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This week our strike force will consist of Toni, Mutu and Inzaghi in a 3-4-3 line-up.
Pavarini: Played well as he was without a full squad for most of the game. Mesto got red carded in the 77th minute and for 10 minutes he held the flanks well but Livorno still managed to score. However, he kept the score line as low as possible as Livorno were threatening.
Comotto: Moves the ball well and did his team a great favour by salvaging a point for them by scoring.
Cesar: Great at moving the ball and not afraid to challenge. Set up Rocchi’s goal and nearly set up another.
Samuel: Is slowly recovering his form. More good performances and playing time will increase his confidence and prepare him for the big games.
Fiore: Played very well and scored a goal. Adds a great dynamic to the Viola as he can play well down the flanks or play in the middle. A very versatile player and he can score. Lippi will have to decide quickly if he wants him or not.
Gattuso: Milan’s next symbol when Maldini retires if he wishes to stay. Scored a goal today, which is rare and is a great ball winner. Not a fancy player, but he gets the job done and is a great motivator. He must be careful not to give away stupid fouls and penalties as he did vs. Liverpool last year. His real test will be next week vs. Juventus.
Volpi: Solid midfielder and consistent performer. Scored two goals and savaged a goal to give his side a valuable point.
Totti: Roma’s symbol. Great goal. Too bad they could not keep the lead. Is maturing and wants to win. A pity for Behrami should have been yellow carded for fouling him. The referee was rather nice-too nice perhaps.
Toni: A superb striker. If you can score three goals twice in less than two months, then he belongs on my list. The Viola will go far because of him and they bought a great player. Palermo is probably a little angry for letting him go. The Viola could win the Scudetto in the near future and perhaps could be Italy’s Chelsea.
Inzaghi: What a way to start things right by scoring a goal after more than a year of hellacious injuries. Perhaps he will make a trip to Germany, but he must score consistently.
Mutu: Hardly plays, but shows his worth when he does. He gives Capello plenty options and headaches as he has a strong team. This team is well balanced and can recover from a loss. Yes it was Lecce, but they showed a hunger to win and they have to show it against the big teams. Watch out Bayern for the Vecchia Signora is still a feisty one. We will have a great match next week vs. Milan. If Juve wins, then they are the real deal and are to be taken seriously.
Bruno Cardile
Pavarini: Played well as he was without a full squad for most of the game. Mesto got red carded in the 77th minute and for 10 minutes he held the flanks well but Livorno still managed to score. However, he kept the score line as low as possible as Livorno were threatening.
Comotto: Moves the ball well and did his team a great favour by salvaging a point for them by scoring.
Cesar: Great at moving the ball and not afraid to challenge. Set up Rocchi’s goal and nearly set up another.
Samuel: Is slowly recovering his form. More good performances and playing time will increase his confidence and prepare him for the big games.
Fiore: Played very well and scored a goal. Adds a great dynamic to the Viola as he can play well down the flanks or play in the middle. A very versatile player and he can score. Lippi will have to decide quickly if he wants him or not.
Gattuso: Milan’s next symbol when Maldini retires if he wishes to stay. Scored a goal today, which is rare and is a great ball winner. Not a fancy player, but he gets the job done and is a great motivator. He must be careful not to give away stupid fouls and penalties as he did vs. Liverpool last year. His real test will be next week vs. Juventus.
Volpi: Solid midfielder and consistent performer. Scored two goals and savaged a goal to give his side a valuable point.
Totti: Roma’s symbol. Great goal. Too bad they could not keep the lead. Is maturing and wants to win. A pity for Behrami should have been yellow carded for fouling him. The referee was rather nice-too nice perhaps.
Toni: A superb striker. If you can score three goals twice in less than two months, then he belongs on my list. The Viola will go far because of him and they bought a great player. Palermo is probably a little angry for letting him go. The Viola could win the Scudetto in the near future and perhaps could be Italy’s Chelsea.
Inzaghi: What a way to start things right by scoring a goal after more than a year of hellacious injuries. Perhaps he will make a trip to Germany, but he must score consistently.
Mutu: Hardly plays, but shows his worth when he does. He gives Capello plenty options and headaches as he has a strong team. This team is well balanced and can recover from a loss. Yes it was Lecce, but they showed a hunger to win and they have to show it against the big teams. Watch out Bayern for the Vecchia Signora is still a feisty one. We will have a great match next week vs. Milan. If Juve wins, then they are the real deal and are to be taken seriously.
Bruno Cardile
