Comments on: Giù e Su http://www.serieamerica.com/blog/2008/02/07/giu-e-su/ For North American fans of the Italian game Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:14:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Vin http://www.serieamerica.com/blog/2008/02/07/giu-e-su/#comment-283 Vin Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:24:08 +0000 http://www.serieamerica.com/blog/2008/02/07/giu-e-su/#comment-283 We'll have to agree to disagree regarding ADP, Benni. I was making light of his comments when I called it a hissy-fit, but in truth, he definitely voiced his desire to *only* play in front: http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/sep18o.html Regardless of how diplomatically he states his case, he's still calling out a preference and giving a coach an ultimatum... which is something a player should not do. I want to like Del Piero, and I respect what he's done with his career - and I screamed my head off when he scored that goal against Germany - but sometimes the stuff that comes out of the guy's mouth is just wacky. Del Piero is a great player, but Italy has plenty of talent to field a team and fill a bench, so understandably, there's more competition to get on the squad. With that many players to choose from, The Don can be more picky, so it makes sense that he would choose a player willing to play in multiple positions over a player only willing to play in one position. ADP is a seasoned player, so he should understand that the competition is stiff, and there's no room for picky players. We’ll have to agree to disagree regarding ADP, Benni.

I was making light of his comments when I called it a hissy-fit, but in truth, he definitely voiced his desire to *only* play in front:
http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/sep18o.html
Regardless of how diplomatically he states his case, he’s still calling out a preference and giving a coach an ultimatum… which is something a player should not do.

I want to like Del Piero, and I respect what he’s done with his career - and I screamed my head off when he scored that goal against Germany - but sometimes the stuff that comes out of the guy’s mouth is just wacky.

Del Piero is a great player, but Italy has plenty of talent to field a team and fill a bench, so understandably, there’s more competition to get on the squad. With that many players to choose from, The Don can be more picky, so it makes sense that he would choose a player willing to play in multiple positions over a player only willing to play in one position. ADP is a seasoned player, so he should understand that the competition is stiff, and there’s no room for picky players.

]]> By: Benni http://www.serieamerica.com/blog/2008/02/07/giu-e-su/#comment-282 Benni Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:45:44 +0000 http://www.serieamerica.com/blog/2008/02/07/giu-e-su/#comment-282 Your comment on Del Piero was both harsh and taken out of context. He only complained because people criticised his form for the Azzurri when he was constantly being played out of position. Its like putting Cristiano Ronaldo in a central midfield holding role and complaining that he's not playing well. He would have every right to complain about where he's being played in that situation. If you play someone in a position thats not their best, how can you possibly criticise them so harshly? It defies logic. Not to mention that his age has robbed him of his pace, which wingers frankly NEED. If anyone should come under scrutiny, its Donadoni. Del Piero still has enough class to warrant a bench spot surely, he can change games when he replaces a forward late in the game, as we have seen before. Aside from that though, you're right. Donadoni looks to be going for versatility, so Quagliarella (and pretty much any younger forward) would be more useful than il fenomeno vero. Especially since he seems to enjoy using wide players more than Italy have traditionally. So I can understand and accept my idol's omission....as much as it annoys me. Your comment on Del Piero was both harsh and taken out of context.
He only complained because people criticised his form for the Azzurri when he was constantly being played out of position. Its like putting Cristiano Ronaldo in a central midfield holding role and complaining that he’s not playing well. He would have every right to complain about where he’s being played in that situation. If you play someone in a position thats not their best, how can you possibly criticise them so harshly? It defies logic.

Not to mention that his age has robbed him of his pace, which wingers frankly NEED. If anyone should come under scrutiny, its Donadoni. Del Piero still has enough class to warrant a bench spot surely, he can change games when he replaces a forward late in the game, as we have seen before.

Aside from that though, you’re right. Donadoni looks to be going for versatility, so Quagliarella (and pretty much any younger forward) would be more useful than il fenomeno vero. Especially since he seems to enjoy using wide players more than Italy have traditionally. So I can understand and accept my idol’s omission….as much as it annoys me.

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