Mr.Nice Guy wrote: » He's said that he's watched hours of Serie A's top strikers to learn their runs ahead of making the move. He seems a smart chap so I'd be willing to believe that. I'd also say the slower tempo of the game in Italy has suited him. Atalanta's captain Gomez said recently after their game with Man City that no one pressed like that in Italian football and that the pressure was far more intense than they're normally used to. Smalling knows a few people at the club too which helps. Mkhitaryan is there, and he's said he gets on well with Kolarov and Dzeko who used to live in Manchester. He seems to be working hard at learning the language too from what he's said. I'd say all of the above are factors. I'd like to see him make the move permanent as he seems to be enjoying his football out there.
lassykk wrote: » I don't watch much of Serie A but how is Smalling doing so well in Serie A when he didn't exactly look rock solid for United last season?
Mr.Nice Guy wrote: » Another goal for Immobile today via a goalkeeping howler as Lazio beat Sassuolo. He got 15 goals in 36 league games last season; this season he's already on 15 goals in 13 games. Smalling having a super time in Italy as well. A goal and two assists today in Roma's win over Brescia. United loaned out the wrong CB.
windy shepard henderson wrote: » watched the inter game , to be fair they were impressive think Martinez is quality but is some spoofer for diving
Mr.Nice Guy wrote: » Good win for Juve at Atalanta today. Thought that one might have been a potential banana skin. Had Barrow scored the pen perhaps it might have panned out differently. Nice win for Inter in difficult conditions at Torino. Lukaku looked a big threat.
FitzShane wrote: » I will be in Milan at the end of January on a trip, and I'm looking to take in a game at the San Siro before it gets knocked. AC Milan are at home to Lecce that weekend. From what I can see, games don't exactly sell out there so tickets should be got ok I'm assuming. But does anyone know how likely the game is to be moved away from 14:00 on Sunday to maybe Saturday evening, or Sunday evening etc?
Mr.Nice Guy wrote: » He didn't. Sarri made the call:https://twitter.com/goal/status/1193832936606437377 One to keep an eye on.
Cienciano wrote: » Ronaldo asked to be taken off
Mr.Nice Guy wrote: » Anything to be made of that Sarri sub of Ronaldo? Seems to be a bit of debate about whether it was injury related or tactical. Ronaldo went straight down the tunnel after it. Ended up working out on the night as Dybala got the goal.
irishguitarlad wrote: » Cagliari beat Fiorentina 5-2. Check out the last goal, a naingollan special.
ERG89 wrote: » 12 points off the pace with imo a much better squad than Inter. They were put in ritiro which caused the squad to backlash and they showed why something needs to be said with 2 bad results at home this week. Not a lot of character in the squad to be honest & players are allowed to play badly with no real repercussions.
windy shepard henderson wrote: » Surprised with how poor Napoli are going at the moment especially with ancelotti in charge, probably one of the better managers on the contenent seems to be really struggling, and pressure is starting to build now too
Mr.Nice Guy wrote: » Super goalline clearance from Koulibaly to stop Napoli falling behind to Genoa. Napoli really should be winning this, especially at home. About 25 minutes to go. It ends goalless. Napoli inches away from a late winner but Radu just about prevented the ball crossing the line with a great save from Elmas' header.
