XI with technique, balance and physicality. That doesn’t mean those on the bench are useless, but I can’t play more than 11 at a time.”

He was talking about Dybala, Costa and other players who arrived late

Sit down NumptiNick

Its usual early season tinkering from Allegri, nothing to see here.

S wrote:It's been like a couple of months since CR left and Madrid fans have turned into their own versions of Harmonica. Unreal combination of bitterness + obsession. You really wouldn't think this is the same team's fans that won 3 CL's in a row are smashing their best player in their history to pieces like he never even existed.

It's like Harmonica doesn't even need to put any effort to push his Fakenaldo agenda, now that he has Madrid fans/numpties by his side. Is this what he desired all along ? I bet he was anticipating this swerve.

Doc wrote:I only watched the first 2 games and honestly, I thought he played quite well. No idea what took place v Parma so I'll totally take your word for it. But Nick (and any Madrid/Utd fan would tell you similar) is right, Ronaldo needs goals. It's basically a drug addiction for him at this point. And since he has based his entire game on goals, if he isn't scoring, the narrative is gonna be the usual "Ronaldo is done". I've been through this so enjoy the eventual clap back when he starts to pick up (hopefully).

Maybe you guys forgot what is to see your team sign legit world renown footballers but this is the sort of reaction that is expected. Nitpicking, ridiculous scrutinizing and people actually watching Jjuve games.

Mr Nick09 wrote:

S wrote:From Allegri's presser days before the Parma game :

but those who were at the World Cup arrived late to pre-season training and not everyone finds their fitness levels at the same time. Mandzukic and Matuidi have a different engine to others.

“The important thing now is that I choose a starting XI with technique, balance and physicality. That doesn’t mean those on the bench are useless, but I can’t play more than 11 at a time.”

He was talking about Dybala, Costa and other players who arrived late

Sit down NumptiNick

Its usual early season tinkering from Allegri, nothing to see here.

Allegri saying that Mandzukic, 32, and Matuidi, 31, have better engines than 33 yo Ronaldo, who when he had his medical we were told has the physique of a 21 years old.

MrNumpty09 wrote:As for Dybala, when all summer Italian medias sell you the Dybala + CR combo, when he starts the first game, plays shit, and is bench the next 2, of course it's a narrative to talk about lmao.

Mr Nick09 wrote:Except that he is 33 and he is just going to struggle more and more to perform at the same levels he did in Madrid. The longer the season goes, the more apparent it's gonna be. years 3 & 4 of his deal at Juventus will be painful to watch

S wrote:From Allegri's presser days before the Parma game :

but those who were at the World Cup arrived late to pre-season training and not everyone finds their fitness levels at the same time. Mandzukic and Matuidi have a different engine to others.

“The important thing now is that I choose a starting XI with technique, balance and physicality. That doesn’t mean those on the bench are useless, but I can’t play more than 11 at a time.”

He was talking about Dybala, Costa and other players who arrived late

Sit down NumptiNick

Its usual early season tinkering from Allegri, nothing to see here.

Juventus President Andrea Agnelli explains the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo was part of a strategy to become the “number one” biggest club in the world.

The Bianconeri completed the bombshell signing of the current Ballon d’Or over the summer, paying €100m to get him from Real Madrid.

With his salary the club is expected to invest around €340m total in the Portuguese, who scored his first two goals for Juve at the weekend.

The Financial Times carried out an investigation into the strategy behind the deal, and spoke to the President about signing CR7.

“It was the first time that the commercial side and the sporting side of Juventus came together in assessing the costs and benefits,” Agnelli explained.

“The opportunity of Ronaldo was thoroughly assessed  and it made sense, both on and off the pitch.

“We will plan, one after the other, the last remaining steps to become number one.

“We have to be in a position to be able to clinch the next Cristiano - but at the age of 25.”

Co-Chief Revenue Officer also explained that the arrival of Ronaldo is expected to bring in extra sponsorship, with the club also announcing they’re close to a record number of shirts sold.