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But only +2 the other cunts

Gobbi's next two matches are against Genoa and Frosinone, both away from home. Hopefully they drop points at least in one of them. And then, they'll host Roma.
 

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Well actually, there isn't any team that is doing extraordinary or has been consistently good recently. Bayern, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester City and some others, they've been shaky and NOT that convincing. It's not like we are above these, but we stand a shot if you ask me.

It all depends on our approach. If we put in a proper effort like we've done in late phase of last season, we could definitely pull a miracle.

There is no unbeatable teams these days.
Exactly. There is no Real Madrid with prime Ronaldo, Modric, Kroos, etc. or Barcelona with prime Messi, Suarez, Xavi, etc.

If we get a good draw and a bit of luck we can win CL
 

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Totally agree I don't rate any of the top teams that highly, we've actually been the best of all this season in terms of relentless consistency. Obviously a couple of key injuries could mess things up there's nothing to fear and I wouldn't put barca in the top bracket anyway I see atletico as more dangerous or even arsenal.
 

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Exactly. There is no Real Madrid with prime Ronaldo, Modric, Kroos, etc. or Barcelona with prime Messi, Suarez, Xavi, etc.

If we get a good draw and a bit of luck we can win CL
We didn't need luck in the draw to win in 2010. Only champions all the way to the end.

When you are the best, you can prove it. And this squad right now it's at their best. They believe they can do it. They believed against City too.
 

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"Clearly, if we cannot get a run of victories to close up on the leaders, we have to look over our shoulder. I do not change my opinion, I always said the top four was our objective, but we would try to do something more if possible.”

Top 4 talk after losing in Bergamo.

Alrighty then.

Before the match at Bergamo Pioli had said if he and the players didn't think they can catch leaders they wouldn't be there.
 

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imagine if bologna got top 4, motta working his magic
 

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Atm he has 5 goals and 2 assists + 1 goal in the Coppa

one of the assists was against Juventus in the 1:1 draw, one goal in the draw against Inter

he should be bought before he is out of our price range or better yet, before he goes to Juve
 

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Kind of crazy that Bologna are top 4 and this was their first away win of the season.
 

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Kind of crazy that Bologna are top 4 and this was their first away win of the season.

There's a competition of incompetence between Napoli, Milan and Roma. And I'm not even counting Atalanta and Lazio, as they are beyond pathetic at this point.
 

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There's a competition of incompetence between Napoli, Milan and Roma. And I'm not even counting Atalanta and Lazio, as they are beyond pathetic at this point.
Roma are actually looking in a good spot at this point. They started off very badly, but they have gotten some crucial wins. They also have Dybala/Lukaku who can win them quite a few games.

Realistically, it would be us/Juventus/Milan and then one of Napoli/Roma for top 4. But it's all open.
 

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Roma are actually looking in a good spot at this point. They started off very badly, but they have gotten some crucial wins. They also have Dybala/Lukaku who can win them quite a few games.

Realistically, it would be us/Juventus/Milan and then one of Napoli/Roma for top 4. But it's all open.

Roma is far from convincing to me. I dunno, there's a huge lack of consistency in Dybala/Lukaku pair, whether it is in term of performances, injuries or whatever else. As a whole, they're below Napoli and Milan in term of quality.

Their next five matches in the league;
vs Fiorentina (home)
vs Bologna (away)
vs Napoli (home)
vs Juventus (away)
vs Atalanta (home)

They will be going through hell in this period. All these difficult matches consecutively. To me, top4's league will be Inter, Gobbi, Milan and Napoli, unless a miracle happens. All these teams I mentioned, have better roster than Roma.
 

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In form Dybala, one of the best players in Seria A this season, now injured ahead of fucking rube game. Fuck this shit.
 

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Atm he has 5 goals and 2 assists + 1 goal in the Coppa

one of the assists was against Juventus in the 1:1 draw, one goal in the draw against Inter

he should be bought before he is out of our price range or better yet, before he goes to Juve
But he could be another one season wonder. Recall Piatek?
 

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You can't be a one season wonder of dribbling and decision making. Also shot power, he has a mean shot in his legs.

Clearly since Arna is meh and Sanchez ain't got the legs for it anymore, this guy would be a gteat bench option for both Thuram and Lautaro.

His game against Inter won me over and since them I'm watching Bologna to see him play.
 
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