The faults of Juventus: having thrown away the first half in Naples by playing in slow motion. Pirlo’s faults: not understanding that having very strong defenders, taking three in defense shouldn’t be a possibility: it should be an obligation. The faults of the company: having done the “splendid” without safeguarding their interests. The faults of the League, the Federation and the Coni: having arrived at the horror of having the return match played against Napoli, without having first found a date to recover the first leg. Net of the arrogant attitude on the part of Gravina, silent on the reasons for which the Federation was not formed at the Coni (as was his right, but above all his duty, after the conclusions in Sandulli’s appeal), net of all this remains the iniquity of a championship that will see Juventus – Naples in Turin in May. In the midst of a real traffic jam, when with the Champions League (if Madama will remain in the running: or is someone in the Palazzo gufando?) Pirlo will have to prepare to play the matches with Milan, Inter and Naples in close time. In addition to the Italian Cup final with Atalanta.
I don’t like the controversy about penalties. At the end of the regulation, Chiellini’s foul is always a penalty. Napoli played the game they had to do: defending to the bitter end. Maybe there was a second yellow for Di Lorenzo. Perhaps Doveri has tolerated too many “injuries” resulting in a waste of time. But if you don’t throw it in (superlative Meret) you’re always wrong.
Now the championship for Juventus has become a K2 to be climbed without oxygen. Mathematics does not condemn, but objectively this is a tournament that only the Milanese can lose. Pirlo must worry about the sequence of injuries that are tormenting Juve. Arthur’s first. And given that “thinking” alternatives in midfield, Pirlo has none, in his place I would give Fagioli a chance. He has no experience but he has quality. It doesn’t cost to try: especially if you have to make a virtue of necessity.
Modest advice. You avoid the Juventus management from systematically protesting during matches. Agnelli, Nedved and Paratici are now under observation. If they have to protest, if they think they are right, pick up the phone and call Mr. Gravina. And if the federal president, as in the Juve-Napoli-Coni case, denies himself, then maybe they indicate a press conference. And explain the reasons for their dissent. Otherwise they contain themselves. They are not making a good impression.
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