Done well tonight. My first time watching a game live this season with him playing since his comeback at end of last season, and my god he has grown and bulked up a nice bit. Not in the beast style of Pogba, but still he can now hold his own when on the ball. Hope he has an injury-free season, will do him the world of good.
Davide Petrucci
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He's in the U21 squad for a training camp.
Yeah, it's great news for Petrucci and he really deserves it -
U-21 call for Man Utd starlet | www.football-italia.net
U-21 call for Man Utd starlet | www.football-italia.net
Another step in the right direction. I'd love to see him get some cameos in the EL.
I still have high hopes for him watched a few times.
Classy little player.
Career ruined by injury so far obviously.
And nice to see him not making any moans or any focus on him in the media.
Classy little player.
Career ruined by injury so far obviously.
And nice to see him not making any moans or any focus on him in the media.
How's he been for the reserves since the last post in November?
He's 20 now, right? Time to be looking for involvement with the first team squad, even taking into account his injuries?
He's 20 now, right? Time to be looking for involvement with the first team squad, even taking into account his injuries?
He's about 2 years behind where he should be because of injuries, I'd expect him to be blooded in next season. He's got quality, definitely worth preserving with.
Injuries have fecked him up. He's definitely behind in his development because of it. I still believe he is the best talent we've had in the youth ranks over the last few years, and that includes the likes of Ravel and Pogba. Petrucci has serious quality. I only hope the injuries haven't ruined it.
20 is still young. Remember that scholes, becks, gigs broke through at 22. Gigs, cesc, messi were freaks. Even Fletcher, Danny welbeck lost 1 year through injury but have broken through well
Zidane would be another example, really came into his prime after 24.
Gigs
Seriously hope this kid does something. I remember roma were fuming when we signed him. I'm guessing he would be a first team semi regular if not for injuries.
Papers today have said that Petrucci only has 5 months lett on his contract.
Oh ffs have we tied any of our youngsters down?
Why was he in the papers anyways? Are they trying to stir shit up about Petrucci now as well?
Have they nothing better to write about? If he only has 5 months left, I hope he is given a new contract.
Makes for good headlines, the press are as clueless about contract contents as we are.
Haven't seen the game yet, but delighted to hear his form is picking up. So unlucky with injuries, like Morrison he has the brain to really influence the game, injuries can't hamper that and he's so naturally talented, I just hope we loan him out sooner rather than later.
Of al the youngster with contract "issues" hes the one Id expect to have been left like this. Given his injuries its understandable from the clubs point of view. That being said his form of late means a new contract should be sorted asap...
I'd be very surprised if he wasn't given a contract. He has looked excellent recently, and outshone Pogba in my opinion.
Petrucci is going to be class.
I know he had his injury problems but dont understand why he isn't talked about much?
I know he had his injury problems but dont understand why he isn't talked about much?
Yes and no - he completely took charge of the game in the 2nd half - but by then Pogba wasn't on the pitch. Pogba was superb before the break
Petrucci: Non ho rimpianti. Cresco con Rio Ferdinand e Giggs e voglio sfondare
Interesting article (translated from Italian) that I've just came across from about a week and a half ago. Good quotes from Davide Petrucci, he seems to be very level-headed and great to see that he has been interacting with some of the senior players too - especially Scholes who would be the perfect role model for him.
Can't remember what the story was about, but it did say he had 5 months left. Interestingly, there were 60 scouts at Thursdays game and Fergie said a few of the youngsters could go out. Wonder if Petrucci could be one of them?
So what's the next step for him?
He looks really talented in the reserves this season. Loan next season the best option? I think he's too good for another season of reserve football.
He looks really talented in the reserves this season. Loan next season the best option? I think he's too good for another season of reserve football.
A loan move for him would really need to be the right fit. His style of play could get killed in the wrong team, Welbeck at Preston springs to mind. Id like to see him given a chance in the first team before a loan is considered....
As great as it is to see him back to his best, I can't help being bitter over where he could have been today if it hadn't been for the injuries.
Some of his through lobbed passes last night were ridiculous. He would be brilliant for someone like Javier Hernandez.
Some of his through lobbed passes last night were ridiculous. He would be brilliant for someone like Javier Hernandez.
Was thinking the exact same thing myself.
Maybe he could be the answer to cushion the blow of losing you-know-who... another creative number 10!
Out of interest, how do people compare him with Magnus Eikrem? They are two players who came through with a great deal of technical ability and struggled with various setbacks along the way. Eikrem never really got his chance in the end, I hope the same doesn't happen with Petrucci.
Out of interest, how do people compare him with Magnus Eikrem? They are two players who came through with a great deal of technical ability and struggled with various setbacks along the way. Eikrem never really got his chance in the end, I hope the same doesn't happen with Petrucci.
Petrucci is physically stronger and better defensively.
I rated Eikrem a bit but imo if Petrucci hadn't got injured for so long he would have been miles ahead.
I believe Petrucci will make it at United.
I hope so at least.
Indeed. Don't remember him being so fond of a tackle before his injury. Really puts himself about now. Gets stuck in.
Kids giving you grief Pogue?
Agree about Petrucci and that side of his game. His vision is ridiculous at times.
Agree about Petrucci and that side of his game. His vision is ridiculous at times.
Still quite raw when taking on his man but i'm very happy to see him putting himself about abit - especially considering his injury problems. He's obviously strong mentally and hungry to evolve as a player. If he stays fit, you'd think he'll get some cup games and we'll get a better idea then
Not exactly that type of player though is he?
He's one of those I WANT to make it after all the hype and the misfortune he has suffered with injuries. Despite that he probably only has 18 months to prove his worth before he goes looking for regular football elsewhere.
depends, but it's not like he don't try now and then. Before this season, he wouldn't have been noted for his tackling. I would hope there's much more to come from him. As good as he is at the minute, he's not knocking on the door just yet.
The fact that he is practising hard on tackling shows that he has a good mentality towards getting into the first team. It is pretty obvious that central mid is the position where there are opportunities so adding a good defensive game to his repertoire will aid him in standing a chance at making it. Very good ball player too.
I loved Eikrem :-( I still tweet him telling him so. So many false dawns with Eikrem, would have loved for him to have got his chance here.
I think Eikrem suffered for his physical attributes and didn't really have the technique to make up for what he lacked physically.
Mags had plenty of technical ability, don't think that's where he fell short.
So far off the mark, his technique was a joy to watch.
I remember in the game against Bolton at the start of last season where we won 4-1 I think. He absolutely ran the show, could pick a man out with a long pass with ease, his set pieces were just as impressive.