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I’m back and normal blogging service will resume shortly. In the meantime we take the first punch of the football season. The real test is not some lost pitch in Ireland or against Sturm Graz but against strong Serie A third tier teams like Bari (10th last season). A machinated Juventus deservedly lost to Bari’s well-oiled passing team. My suspicions were live long before the game – who the hell is going to create the moves? Will this team depend on Chiellini’s angry runs every now and then?
Why, why, why do you sell Diego Ribas da Cunha and buy no replacement. Do not mention Aquilani. Do not even try mentioning high flying wings crossing from the three-quarters pitch. Do not, above all mention Felipe Melo and Sissoko in the same sentence as creativity. So. With two days to go where will Juve go and fish for a regista? We have thrown away such greats as Corini and Pecchia (to mention but two) – is there any creative mind ready to step into the heart of a team that is in search of a new soul?
I’ve said it once. I will say it again. Juventus will rue the decision to sell Diego Ribas da Cunha.
P.S. How can Krasic (not bad) cost 15 million while Alvarez (gigantic) cost 4.5 million for the second half of his cartellino? Look out for Giovinco tonight – who knows he might suddenly grow into a regista himself.
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