[han2503]

(BAD PENGUINS. Where's the new match thread!?!?!)

So Sky Italia is reporting the rather disturbing news that a number of guys will be rested for the EL game v Rijeka --- Bonucci, Biglia, and Kalinic out. And *GULP* Paletta and Jose Mauri to start.

The assumption is that there will be significant turnover for what's perceived as an easy EL game in light of the not so easy Serie A game this weekend v. Roma.


I am a frightened fish.

Sorry fish, I have been in the process of moving so I haven't had the time

This is going to be a chore to watch that's all I have to say about it.

[maldini03]

You have to also consider the fact that Bonucci has had the luxury of never having to be the out and out leader. He has played with Buffon and Chellini throughout his career. His performances have never been too scrutinized because he came up with players who were much better than him. Here, he is the top dog and the pressure is on to be the leader. It's going to take a little bit of time to adjust.

That being said, I say we give Montella the game against Rome today and the game against Inter. That will say a lot about where this team is headed with him as the coach.

[han2503]

You have to also consider the fact that Bonucci has had the luxury of never having to be the out and out leader. He has played with Buffon and Chellini throughout his career. His performances have never been too scrutinized because he came up with players who were much better than him. Here, he is the top dog and the pressure is on to be the leader. It's going to take a little bit of time to adjust.

That being said, I say we give Montella the game against Rome today and the game against Inter. That will say a lot about where this team is headed with him as the coach.

Problem is we already lost against Roma, and we'll most likely lose against Inter too. Those are our 2 biggest competitors for the CL spots and the more this goes on, the more ground we lose on them.

I say we do it now before things spiral anymore

I like Montella, but I just can't see him recovering from this