The Year of Rossi?
by siempre_riquelme on Sep 14, 2010 5:57 PM CEST
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Lots of speculation about Giuseppe Rossi. Transfer talk galore, of course, but also plenty on the high expectations placed on him by the club.
A quote from teammate Ángel López:
Translation: "I'm sure this will be Rossi's year. He had a great preseason and really wants to succeed."
And from manager Juan Carlos Garrido:
Translation: "I watch him train, so I know this will be Rossi's year. Thus it's not surprising that many clubs in the world would want him."
There are a number of reasons why the club would talk up one of its star performers, ranging from least to most cynical:
- Trying to help Rossi hit 20 goals;
- Enticing him to stay at a club where he is beloved;
- Encouraging Nilmar to consider other opportunities;
- Boosting Rossi's transfer value in the event of a return to Italy.
Why he should stay: In just 3 seasons, the Italian-American has done a lot for the club. He was an integral part of the La Liga subcampeonato in 2007-08 and subsequent Champions League run. Those are arguably 2 of the club's 3 biggest achievements, in addition to the 2005-06 Champions League semifinal run.
Why he should go: A smaller club in a Spanish industrial town may not be enough. Remember that Rossi was viewed as the future of American soccer (until he decided to play for the Azzurri), and he grew up just outside of bustling New York City. Compound that with the World Cup snub in favor of middling Serie A talent, and his career trajectory may depend on a move to Italy.
What should the club do? What should Rossi do?
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Compound that with the World Cup snub in favor of middling Serie A talent, and his career trajectory may depend on a move to Italy.
it will likley b g.rossi last season w/vcf so enjoy (could b last for capdevila, senna 2)
& hopefully da g.rossi & vcf have a great season
by jackson on Sep 14, 2010 6:16 PM CEST reply actions
agree w/jackson, but to answer the questions:
What should the club do? keep him through the end of the year, see what offers come from Serie A clubs in the summer. If he has a great year, helps vcf qualify for Champions League, and the club can net a big profit on his sale to an italian club i am sure it will happen.
What should Rossi do? Score goals for vcf and not give any interviews to Italian journalists!
by capercat on Sep 14, 2010 7:16 PM CEST reply actions
y no nilmar 4 da europa match?
he has 2 gols in da 2 playoff matches?
is garrido going with 1 fwd 4 2 3 1
or will we c g.rossi/ruben (who has 1 gol in europa ) play up front
i think garrido tries g.rossi/ruben pairing 2 sc how they do
wat u say ?
by jackson on Sep 14, 2010 7:34 PM CEST up reply actions
i agree with you…the 4231 approach only worked against a bad team, i think rossi/ruben together makes sense. Nilmar must have some sort of knock though
by capercat on Sep 14, 2010 9:36 PM CEST up reply actions
One has to remember that when Villarreal signed Rossi he was only 20 and had little experience at the top level, 11 games for Newcastle and 19 for Parma. He has now played 93 league games, scoring 25 goals. At 23 he still has his best years in front of him.
Villarreal will do what they always do, if an offer suits all three parties they will sell him. The problem is for Rossi because as he’s made clear he would only leave Villarreal to go to Italy and then only to probably to four clubs. So his options are fairly limited. A good season for Villarreal could make him irresistible for one of the big Italian clubs.
by Kenez on Sep 14, 2010 9:08 PM CEST reply actions
@kenez
u r correct in wat y say about da g, rossi, but i think he could also go 2 viola (besides da top 4) if they put da good bid 4 him)
P.s I fixed ur typo
rossi in league matches
93 matches / 35 gols w/da vcf
19 " / 9 gols w/parma (5 month loan)
by jackson on Sep 14, 2010 9:58 PM CEST reply actions
Thank you. What I meant to say was 35 goals in 93 games for Villarreal
by Kenez on Sep 15, 2010 8:34 AM CEST up reply actions
Here we go, must be slow week in Italia
Rossi to Lazio in January and Zarate to Real MAdrid.
LAZIO: GIUSEPPE ROSSI
Secondo Il Corriere dello Sport,
la Lazio sta tentando l’assalto a Giuseppe Rossi. L’affare si potrebbe concretizzare a gennaio, nella finestra invernale di mercato, visto che piace molto a Reja. Ma l’attaccante della nazionale e del Villarreal è ambito anche da altre società.
by Aquafina on Sep 15, 2010 8:49 AM CEST reply actions
P.s As I recall Lazio still owes Villarreal 400K for Eugren failed loan.
by Aquafina on Sep 15, 2010 8:51 AM CEST reply actions
I can’t see that Canal 9 is televising the game, but hopefully there will be a stream from somewhere. Radio Nou will be broadcasting it on radio at least.
by capercat on Sep 16, 2010 12:31 AM CEST reply actions
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