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Originally Posted by devoted_dm
I think we're screwed without Pirlo. Fact is, even when he's not at his best he's important to the team, because nearly every attack starts with him. I think the big problem he's has in the last two season is that he's been so tightly marked that it's been hard for him to play at his usual level. I definitely support what Carlo wants to do, it seems like a very wise decision.
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The reason why we are screwed when Pirlo doesnt play in my opinion is because Gatusso isnt too clever with the ball. We suffer offensively when Gatusso gets the ball because he loses it or plays a rushed pass causing his team mates to lose it. Our only outlet in midefield is often Pirlo and Seedorf especially when Kaka is further forward. When Pirlo is missing and replaced by another player without the same skills i.e. a solid DM we cant keep the ball at all. If Seedorf and Pirlo played with someone who is more confident on the ball the team would enjoy more time on the ball. I remember some of our best performances were with Vogel playing instead of Rino. i.e. Against PSV where we by some miracle didnt score. The other leg Rino played and we got hammered.