Tuesday 18 May 2010

All Things Calcio Team of the Season

So, here is my Serie A team of the season. I'd love to have comments on this one, and peoples alternative lines up as well. Feel more than free, to disagree. My line up is in a 4-3-1-2. Ciao.

Goal Keeper: Julio Cesar, Inter:
A rock in the back line for Inter, a his superb save against Messi in the Nou Camp springs to mind now as a true difference maker for Inter.

RB: Douglas Maicon, Inter: I can't think of a better wing back in world football right now, a constant threat down the channel and his goal against Juventus was a contender for goal of the season.

CB: Alessandro Nesta, Milan: Returned to his very best for Milan at the start of this season and only injury, as sadly usual, prevented him from completing an outstanding campaign on a personal level.

CB: Walter Samuel, Inter: The Wall held firm against the likes of Messi and Drogba in this seasons Champions League. There was never any way through for the opposition, and alongside Lucio he formed arguably the best defensive partnership in Europe.

LB: Juan Manuel Vargas, Fiorentina: A key cog in Fiorentina's excellent Champions League campaign. Frighteningly powerful left foot has caught the attention of Real Madrid, Juventus and other top European clubs.

RCM: Javier Zanetti, Inter: Tireless, full of running and adaptable to practically every position. Left back, right back, midfield, he did it all. Fitting that Milito's final day goal came from his surging run through the midfield.

CM: Danielle De Rossi, Roma: A true world class midfielder. Pulled the strings in the Roma midfield alongside Pizzaro all season long weighing in with big goals, as he did against Inter.

LCM: Estaban Cambiasso, Inter: Quite simply the best in the world in his position. A guard in front of the defence that can launch a counter attack with one swing of his left foot. Weighed in with some important goals, none more so than against Chelsea in the Champions League.

AM: Wesley Sneijder, Inter: Brilliant attacking midfield performances all season long, with some crucial assists and goals along the way. Probably the best attacking midfielder in Europe this season alongside Arjen Robben, although he is a winger.

RF: Antonio Di Natale, Udinese: 29 majestic goals this season for Totto, scoring more than half of Udinese's goals in a poor campaign for them. The little wizard scored some beautiful goals as well and basically assured Udinese top flight football for next season on his own. It will be interesting to see how he does at the world cup. I think he will do well.

LF: Diego Milito, Inter: A glut of goals as usual from El Principe, one of the best goal scorers in world football and has replaced Zlatan Ibrahimovic in terms of goal contribution with ease.



Honourable Mentions

Mirko Vucinic, Roma: Weighed in with 14 goals for Roma this season and was a key cog in their Scudetto push. Numerous world class finishes demonstrated his quality.

Fabrizio Miccoli, Palermo: 19 goals and an inspiration for Palermo and their new set of young strikers. Expect Abel Hernandez and Edison Cavani to learn a lot from the Italian wizard.

Marek Hamsik, Napoli: Yet another stellar season for the young Slovakian with 12 goals coming from midfield. A huge star in the making and Napoli must keep him to build their side around him.

Lucio, Inter: Brilliant all season long for Inter no more so than against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Giampaolo Pazzini, Sampdoria: Probably has surpased Gilardino now as Italys best hitman up front. Works brilliantly with Cassano and hopefully can have a similar relationship with Di Natale this summer.

Ronaldinho, Milan: A real return to form this year for the superb Brazilian. 12 goals, countless assists means he must stay but he cannot do it all for Milan. He can however make the difference against anyone, at anytime.

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