Calcio Saga 19/20

#BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/KrnV56iK86

— Torino FC English (@TorinoFC1906_En) June 20, 2020

big yikes

Terrible.
I'd like to know that donkey of Torino Social media manager.
imo what it gives mostly an image of "racist league " abroad are more those that should promote anti-racist messages ( this Torino SMM, or who remembers that Serie A anti-racist campaign made by monkey paintings)  even more than ultras (basically a common problem in Europe )

Ah, Torino only -3 from Serie B.

An eye to their psychodrama.  I think the worst situation to face for  a team is to not   being built for relegation battle but got involved unexpectedly.

Torino has been playing pretty terribly for 2 seasons. Belotti should have long gone.

Atalanta pick up right where they left of and score from a corner in 10 minutos, then score a second one (Papu) at 20 but its ruled off for handball (harsh imo). Their team is just perfectly drilled. Winners of this covid break imo, they will be less affected than other teams.

3-0 now in 35 min with Zapata and Gosens

Begun to watch with enthusiasm
Finished to drink beers in a wood because of anxiety
Won though
Dai Inter dai !

Lecce - Milan 1 4

- ok game more down to Lecce not taking advantage in first half and just succumbing to quick succession of pressing and counterattacks.
- Good game from Calhanouglu and u will never hear me say this but he really needs to look into spaces - but great pass on Rebic goal and nice setup for bona goal with shot on goal but frankly he could have multiple assists if he could really see his surroundings better
- Kessie as per his usual joggling and got away with it - Newcastle please buy him so we can replace him with someone energetic (Ibrahim Sangare, Bakayaoko or anyone but Kessie)
- Gabbia overrated like de sciglio / calabria - not pointing at conceded pk but seriously this guy is another youth overrated player - just scared as f  ; everytime he is passed the ball he passes back ; was scared to death of  Babacar him and conti was frankly disaster - if only lecce had their players stay back and send babacar long ball - both conti and gabbia would have been destroyed
- Theo was bored as f...k and looked like pissed off with his players - particularly calhanougu ; cuz no one was showing urgency or giving a damn about him when he was running in spaces unmarked unchecked by Lecce dfenders; its like no one can read and keep up with theo's gameplay - i have a feeling that at some point he is going to leave for this reason to play the game others can keep up with his place with.
- bennacer ok game but really got away with silly backpass header that set lapadula one on one and fumbled
- another top game from romagnoli keeping it together seriously i would prefer him and kjaer than gabbia
- this game overall everytime milan showed urgency and pressing - this was opening opportunites left right and center - part of the reason why milan  scored all 3 goals in second half ; everytime milan was slowing that was giving lecce chance to score

this is what i hate about this club that they lack ruthlessless that teams like atalanta, fiorentina, roma, juve , inter , napoli shows just because we go 4-1 doesn't mean we stop playing games ...

We're gonna just go through the motions till Rangnick gets here. Don't really care if we win or lose any of our remaining games. Felt nice to see a win though after so long without Serie A football.

M99 wrote:We're gonna just go through the motions till Rangnick gets here. Don't really care if we win or lose any of our remaining games. Felt nice to see a win though after so long without Serie A football.

i admit i am feeling more or less the same - like its not as if we are going to finish top 4 or even top 6 given we have some big games to play.
like u say just play game hope for best and let Rangnick make all the changes he wants ...

Robespierre wrote:Terrible.
I'd like to know that donkey of Torino Social media manager.
imo what it gives mostly an image of "racist league " abroad are more those that should promote anti-racist messages ( this Torino SMM, or who remembers that Serie A anti-racist campaign made by monkey paintings)  even more than ultras (basically a common problem in Europe )

Let's just remind ourselves once again

stellar moment

Bernardeschi

First 2 games we controlled the match for the most but were sterile in attack. This match the opposite. We should have 4 by now and are winning 2-0.

Ronaldo is still not in form, very painfully so. Dybala better and better, and Bernardeschi giving a great match in all aspects.

Firenze wrote:

#BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/KrnV56iK86

— Torino FC English (@TorinoFC1906_En) June 20, 2020

big yikes

woow

name a more iconic duo than well meaning italians and accidental racism

BarrileteCosmico wrote:

Firenze wrote:

#BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/KrnV56iK86

— Torino FC English (@TorinoFC1906_En) June 20, 2020

big yikes

woow

name a more iconic duo than well meaning italians and accidental racism

My thoughts.

See, this is my overriding problem with Italian football and racism. I'm 100% sure this was unintentional from @TorinoFC1906_En, but why use THIS photo? Why not read the room and look at just how bad this looks context-wise? Why assume this would be acceptable to black fans? https://t.co/ET5KxEp5QU

— Neal (@MotorCityLupo) June 23, 2020

Watched the highlights
Fiorentina 1 - 1 Brescia - ribery looked as if he has lost none of his pace, form, easily looks the best player and leader on pitch ; fiorentina moves ball very well and skillfully upfront but their finishing is a letdown - they almost lost this game also but thankfully Dragowski saved them in the very end. Chiesa had plenty of chances this game just finishing was lacking in him.

Parma 5-1 Genoa - Andreas Cornelius jesus this guy just as expected as start of season is banging goals - came back from long term injury and starts scoring again - hat trick against genoa twice now. One of the hottest property in Serie A right now and he will be sought by top clubs soon at this rate - really a beast of a striker but i am cautious - he has some piatek like move and finishing though if there is any team looking for striker (Napoli, Fiorentina, or other clubs) this guy fits the bill
; Kulusevski and Gervinho again coming very well with quick succession of attacks Genoa couldnt do anything.

Fiore-Brescia was the best game I've seen so far post-covid. Both teams went hard and there was great intensity to the game. Castrovilli was excellent, motm, really tried to change the game until the end. Ribery, Vlahovic and Chisea were good too, overall Fiore was unlucky not to win.

Cornelius isn't good enough for a club bigger than Parma. Couldn't cut it at Atalanta, and besides the hattricks vs Genoa has 5 goals this season as a 27 yo.

Atalanta - Lazio tonight!!

Need Atalanta to do us a massive favor.

Ilicic is injured and Pasalic is suspended.

Marusic and Leiva should be out for Lazio.

Ribery's role was changed intelligently by Montella and remains so, even if the manager isn't in Viola anymore.

Rather than stick him out wide Ribery has played a marginally more central role in which he creates far more than taking people on and has shown to be a leader on the pitch, too. Especially for youngsters.


Never expected that from him but its been a joy to watch him.

rincon wrote:Fiore-Brescia was the best game I've seen so far post-covid. Both teams went hard and there was great intensity to the game. Castrovilli was excellent, motm, really tried to change the game until the end. Ribery, Vlahovic and Chisea were good too, overall Fiore was unlucky not to win.

Cornelius isn't good enough for a club bigger than Parma. Couldn't cut it at Atalanta, and besides the hattricks vs Genoa has 5 goals this season as a 27 yo.

I missed the game but even full hightlights i was sorta blown away with the quality that fiorentina showed in the game - particularly the midfield. Personally i thought Ribery was the best, though i can imagine that castrovilli probably was too - he dances in the field like iniesta XD though fiorentina at death could have lost that game ... they just dont have finishing in the game on consistent basis.

yea u have to remember man - cornelius had a serious injury he was out for month right after the first genoa game - rememeber without cornelius - and gervinho out because of disciplinary reasons - even when Kulusevski was playing - they were forced with Kucka to play as striker and Parma was shit! just look at their results without cornelius how bad they fell off

I have a feeling he will be a success but lets give him some time ... although he could bang goals now but i dont want him end up like piatek XD

Arquitecto wrote:Ribery's role was changed intelligently by Montella and remains so, even if the manager isn't in Viola anymore.

Rather than stick him out wide Ribery has played a marginally more central role in which he creates far more than taking people on and has shown to be a leader on the pitch, too. Especially for youngsters.


Never expected that from him but its been a joy to watch him.

one of the requests that made gattuso left milan was apparently he wanted ribery as free agent in which that was declined by management lol

anyway ... great signining by ribery i wouldnt be surprised if he stays for another year or two. he is playing jsut fine and actually fiorentina need his leadership

Iachini has indeed shown to be more than a crisis coach ala Serse Cosmi and rather impressed with his work in Viola.


Definitely an underrated manager.

And that's a shame Jesp as not only he would be useful but inspire what is a very disconnected group without any leadership, in general.

Good news for us milano fans (inter and milan) is that official annoucement a - joint statement was come from both clubs that agreement with milano council has been settled for volume of project - ie . stadium and other infrastructures to be built which previously the biggest stalling point of the discussion between the clubs and council. This really looks like now with just after some other minor details - both clubs will then select either Populous or Manica's blueprint to start the project.

Stadium is targeted to be completed by 2024 - btw this doesn't add additional infrastructures which is estimated to be completed by 2028!

https://www.nuovostadiomilano.com/en
https://www.inter.it/en/news/2020/06/23/stadium-announcement-inter-and-milan.html

rincon wrote:Atalanta - Lazio tonight!!

Need Atalanta to do us a massive favor.

Ilicic is injured and Pasalic is suspended.

Marusic and Leiva should be out for Lazio.

s...t anyone winning doesn't do us any favor - but i want to go and say Lazio XD

Arquitecto wrote:Iachini has indeed shown to be more than a crisis coach ala Serse Cosmi and rather impressed with his work in Viola.


Definitely an underrated manager.

And that's a shame Jesp as not only he would be useful but inspire what is a very disconnected group without any leadership, in general.

definitely better than montella - mean montella made the team play attractive but team was leaking goals and not really getting results they need. Iachini has sort of put team together but this team still looks like they need some quality defenders to partner Milenković - their director admitted recently that thiago silva is being considered - blocking point his thiago silva's 6 million / year salary request

Montella straight up failed with Fiore. Iachini at least steadied the ship and has them looking better.

A squad that exciting shouldn't be in the lower half of the table. It's good all around with some great players.

The right mix of veterans:
Ribery
Caceres

players in their prime:
Pulgar
Badelj
Benassi
Pezzella
Dalbert

and good talents:
Chiesa
Lirola
Vlahovic
Milenkovic
Dragowski
Sottil

The squad is better than the coaches they have imo, and their talents look to be great prospects.