Marchisio is a box to box though. Yes, lately he has played as a "regista", but that only started when Pirlo was absent and it sort of continued since that point when Pirlo left. His natural position is a box to box though and I think if we sign him, that's the role he should/will play.
I am split on him though. Marchisio is one of the most talented Italian midfielders of the last 10 years....even though the last 10 years have been labeled as mediocre when it comes to Italian talent...so I guess that doesn't prove all that much. Regardless, he is a very good player WHEN fit. I am worried about taking a 31 year old who will probably be on big wages and has a ton of injury problems. If we are going to take an injury prone player, I would feel much better if he was younger.
Either way...if it was a low cost operation I would not oppose it and I guess I would just hope that he stays healthy...because when he is he is a great player.
I am split on him though. Marchisio is one of the most talented Italian midfielders of the last 10 years....even though the last 10 years have been labeled as mediocre when it comes to Italian talent...so I guess that doesn't prove all that much. Regardless, he is a very good player WHEN fit. I am worried about taking a 31 year old who will probably be on big wages and has a ton of injury problems. If we are going to take an injury prone player, I would feel much better if he was younger.
Either way...if it was a low cost operation I would not oppose it and I guess I would just hope that he stays healthy...because when he is he is a great player.