There was a Juve UCL game earlier in the season where he was class as well (scored a couple of goals IIRC) that was the first time I'd seen him play
Juve have got a hell of a player
Juve have got a hell of a player
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He's like an Italian Heung Min Son. An excellent player, already convinced me at Juventus.
Probably vs Porto, he absolutely carried them at times during that game. He might be my favourite forward in football right now - United should go all out for him
An absolute star in my book. A better player than his dad.
He's so fast footed. There was abit of play where he was dummying the feck out of Walker and Stones and they looked hopeless. He reminds me of Alexis Sanchez when he was good but I see similarities with son as another poster mentioned.
Was he like this at Fiorentina?
They are also England defenders? I don’t know what point you’re trying to make here?
Yeah you could see he was very aggressive, hardworking and fast. He was always very promising
But was he consistent though? You'd think there'd be more buzz about him before the tournament.
No, I don’t think he was ever putting up big numbers but he was clearly effective. Some people accused him of being a pace merchant. He’s still young
Yes, that is one of the things that really impressed me about him, very quick feet and seems to be almost two footed shooting with left and right foot with almost the same precision. Very impressive player, too bad Juve already got their hands on him.
Yeah he delivers in big games
He was linked with us plenty last summer but we just kept going ahead in the losing battle for Sancho. In terms of this season, he was Juventus' 2nd best attacker after Ronaldo
Havertz aside, there's not a single attacking player I wouldn't sell tomorrow to bring this guy to Chelsea.
Yeah he delivers in big games
I thought the postman isn't meant to deliver on Sundays though? Maybe it's different in Italy?
good player, liked what I saw.He ran out of gas in the semi and got subbed, he also got subbed in final, does anyone know was he injured?
Yeah, he was nailed for Juve though.
Yeah, he had some blood on his ankle during the celebrations( like Messi)
He'd cost enough. Was he highly rated before the Euros? Impressive player.
So who owns him now, Fiorentina or Juve? If it’s the former, surely United can try to prise him away? I know we already have Sancho but Chiesa is very good. If we are after the winger from the Danish league, my muppet sense tells we should really go for Chiesa instead
For some reason I feel like SAF would have tried to buy him.
It was a 2 year loan with option to buy. And Juve will trigger it after one year. I think he would stay there as well, even if he got offers elsewhere, as he peferred to stay in Italy going by reports last summer.
Obligation to buy depending on certain criteria being met (appearances, modest success etc), and I'm pretty certain that criteria has already been met.
No way he is leaving Juve or Italy. Unless Juve decide to sell him for big money.
Is he happy at Juve?
It is quite clear, Chesia was easily dealt with when he was playing agaisnt Shaw and Maguire but found it better playing agaisnt Walker and Trippier.
You are suggesting England defenders meaning as a whole which is not true. He did nothing when in the first half nor did he torment the England defense when playing at the right side.
That Walker is a shit defender.
so 1 man vs a 5 man defence found some joy when he took on some players and not others? Basically he got Italy back into the game however he did it. It’s semantics to suggest otherwise
Either of these two flair moments would have been a sensational goal. I remember watching him in a U20 or U21 tournament a couple years back and he was phenomenal at times.
He either rolled the ankle or took a slight kick to the ankle/foot and went off shortly thereafter.
He either rolled the ankle or took a slight kick to the ankle/foot and went off shortly thereafter.
Not exactly true. He produced at least one sensational moment on the right side, missing a goal by inches (vid above). He became more dangerous when given the freedom to interchange in the front three during the second half.
I think we can say from his great semi final with goal and dangerous final performance that hes a big game player.
I think this is one of the rare cases where the son will be better than his footballing dad
He had that great run and almost scored in the first half with Rice trying to foul him the whole way. Almost made a goal out of nothing.
Probably, and I think England were very fortunate he went off, he was causing real problems and it felt like when not if one would be decisive. After he went off Southgate really failed to capitalise
Yeah seriously pedantic
I’ve been impressed with him since the tournament started. Initially, Berardi started over him for the first couple of games, but following good cameos Chiesa rightly took his place.
What I would say is that Chiesa aside, Italy look a little threadbare when it comes to genuine quality up front. Insigne, Berardi, Belotti, Immobile really look better suited as back up options, at least the latter three.
Looking forward, they seem to have great options in defence and midfield especially, given that the likes of Sensi, Zaniolo, and Pellegrini were unavailable due to injury. All three would have been selected I’m sure.
What I would say is that Chiesa aside, Italy look a little threadbare when it comes to genuine quality up front. Insigne, Berardi, Belotti, Immobile really look better suited as back up options, at least the latter three.
Looking forward, they seem to have great options in defence and midfield especially, given that the likes of Sensi, Zaniolo, and Pellegrini were unavailable due to injury. All three would have been selected I’m sure.
Yes, he wanted this move since 2019. Now he's one of the key elements for the future, and all the fans love him( even if initially many didn't want him)
Doesn't play like an Italian. At all.
Haaland?
How good is Sensi? I remember some buzz about him playing very well for Inter but it got real quiet afterwards. Injuries?