Kevin Prince BoatangI haven't updated the Panathiakos post as yet. It will get done soon. Perhaps after the Trofeo Tim tournament. But there is a matter that is more urgent and needs some attention. That matter is Kevin Prince Boatang.
The Ghanian has not had a steady club career. Ever. Spurs, Portsmouth and erratic Berlin stints are evidence enough. He also wasn't capped by the German national side and there is good reason for that. Particularly, his behavior isn't one to be rewarded. An talented yet arrogant young player, he isn't destined to be a success. His form in the world cup was flashy, not necessarily good. And all that glitters isn't gold; A phrase not taken too seriously at Via Turati. Genoa who are imitating City in their own small way have decided to buy Boatang and loan him out to Milan. If you are screaming for logic in this transaction then it makes two of us. However, the loan deal doesn't come with an option to buy. At a time like this, we should be building a core. If KPB is going to feature regularly in the first team, not only is his inconsistency going to ruin the midfield and make Flamini's task harder than it already is, but he is also going to destabilize the formation of the core. On the other hand, if he is a fringe player, then his attitude would have a notable impact on the dressing room. We are in the market for a 'dynamic' player, apparently. I might be besotted here but why are we in the market when we are grooming a real gem in Aleksander Merkel? This kid is evidently talented and deserves to play more. His performances in the preseason friendlies have been nothing short of remarkable. He could be given a fair run in the midfield. We do have Pirlo, Ambrosini, Gattuso, Flamini, Strasser, Abate and Seedorf in the central midfield positions. That's already 7 players for 3 positions. So if we did need another player, i would settle for Merkel. He is versatile and can play in multiple positions. If we do, however, want to look outside of the club's academy, thenit should be a well-established figure. Someone with promise and experience. Hernanes/Henrique Ganso perhaps? But no, Lazio have more financial resources than we do. Absurd, right?
Allegri is a likable man. His style of play is interesting to watch. He also has made some strategic changes in the team already. Pushing Seedorf deeper in midfield has been perhaps the most effective one. How he managed to convince the stubborn ox goes beyond me. However, Trofeo Tim later tonight. Would be interesting to watch us play Rafa's Inter and Neri's Juventus. Even if its only for 45 minutes each.
The Ghanian has not had a steady club career. Ever. Spurs, Portsmouth and erratic Berlin stints are evidence enough. He also wasn't capped by the German national side and there is good reason for that. Particularly, his behavior isn't one to be rewarded. An talented yet arrogant young player, he isn't destined to be a success. His form in the world cup was flashy, not necessarily good. And all that glitters isn't gold; A phrase not taken too seriously at Via Turati. Genoa who are imitating City in their own small way have decided to buy Boatang and loan him out to Milan. If you are screaming for logic in this transaction then it makes two of us. However, the loan deal doesn't come with an option to buy. At a time like this, we should be building a core. If KPB is going to feature regularly in the first team, not only is his inconsistency going to ruin the midfield and make Flamini's task harder than it already is, but he is also going to destabilize the formation of the core. On the other hand, if he is a fringe player, then his attitude would have a notable impact on the dressing room. We are in the market for a 'dynamic' player, apparently. I might be besotted here but why are we in the market when we are grooming a real gem in Aleksander Merkel? This kid is evidently talented and deserves to play more. His performances in the preseason friendlies have been nothing short of remarkable. He could be given a fair run in the midfield. We do have Pirlo, Ambrosini, Gattuso, Flamini, Strasser, Abate and Seedorf in the central midfield positions. That's already 7 players for 3 positions. So if we did need another player, i would settle for Merkel. He is versatile and can play in multiple positions. If we do, however, want to look outside of the club's academy, thenit should be a well-established figure. Someone with promise and experience. Hernanes/Henrique Ganso perhaps? But no, Lazio have more financial resources than we do. Absurd, right?
Allegri is a likable man. His style of play is interesting to watch. He also has made some strategic changes in the team already. Pushing Seedorf deeper in midfield has been perhaps the most effective one. How he managed to convince the stubborn ox goes beyond me. However, Trofeo Tim later tonight. Would be interesting to watch us play Rafa's Inter and Neri's Juventus. Even if its only for 45 minutes each.
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