ITALY - History and Geography

Juventus 2:1 Sporting Lisbon - All Goals Highlight 2011

Maybe it's you....

The whole Tevez situation should tell people, that maybe it's not the player but the place. Tevez has said on numerous occasions that he wants to be closer to his family, and their was a brief moment in time when it was suggested that his destination would be Italy, that had people saying how that's is further away from his family, but the point is that his family would rather relocate to Spain or Italy because it is more cultured and it is not yobbish like it is here. The city of Manchester is one of the major complaints and no amount of money will change that. This saga was almost over, but the deal fell through, and over what? Money of course, Man City were asking for 50m, which Corinthians couldn't afford, so it all comes down to mans greed! I feel sorry for him, thinking his was on his way home only for that to be shattered.
 Another player who is hopefully on his way back home is Aquilani. After spending last season in Turin only to be sent back to Anfield. Apparently, he is so desperate to get back home that he is willing to take a pay cut, I'm surprised he doesn't pay a club to take him away!

With Tevez now forced to stay in Manchester, his form could take a hit and he could be labelled as a trouble maker. But this is not his fault, an example of a player labelled as lazy only to became one of the hardest working players is Robinho of Milan. He was unhappy at Man City but as soon as he came to Milan he has worked his socks off. Does that tell you anything?!!

Enough with the rebuilding!!

A time come when you have to try and get the most with what you've got.... but Juve are clearly not aware of the fact that they have a good set of players. The last 2 seasons they have been " rebuilding", which just meant they would throw money at players and hope that things go back to the way things were... but you can never go back, things are different. And it all started when they got demoted to Serie B, they came back straight away and finished 2nd and 3rd, fantastic right? But then Nedved left, Rainieri got fired and they hired a former Juve player to take charge. Too much change in quick succession can be difficult, but having 4 different coaches in 2 years, each bringing in a different philosophy and tactics can be too much.
Their 4 manager, Antonio Conte was a former player but he has had more experience in Coaching and he is a person who commands respect, and rightly so, he was a fantastic player- but can he lead a different Juventus to success? Only time will tell. That is if he's still in this Job at the end of the coming season!
But it is not only the management that seems to have a revolving door policy, but also the players. Felipe Melo is on his way out, whis is a surprise seeing as though he has greatly improved from his debut season with The Old Lady. The latest rumoured departure is even more puzzling, they may exchange Leonardo Bonucci and bring in Simon Kjaer from Wolfsburg?? He has just starting to form a good partnership with Chiellini and is still very young, surely he can improve?!

Juve's chop and change philosophy is confusing, how can a team gel if you keep changing the personnel?

Rossi's Revenge...

As a Juventus supporter, I am glad that they are close to getting Giuseppe Rossi for a reported 27m, this is not only good for Juve but also for the Azzurri, as he will undoubtedly play a part in Euro 2012 and playing in Italy will help his chances as he was left out in South Africa 2010 because he played in Spain. What does irritate me a bit is learning that if the signed him 4 years ago he would cost a mere 5m, and that has been the main problem with the club, they don't always recognize talent. They want a instant high, when it would be a lot wiser and cheaper if they allowed for improvement. Martin Caceras of Uruguay may not be a big name like Diego, but his Uruguay is still in the Copa America. And they spent 24.5m on Diego and sold him at a loss- how is this kind of spending good for the future of the club?!
Juventus feels that by spending big money on a few players will help, Beppe Morrota has come out and said that they will sell 11 players, this is like selling an entire team! For the past 2 seasons this is what they have been doing, and has it got them anywhere but 7th place?! Patience and familiarity are the keys to success in a league like Serie A, they may not have the spending power of La Liga or the Premiership but they do have the talent- just learn to take a second look!