Shopping in Vicenza or shopping in Porto Alegre ?

Originally Posted by Rab

It's noticeable how Italy produces more late developers than elsewhere, especially with regard to strikers (Inzaghi, Toni etc).

Inzaghi was not a late developer In fact he had his best scoring day long ago. Vieri on the other hand could be added, he didn't come close to 20 goals before he moved to Spain. Oddo.

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From what I heard and seen I would mention these Italians:

Michele Canini, Cagliari. Probably the best Italian defender talent, played a lot last year, but got a nasty injury this summer in the u-21 championship. I seen him and think he is class, but it is hard to determine how bad the injury been for his progress.

Andrea Russotto, Treviso. Seen as many Italians as the most talented youngster around. Is said to have great technical abilities and can be used both in midfield and attack. He is only still in Treviso because he refused to sign up with Moggi juniors agency...

I don't think Pozzi will turn out the way we wanted, he hardly starts any games for Empoli. In some kind of irony the former young striker we bought (and sold) Luca Saudati is the one starting and scoring for them.