Season's ending! It's mercato time, gentlemen! We now begin to figure out what will our squad look like next year and I can't help trying to think about it over and over again!
So, the concept of this thread is that all Juve fans post their analysis about next season's roster, something feasible if possible, not just fantasing please.
GOAL
Lecce's Chimenti (32) will replace Carini, way too much talented to remain the #2 forever, who confirmed recently on the official site that he would move away from Turin, either on a 1 year loan or forever. Either, he deserves to get a regular spot and I wish him goodluck. Rampulla retires as 3rd goalie, probably in favour of primavera's Isaksson. Juve can make profits. Chimenti is a free agent and [/b]Carini[/b], if he was to be sold, would cost a fair sum of $$$ as he is one of the brightest prospect in the position. Also, the WC should be the occasion for him to impress potential clubs. Many hopefully, this way, the price inflates.
Out: Carini (?), Rampulla (retired)
In: Chimenti (Lecce), Isaksson (primavera)
Money-wise (+/-): We can make a profit on Carini after the WC if we keep his ownership for one more year.
GK's > Buffon, Chimenti, Isaksson.
DEFENCE
I'm not keen on losing Thuram, especially as his main bug is not that he sucks but his position on the field. If he can't stand his rightback role like when playing with the French NT, then a 3men backline is the solution. That lowers the number of defenders needed, that implies we can get rid on the valuable backwings we don't have and we can sell (Paramatti, Birindelli) that implies we don't have to spend big on backwings as 2 lefbacks are needed now since Pessotto is out till October (and was to be relegated to the bench anyway for someone better) and 2 rightbacks would be needed too since Thuram's departure combined with Zenoni's would left us without anyone in the position. We bring Cannavaro in exchange for money and Zenoni+Maresca as it is strongly rumoured to be so according to the Italian media. Sad to see such a young talented prospect such as Enzo but he never seemed on lippi's plans so... Montero will probably leave too as his contract expires at the end of next season and it's now or never if we want to make a profit. Again, a huge loss, but balanced by the arrival of Cannavaro, which is rightly considered as one of the best defender in the world. I keep the world-class Tudor, the expert Ferrara (which won't be able to make another whole season as starter imo), Iuliano (which I've always liked) and Pessotto (who's very reliable and whom is injured and thus unattractive to any other club), I bring Fresi (free agent) who is a great addition as cover. As for Ze Maria, as good as he would be as cover, just cancell the deal because he is the way. We have enough depth in defence and with a good turnover, it will be just great.
Out: Montero (?), Zenoni (Parma), Paramatti (Modena),
In: Cannavaro (Parma), Fresi (Bologna)
Money-wise (+/-): Difficult to say. Selling Thuram and bringing Canna would make a status quo, but on the other hand, keeping Thuram (and still bringing Canna) and going for a 4men backline means we don't have to trust uncapable so-called players anymore nor need to buy a couple of good backwings. Montero is worth at least € 9m. Thus, I'd say that won't lose money in the process.
DF > Cannavaro, Ferrara, Fresi, Iuliano, Pessotto, Thuram, Tudor
MIDFIELD
Since I'm into tactical changes, the 3men backline automatically results in a 5men midfield. 2 defensives mid, 2 offensive one's. In my vision, that would fix our shortcomings in midfield and even make it one of the best in the world. Let me explain. What were our main problems this year in midfield? Wingers. In a 5men midfield, Zambrotta could be devastating (everyone knows that Zambi loves being excentred which he couldn't with Juve this season), and althought I have nothing to repraoch him on the center (quite the contrary, off course) the presence of a playmaker in the centre would help Nedved to fully express himself on the leftwing (he was the best in that position with Lazio, no reason he can't with us). Thus, I'd bring Atalanta's goleador, Doni, and put him in the center, keeping on a corner of my mind that he could take Nedved's role & vice-versa anytime. They're both very versatile and can alternate on the center and on the leftflank. There's off course the return from loan of Brighi, who is the best youngster in Serie A. I'd put him as starter in one of the two central defensive spots. Maresca is involved in the deal that sees Canna coming to Juve, thus bye bye. I'd keep Davids, whose passion and commitment are unmatchable, to partner Brighi in defensive midfield or even on the wing as he's an all-round player. I'd also Conte and Tacchinardi who would be one of the 4 to apply for a defensive midfiled spot. Same remark as Zambi: the 5men midfield suits Tacchinardi the best, he could be really good, as good as last season. And last but not least, Baiocco is also to arrive. 8 very valuable players and enough depth in midfield, as they're all versatile and a turnover should allow all of them to rest at times.
Out: Maresca (Parma)
In: Brighi (Bologna), Doni (Atalanta), Baiocco (Perugia)
Money-we (+/-): Brighi returns from loan (thus for free) and Baiocco's transfer has been handled already. We don't make money on Maresca since he's involved in a swap deal. Doni would cost us around € 18m I believe. No crazy economical move in midfield thus. It's all good.
> MF > Baiocco, Brighi, Conte, Davids, Doni, Nedved, Tacchinardi, Zambrotta
OFFENCE
This department needs depth, 5 strikers that is. At leat 3 of them must be excellent. There are already 3 in this case: Del Piero, Salas, Trézéguet. But we need to protect ourselves against injuries and I don't ever want having to play Zalayeta or Amoruso during important games, for want of something better. We need another super striker. Among all the strikers that have been linked to us and that could happen, my pick is Mutu. He's rather young, proved in Serie A and it seems like a likey deal. I keep Zalayeta (for minor matches) but I sell Amoruso.
Out: Amoruso (?)
In: Mutu (Verona)
Money-wise (+/-): We won't earn anything but peanuts by selling Amoruso, unfortunately. Mutu's price tag is around €20-25m.
OF > Del Piero, Mutu, Salas, Trézéguet, Zalayeta
My 2002/2003 roster [3-5-2]
Ciao.
But whatever happens...
Forza Juve ! :strong:
roud::star:
So, the concept of this thread is that all Juve fans post their analysis about next season's roster, something feasible if possible, not just fantasing please.
GOAL
Lecce's Chimenti (32) will replace Carini, way too much talented to remain the #2 forever, who confirmed recently on the official site that he would move away from Turin, either on a 1 year loan or forever. Either, he deserves to get a regular spot and I wish him goodluck. Rampulla retires as 3rd goalie, probably in favour of primavera's Isaksson. Juve can make profits. Chimenti is a free agent and [/b]Carini[/b], if he was to be sold, would cost a fair sum of $$$ as he is one of the brightest prospect in the position. Also, the WC should be the occasion for him to impress potential clubs. Many hopefully, this way, the price inflates.
Out: Carini (?), Rampulla (retired)
In: Chimenti (Lecce), Isaksson (primavera)
Money-wise (+/-): We can make a profit on Carini after the WC if we keep his ownership for one more year.
GK's > Buffon, Chimenti, Isaksson.
DEFENCE
I'm not keen on losing Thuram, especially as his main bug is not that he sucks but his position on the field. If he can't stand his rightback role like when playing with the French NT, then a 3men backline is the solution. That lowers the number of defenders needed, that implies we can get rid on the valuable backwings we don't have and we can sell (Paramatti, Birindelli) that implies we don't have to spend big on backwings as 2 lefbacks are needed now since Pessotto is out till October (and was to be relegated to the bench anyway for someone better) and 2 rightbacks would be needed too since Thuram's departure combined with Zenoni's would left us without anyone in the position. We bring Cannavaro in exchange for money and Zenoni+Maresca as it is strongly rumoured to be so according to the Italian media. Sad to see such a young talented prospect such as Enzo but he never seemed on lippi's plans so... Montero will probably leave too as his contract expires at the end of next season and it's now or never if we want to make a profit. Again, a huge loss, but balanced by the arrival of Cannavaro, which is rightly considered as one of the best defender in the world. I keep the world-class Tudor, the expert Ferrara (which won't be able to make another whole season as starter imo), Iuliano (which I've always liked) and Pessotto (who's very reliable and whom is injured and thus unattractive to any other club), I bring Fresi (free agent) who is a great addition as cover. As for Ze Maria, as good as he would be as cover, just cancell the deal because he is the way. We have enough depth in defence and with a good turnover, it will be just great.
Out: Montero (?), Zenoni (Parma), Paramatti (Modena),
In: Cannavaro (Parma), Fresi (Bologna)
Money-wise (+/-): Difficult to say. Selling Thuram and bringing Canna would make a status quo, but on the other hand, keeping Thuram (and still bringing Canna) and going for a 4men backline means we don't have to trust uncapable so-called players anymore nor need to buy a couple of good backwings. Montero is worth at least € 9m. Thus, I'd say that won't lose money in the process.
DF > Cannavaro, Ferrara, Fresi, Iuliano, Pessotto, Thuram, Tudor
MIDFIELD
Since I'm into tactical changes, the 3men backline automatically results in a 5men midfield. 2 defensives mid, 2 offensive one's. In my vision, that would fix our shortcomings in midfield and even make it one of the best in the world. Let me explain. What were our main problems this year in midfield? Wingers. In a 5men midfield, Zambrotta could be devastating (everyone knows that Zambi loves being excentred which he couldn't with Juve this season), and althought I have nothing to repraoch him on the center (quite the contrary, off course) the presence of a playmaker in the centre would help Nedved to fully express himself on the leftwing (he was the best in that position with Lazio, no reason he can't with us). Thus, I'd bring Atalanta's goleador, Doni, and put him in the center, keeping on a corner of my mind that he could take Nedved's role & vice-versa anytime. They're both very versatile and can alternate on the center and on the leftflank. There's off course the return from loan of Brighi, who is the best youngster in Serie A. I'd put him as starter in one of the two central defensive spots. Maresca is involved in the deal that sees Canna coming to Juve, thus bye bye. I'd keep Davids, whose passion and commitment are unmatchable, to partner Brighi in defensive midfield or even on the wing as he's an all-round player. I'd also Conte and Tacchinardi who would be one of the 4 to apply for a defensive midfiled spot. Same remark as Zambi: the 5men midfield suits Tacchinardi the best, he could be really good, as good as last season. And last but not least, Baiocco is also to arrive. 8 very valuable players and enough depth in midfield, as they're all versatile and a turnover should allow all of them to rest at times.
Out: Maresca (Parma)
In: Brighi (Bologna), Doni (Atalanta), Baiocco (Perugia)
Money-we (+/-): Brighi returns from loan (thus for free) and Baiocco's transfer has been handled already. We don't make money on Maresca since he's involved in a swap deal. Doni would cost us around € 18m I believe. No crazy economical move in midfield thus. It's all good.
> MF > Baiocco, Brighi, Conte, Davids, Doni, Nedved, Tacchinardi, Zambrotta
OFFENCE
This department needs depth, 5 strikers that is. At leat 3 of them must be excellent. There are already 3 in this case: Del Piero, Salas, Trézéguet. But we need to protect ourselves against injuries and I don't ever want having to play Zalayeta or Amoruso during important games, for want of something better. We need another super striker. Among all the strikers that have been linked to us and that could happen, my pick is Mutu. He's rather young, proved in Serie A and it seems like a likey deal. I keep Zalayeta (for minor matches) but I sell Amoruso.
Out: Amoruso (?)
In: Mutu (Verona)
Money-wise (+/-): We won't earn anything but peanuts by selling Amoruso, unfortunately. Mutu's price tag is around €20-25m.
OF > Del Piero, Mutu, Salas, Trézéguet, Zalayeta
My 2002/2003 roster [3-5-2]
- The A squad...
----------------------- Buffon ------------------- < GK
---------- Thuram -- Tudor -- Canna -------- < DF
--------------- Brighi -------- Davids ---------- < DMF
-- Zambrotta ------- Doni-------- Nedved -- < OMF
------------ Trézéguet -- Del Piero----------- < OF
The B squad...
-------------------- Chimenti ------------------- < GK
----------- Fresi -- Ferrara -- Iuliano -------- < DF
--------- Baiocco ---------- Tacchinardi ------ < DMF
-- xxxxxxxx ------- Conte ------- xxxxxxx -- < OMF
----------------- Mutu ---- Salas--------------- < OF
Ciao.
But whatever happens...
Forza Juve ! :strong:
roud::star:
