06-02-2015, 02:47 AM
Dev, I agree with what you said about Monto. Which is also the problem with him. He hasn't done well enough in a more advanced role, but if he is played as a regista then he needs a certain types of players around him...in a way like Pirlo does. The only problem is that Montolivo is nowhere near good enough (like Pirlo was) for us to build the midfield based on his strengths and weaknesses.
Which is why if he stays (I'm sure he will) he needs to accept a more limited role in the side. I hope that he gains his form back after a sloppy couple years.....at that point we are talking about a different scenario. I'm not too optimistic about that however. I'm affraid that we will be stuck with a player that gives average and below average performances yet demands to be in the starting line-up every week.
Which is why if he stays (I'm sure he will) he needs to accept a more limited role in the side. I hope that he gains his form back after a sloppy couple years.....at that point we are talking about a different scenario. I'm not too optimistic about that however. I'm affraid that we will be stuck with a player that gives average and below average performances yet demands to be in the starting line-up every week.