11-21-2017, 10:22 AM
I was going to comment on it. I've only seen the highlights, so can't comment too much on either Juve or Sampdoria too much, but really I just want to credit Sampdoria and Giampaolo.
I wasn't shocked when I saw the score, Sampdoria have excelled this season and I've said many times now that Giampaolo's really proving himself a very capable coach. He was very highly regarded when starting out as a coach and while his journey till now has had its difficulties, it seems his time at Empoli was really a catalyst to help him make the jump to the highest level in Italy. At Sampdoria his work is showing to be nothing short of outstanding, last year he had a very solid season and this year's he and the team are exceeding all expectations.
A lot of it comes down to his coaching, as we're not talking about a great squad or a good group of players here. Really barring Torreira most of the players in the squad a generally midtable players at best.
I've said a number of times the coaches I'd like at Milan post Montella are Conte or Sarri. If these guys aren't available, Giampaolo is becoming a firm alternative that I'd like for us to be looking at. Tactically he's got very clear ideas that fit with our traditions of attacking football. He's not tactically very flexible and this might not be appreciated by some fans, but like Sarri I think he's got his own interpretation of the game and wants his sides to impose their game on opponents rather than trying to adjust too much. My biggest concern with him now is he's not a big profile, meaning he's not a coach that will easily get the respect of top players. However, if he can show personality, convince players of his ideas and has the support of the management, this won't be a problem.
Others that might be of interest are Simone Inzaghi or Eusebio Di Francesco (very unlikely now he's at Roma). Alternatively look abroad for someone who can bring fresh ideas to Italy.
I wasn't shocked when I saw the score, Sampdoria have excelled this season and I've said many times now that Giampaolo's really proving himself a very capable coach. He was very highly regarded when starting out as a coach and while his journey till now has had its difficulties, it seems his time at Empoli was really a catalyst to help him make the jump to the highest level in Italy. At Sampdoria his work is showing to be nothing short of outstanding, last year he had a very solid season and this year's he and the team are exceeding all expectations.
A lot of it comes down to his coaching, as we're not talking about a great squad or a good group of players here. Really barring Torreira most of the players in the squad a generally midtable players at best.
I've said a number of times the coaches I'd like at Milan post Montella are Conte or Sarri. If these guys aren't available, Giampaolo is becoming a firm alternative that I'd like for us to be looking at. Tactically he's got very clear ideas that fit with our traditions of attacking football. He's not tactically very flexible and this might not be appreciated by some fans, but like Sarri I think he's got his own interpretation of the game and wants his sides to impose their game on opponents rather than trying to adjust too much. My biggest concern with him now is he's not a big profile, meaning he's not a coach that will easily get the respect of top players. However, if he can show personality, convince players of his ideas and has the support of the management, this won't be a problem.
Others that might be of interest are Simone Inzaghi or Eusebio Di Francesco (very unlikely now he's at Roma). Alternatively look abroad for someone who can bring fresh ideas to Italy.