Official: Pirlo Signs With Nycfc... Soon?
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Thank you for posting this. You and I might be the only two who think this. Kreis has said on multiple occasions that the bottom of the diamond role isn't about a defensive destroyer - it's about a deep lying playmaker. He wanted to Mix to play there, but didn't have anyone else to get up the field and create offensive chances - so Jacobson plays there.
No reason to think that Pirlo doesn't play there.
The easiest solution I could suggest is to watch passing videos on youtube between the two. Pirlo can start something out of nothing with the manipulation of the ball. All he needs is space to get the pass off. Xavi relies on his intelligence to find space and keep the ball moving, called "recycling possession". The big difference is that Xavi could potentially not have been as effective because he'd be 10 steps ahead of his teammates in his mind. It's not like he can coach the team up either because he doesn't know English. Pirlo can put the ball wherever he wants. Whether it's the 4231 or the 433, we've had problems with the lack of transitioning the ball from defenders to forwards. This would do a great job in solving that problem. And since Mullins is a guy who wastes his energy making runs off the ball (which NO ONE on our team tries to find him on), I'd say Pirlo is easily a better fit for this season.
Di Marzio is reporting that Pirlo will make his decision after the CL final. I'm inclined to believe him over the rumors that he's already signed. The miracle might not have happened yet.
http://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/calc...ew-york-fcs-offer-his-future-could-be-in-mls/
http://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/calc...ew-york-fcs-offer-his-future-could-be-in-mls/
Watch this my good friend. Be prepared to go through many emotions. There is no one like him.
Tom, I'm in the same boat as you. In situations like these, I usually take my cue (perhaps somewhat naively) from the usual band of internet village idiots.
While surfing around I've noticed the Pirlo rumors of him coming to NYCFC/MLS has been met mostly with approval, because even at his age most everyone feels he can still bring it.......as opposed to the point and laugh reaction I've seen concerning Xavi/Drogba (you know, the "Retirement League" bull shit).
Perhaps not the most scientific way to appraise things, but it's all I got.
Good question. Is he a strong defender. But someone above spoke about playing out of the back and being the guy who links up play. Beckerman is very good at getting the ball from his GK or CBs and moving the ball up the field.
Reports that he'll be unveiled on Sunday.
Let's go, guys, hurry up and get in.
Let's go, guys, hurry up and get in.
Works for me!
Reminds me of back in the day what they would say about Chinaglia. Or was that what Chinaglia would say about Chinaglia? It was a long time ago, but I digress.
They could mark Giorgio out of the game for 85+ minutes and all it would take is for someone to fall asleep for a second and the opposing GK would be fishing the ball out from the back of the net.
Same - but who is to say he doesn't get on a plane from Berlin Sunday morning and fly here.
If our guys are really there meeting with him - he must be coming - you don't take a meeting like that the week before the CL Final unless you are signing a contract. My two cents.
Imagine Pirlo scoring the game winner on a free kick at YS against the red bulls.
Brb going to the hospital to have my erection checked.
Brb going to the hospital to have my erection checked.
Just heard Rodney Marsh say it was a done deal on the radio really hope so ....wow. From Mix as our best MF to our third in short time.... will it be enough to drag the rest of our mediocre lot out of the hole they've dug and into the play offs...
Check out @Pcarmichael25's Tweet:
Get the ball to the Italian!!!!
Get the ball to the Italian!!!!
...and just like that Sunday suddenly feels like it is 5 years away.
Not celebrating until I see an official confirmation from the team
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