QUOTE (X-Offender @ Sep 19 2011, 12:46 PM)

You keep mentioning him dribbling past the Napoli defenders once or twice, but what does that even matter? He was completely off the game last night, playing for himself and without determination. Like Fillippo said, at least Seedorf has the excuse of being too old, but what is Pato's justification? He's 22, he should be running up and down, trying to incite his teammates and acting like a leader. He is the star of this team after Ibra, yet he rarely shows it on the field.
Baby steps.
Without Seedorf being 100% and no iBra we're pretty **** at penetrating the defense centrally. His being able to take more than two defenders on is MOST welcome. Obviously we can't expect the world from him if he moves from being an out-and-out striker to a Baggio-esque "9.5" in one match and vs a tough team like Napoli but he showed CLEAR signs of potential to be that guy.
Do I think this ability should have been more developed? Well yes since when he just came and played under Carlo he was probably at this same level. However he's played in a vast array of attacking positions and hasn't quite had the successes playing outside of his true role.
Do I think he was utter rubbish vs Napoli? Sure! You betchya! BUT I'm also seeing the silver lining