I feel no joy. We have equalled a 40 years old record, but it hardly matters right now. I know that it'll end here. We can beat Lazio, but we can't win enough points in the long run without our captain, without the indisputably most creative player in our squad (or Italy), who not only creates chances, but scores a lot himself. Who recently learned how to guide the team. He's the guy you can give the ball to when you don't have any hope and he can turn it around. Or like Spalletti said the other day, it's like putting your money in the bank.
What makes this even worse than it could and should be, is Montella's current lack of quality. I hate to say it, but he was completely useless today. Out of 10 points, I'd struggle to find him worthy anything above 2. And that hurts so much. I don't blame him at all. He's given more than most players to his team, always coming back when you expect it the least, but we can safely conclude that the way back is longer than it has ever been. He's got a mega-serious injury, he's not getting any younger and I have to admit that even Montella, even Top Gun, can't come back every time. I don't write him off, but I have accepted the fact that he might not return to his greatness. That hurts even more than Totti's injury, that after all is only temporary.
I've had the whole evening to digest this, but no matter how I look at it, the only thing that could be worse is a more serious injury. I'm sorry guys, but I've lost a lot of hope. This match proved how uncreative we can be without Totti. The few things that gives me hope is first Mancini. God knows we need his best form to keep this up. Another hope is De Rossi and Perrotta who leave their souls out there every week. The third hope is Mexes and Chivu, the latter was at his absolute best today. The fourth hope is Doni, who's been perfect these last couple of months. All in all, my hope is that they can keep it together by fighting like they have, with this outstanding team spirit, but I'm terrified by the absence of creativity in our attack. Quite frankly, I'm not sure if it exists anymore.
Damnit Vanigli, you represent one of the hundred aspects of Serie A I hate unconditionally: tackles on Totti from behind. It wasn't the worst of tackles, but ironically it ended up like it. What bothers me a lot is that they seem to do it even if there are more rational and effective solutions. What pisses me off to another world is that they're allowed to do it.
I'd break my own ankle if that made me wrong in my predictions.
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