RedEagle, isn't it a bit unfair to judge players according to a few Euro2000 games when they've played two seasons together in Lazio.
Let's compare the two defenders 0-5:
Speed: Miha 3-2 Everybody says how slow Miha is, but watch Couto...
Marking: Fernando 4-2 That's Miha's biggest problem, not the speed.
Tackling: Miha 4-3 Couto takes far too many risks, Miha is underrated in this department
Heading: Fernando 5-3 Miha's not bad, but Couto's one of the best
With ball: Miha 5-2 In my opinion Mihajlovic is the best defender in Europe in passing and starting the offense.
Add Miha's FKs there and it's a clear who I think is better...
Nuno Gomes might become a star, but not next year. He's very talented, great in heading, reads the play well, good shot, good speed and surprisingly strong. What he needs is experience. But he has got all the tools. He's as good as Chiesa in my books. About Viola's midfield, I agree with Amo. Rui Costa can't do it all himself and there's not much help. Fiorentina will find it very tough to improve from last season's league position. Almost impossible.