Lucas Paquetá Thread
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We need strong guidelines on social media usage by players. I'm sure Rijkaard, Gullit and Donadoni didn't love Sacchi all the time, nor were Seedorf and Gattuso always bosom buddies with Ancelotti, but they didn't have avenues to express these feelings so freely.
helloAgain
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yeah. that's really stupid of him.
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Yeah that's also true. It is the case in any team, not just sports, music bands too, arguing is almost every day routine
. But it coming to public is what bothers me, it just has different scale once it comes to public.
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Agree that posting that is being defiant given the coach's comments but the coach also has to understand that using the old phrases of the past arent helpful and disrespectful. Use proper words to convey what you mean. Say instinctive, say naive etc.
I think he did better by saying the team was playing as a bunch of individuals and have to be a collective.
This is a bit of a tempest in a teapot and even if he is benched for a few games it should be ok. What GP desperately needs is to find a group that can perform the way he needs so the more talented buy in when they arent playing.
I think he did better by saying the team was playing as a bunch of individuals and have to be a collective.
This is a bit of a tempest in a teapot and even if he is benched for a few games it should be ok. What GP desperately needs is to find a group that can perform the way he needs so the more talented buy in when they arent playing.
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Should of bought everton in the first place but we always do things the wrong way:devilrea:
, Suso, Bonaventura, Calhanoglu, Kessie, Cutrone, Paqueta, Bakayo
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Wasn't dire under Rino because Rino instilled confidence and belief in him. Giampaolo instead insults the guy and wants him to be less of his home nation... GP is a loser and a cancer in Milan, worst signing all transfer season was GP
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Has to be in a setup with runners and much movement around him so he can use his flicks and tricks to keep things moving but he also needs to move more and be a little more mature because he doesnt have the ability to peel away from defenders. Also needs to keep his head up when things dont come off and continue to believe in himself.
This current Milan may not work for him but I cant say that until I see him with Theo, Bennacer and Leao around him and Piatek running on to his longer passes.
This current Milan may not work for him but I cant say that until I see him with Theo, Bennacer and Leao around him and Piatek running on to his longer passes.
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Are we still going to blame the long Brazilian season for his poor stamina?
He has barely played for Selecao and Milan since April.
He hasn't played a full game, or even 80+ mins since February.
Or will that be the new excuse? The lack of playing time?
Where's the tremendous athleticism he was supposed to have?
He has barely played for Selecao and Milan since April.
He hasn't played a full game, or even 80+ mins since February.
Or will that be the new excuse? The lack of playing time?
Where's the tremendous athleticism he was supposed to have?
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I'm okay with him playing 60-70 mins, if he shows enough quality in those
so our only creative and surprising player with athletic abilities which i personally haven't seen since Ronaldinho, and the player that is most worth purchasing a ticket for, and you all are shitting on him?
makes sense for rnb.
makes sense for rnb.
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he needs to show up more. i think this new role can be good for him. turning calabria defensive and allowing him to move as an attacker. it would be extra weapon if he and suso can make it work. suso can draw defenders and paqueta can use the space.
needs to be less Brazilian, for sure
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He isn’t losing possession and this move isn’t forced by himself. Players who kill off the speed of the game on purpose is something I don’t like.
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I hate Brazilian players.
They should have their passes limited to a 5 foot distance by a band on their knee, and also all skills are banned. Only a stepover followed by a fall a la Poli is allowed.
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Last season when the team couldn’t score a goal to save its life, and Higuain was visibly bitching about the lack of service every game, Piatek and Paqueta both rejuvenated the attack and kept the team in the top 4 for most of the season.
In fact, when Paqueta got injured and then recklessly suspended towards the end of the season, the team coincidentally struggled to create chances and score goals in the seasons run in. There were other factors, put his absence in the midfield was definitely missed. If he was fit there’s reason to believe we may have gotten that extra point needed.
I’m not saying Paqueta is that crucial to our chances this season, but the club is betting a lot on him. He is very frustrating, but so are many players blessed with great control and touch. He does have a lot to learn, he has raw talent that needs to be molded.
But it’s getting tiring of people shitting on young players for not being refined. This is what Milan is now, we have to rely on young players. They will have ups and downs, because we can’t afford to get established top players. Maybe I’m crazy but I would prefer to have a talented player like Paqueta, getting looks in the Brazilian national team, and hope we can make something of him, rather than rely on consistent but average players.
In fact, when Paqueta got injured and then recklessly suspended towards the end of the season, the team coincidentally struggled to create chances and score goals in the seasons run in. There were other factors, put his absence in the midfield was definitely missed. If he was fit there’s reason to believe we may have gotten that extra point needed.
I’m not saying Paqueta is that crucial to our chances this season, but the club is betting a lot on him. He is very frustrating, but so are many players blessed with great control and touch. He does have a lot to learn, he has raw talent that needs to be molded.
But it’s getting tiring of people shitting on young players for not being refined. This is what Milan is now, we have to rely on young players. They will have ups and downs, because we can’t afford to get established top players. Maybe I’m crazy but I would prefer to have a talented player like Paqueta, getting looks in the Brazilian national team, and hope we can make something of him, rather than rely on consistent but average players.
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good prospect and talent. But it’s the same argument as Tonali. We’re not worried that he’s trash, we fans don’t like when the player can’t justify the price, even though strangely it’s not our money to spend in the first place. If Paqueta came in like Bennacer for 15-30million you wouldn’t hear any dissatisfaction. But like Tonali we cant justify the price tag of 50million just yet, maybe in the future but that’s always a gamble with younger players. For me it’s just a dig at Leo who overpaid.
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He has a couple of good flashes of talent every game, but is painfully mediocre to bad the rest of the time.
If PSG really wants to pay 60 million for him, I sell him in a heartbeat.
If PSG really wants to pay 60 million for him, I sell him in a heartbeat.
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no one would offer even 30
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paq should be playing around runners yet he is moved to play behind suso and Co&Ca
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One of the issues is that he is new to Italian football and at a dysfunctional club - that's not easy for any player.
At the same time, how is his stamina still so low that he can never play more than 60 minutes?
At the same time, how is his stamina still so low that he can never play more than 60 minutes?
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The Paqueta situation is pretty simple, compared to some of our other players'.
If Leo/PSG makes near or approximately the same offer as when he was the Milan SD(45m), or if they somehow top it(unlikely), then take it and run. Otherwise keep him.
He's only 22, his 1.7m net salary is sustainable and he is useful even in his current state.
We're not talking about a Dollarruma or Bertolacci situation here.
He has obviously been struggling badly so far, and, sure, some of the blame can be put on the coaches and teammates, and some of his flaws are probably just inexperience or signs that he's trying to adapt to a new environment.
What's really concerning is his general lack of athleticism and poor passing for the type of player he wants to be.
He's not going to get faster, but he needs to learn to play faster, last longer and refine his passing skills.
If Leo/PSG makes near or approximately the same offer as when he was the Milan SD(45m), or if they somehow top it(unlikely), then take it and run. Otherwise keep him.
He's only 22, his 1.7m net salary is sustainable and he is useful even in his current state.
We're not talking about a Dollarruma or Bertolacci situation here.
He has obviously been struggling badly so far, and, sure, some of the blame can be put on the coaches and teammates, and some of his flaws are probably just inexperience or signs that he's trying to adapt to a new environment.
What's really concerning is his general lack of athleticism and poor passing for the type of player he wants to be.
He's not going to get faster, but he needs to learn to play faster, last longer and refine his passing skills.