09-04-2017, 09:11 AM
Yeah there's no way I'd consider Montolivo for the lineup right now. Bonaventura looks set to return soon so I'd have either him or Calhanoglu in midfield with the other on LW if we stick to 4-3-3.
Admittedly, I'm confused by the praise Montolivo is getting especially after the game vs Cagliari. Montella praised him which I found strange, but then there's been members of the press that are constantly asking the question if his form has suddenly improved because the pressure of the armband is now gone. I agree he's shown some slight improvements (other than Shkendija, where he was good), but going from being a major liability to slightly less of a liability isn't really good enough for me. I find it all bizarre and clearly must be missing something.
Admittedly, I'm confused by the praise Montolivo is getting especially after the game vs Cagliari. Montella praised him which I found strange, but then there's been members of the press that are constantly asking the question if his form has suddenly improved because the pressure of the armband is now gone. I agree he's shown some slight improvements (other than Shkendija, where he was good), but going from being a major liability to slightly less of a liability isn't really good enough for me. I find it all bizarre and clearly must be missing something.