Comments on: Curious case of Marchisio

By: Bartek

Bartek — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 02:32:21 +0000

Mahesh, I’m glad there’s someone else apart from me who appreciates Marchisio’s great job! I do think that he can develop further if, as you mention in the article, his position becomes stable.
In reply to the comments: I’ve got a feeling that Marchisio won’t be a starter, particularly because there’s only Serie A and Coppa Italia. On the other hand, Pirlo is rather old and recently he’s been prone to injuries so at the end of the day Marchisio should get enough opportunities to prove that he deserves the place in the first squad.

By: Mahesh Balas

Mahesh Balas — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:02:53 +0000

True. I can see your point. Maybe with Pirlo’s advancing age, it will be Marchisio who will partner either Pirlo or Vidal and also play wide when needed. He does give plenty of options for the coach which is great. I do not think he can replicate Pirlo but he wouldnt be a bad choice if Pirlo was injured or needs a break though I would have idealy liked Aquilani to stay and take that place.

By: bleed9

bleed9 — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:44:12 +0000

Agreed about Pasquato and will be the first choice if noone would be transfered to left wing. But i dont think Conte would buy a player to make him sit on bench next to him. Also with his price tag, why would they pay so much for a bench player. So that shows us Vidal would be a starter and same for Pirlo too. I know about Marchisio and see your optimisim about him but as i said before he wont play that much as he played last year. Unless Conte decides to play 4-5-1.

By: Mahesh Balas

Mahesh Balas — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:06:59 +0000

If I were Conte, I would rather rely on a proven Serie A player rather than put the burden on the new comer.I do not see one thing that Vidal does that Marchisio doesnt. Adding Vidal definitely improved the overall midfield quality and would be a great competition for Marchisio but I would love for Marchisio to be a starter alongside Pirlo. On a side note, Christian Pasquato would be a great cover for left wing. Was highly impressed with this pre season performance.

By: bleed9

bleed9 — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:24:44 +0000

With a possible left winger transfer, i guess Marchisio wont have enough playing time as he did last season. First choice would be Pirlo-Vidal at the center and Krasic – New Left Winger transfer complete the midfield set-up.