Friday, September 30, 2011

Dear Signore Zola, Sorry I Think You're Wrong

Former Italy legend, Gianfranco Zola has made some statements to the Italian media about Carlos Tevez and how he would be a great addition to Juventus and could be the difference maker. Well, with all do respect, I disagree. First off, yes, Tevez was a great player, scored some wonderful goals, was a major factor in Man City's success last season and, in the right environment, could get back to those ways. However, the factors behind his problems in Manchester could to easily carry over somewhere else.I think his attitude will only bring about unwanted turmoil and Juventus do not need those sorts of distractions in the locker room. I've been hearing about Tevez being unhappy and that part of the reason is that he misses his family, who have refused to move to Europe, so why on Earth would a move to Torino make any difference. I don't see his family moving to Italy. Even if he was living in Milan on the same street as Cambiasso, Zanetti, and Milito, I just don't see this factor changing. Secondly, if that is a factor for his disrespectful behavior, than that is even more reason to avoid him. As a professional, which Tevez is supposed to be (a well paid one at that), it is your job to separate your work from your personal life. If he can't do that in Manchester what makes Torino any difference. Any player that behaves like a child and is unable to do the job you are paid to do shouldn't be looked at by a club that wishes to compete for championships. If i'm an employer of any business, I'm not going to hire someone who wasn't able to do the job he was paid to do at another company, that's just bad business. Conte's system seems to be working well and the players we currently have fit nicely into that system, no need to bring in a potential troublemaker. Between Vucinic, Quaglia, Matri, and Del Piero our attacking core is doing just fine. We already have an overpriced useless striker in the form of Amauri. Mancini should just hand Tevez a one way ticket to Buenos Aires and send him packing because it looks like his time in Europe is over. Come January, Juve should be looking to bolster it's defense. For everyone who still believes Tevez is a good signing, get over it. There is no reason to spend money on a player that could potentially be a giant distraction.

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