[Fillipo Simone]

Even though Pazzini scored 2 goals, MOM is Abate to me. He was simply amazing with his runs and effort, but also provided the assist and made tons of real good crosses. Second to that comes Constant. If only his technique wouldn't let so much to be desired...he'd be our true next Serginho.

Flop of the match goes to Mexes. Yet another horrible howler. And prior to that he made another error as well.

Montolivo is starting to get on my nerves. We need more concrete material out of him. We need him to make the decisive passes or shot. But unfortunately, his technique also isn't on the necessary level. His shots are mostly poorly chosen and inefficient, while during the last minutes he almost coasted us another goal.

Should go, no question.

[kurtsimonw]

Does anyone know anything about the youth players, is there anyone to bring through? Seems like we rarely do bring players through.

[han2503]

Does anyone know anything about the youth players, is there anyone to bring through? Seems like we rarely do bring players through.

I don't think there are even any names who are promising in the slightest. At least in the past you had guys like Albertazzi, Valoti, Di Gennaro, etc who were constantly being mentioned and people screaming their heads off for the various coaches to play them. Now not even one name springs to mind aside from the 14 year old Mastour (sp?) who is being mentioned (and yes admittedly looks VERY talented).

Maybe Cristante could make the jump, played a couple of times in the preseason friendlies if I'm not mistaken. He's a CM