Italian legend Andrea Pirlo has announced that he will retire from professional football in December when his contract with New York City FC expires. A tribute to the Italian legend who is arguably the finest midfielder of his generation.
After his retirement, who do you think will be the next midfield Maestro? What should they do to make sure they can reach such a high level?
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Experts of last DAILY TOPIC: What should Man Utd do to solve their attacking problem without Pogba?
Firstly, the Manager needs to believe in his players, that's what he bought them.
Playing top 6 teams is like taking a test in mathematics, which only believe and hard study make you successful.
Even with Pogba, Mourinho still sits deep to play a dull game to have a point and don't believe his side can dominate teams with great potential.
Secondly, the players need to develop self confidence on the ball and forget suppose I loss the ball in this position, do a De Brune like play, a Firmino like dribble and a Silva like control when on the ball you will realise confidence.
Lastly, the manager needs to improve the Strikers, most especially Lukaku in potential games they will enjoy free scoring football like City, Liverpool when all players fit.
Manchester United at current form will lead to nowhere, any team to be a title contender need to overcome top 6 barriers. Of course a win with small clubs get you a points but that not enough for a title.
United are nowadays a finding hard to get a goal, yeah there is a injury problem as the like of Pogba. But this does not mean they should wait eagerly, united should earn a points in anyways. When it come to goal, a good striker define the game. Here Lukaku, didn't show the much needed, score against a small team is of no like to take title. He should have more with the ball and not that he pass it onto wings either. He should be more confident of himself and be a little selfish. A game vs Chelsea, where he passes to both wings and lost the ball within him.
As the like of Pogba has an impact on united midfield, he is a holding as well as can attack with mid and play a vital role in supplying a ball to upfront. Mkhitaryan alone can't do all the job, and fail to control the mid and up-front, meanwhile Rashford goes many time for a cross, not all need all time.
And the defend was going wrong way, which seem they are not more active, just defending is not enough, they need to tackle and supply ball forward as many as they can. While it goes with the Manager, Mourinho.. The on going tactics is not good for a title contender. They should attack as much as they, not the likes of park the bus.
Jose Morihno has failed so far in his tactics this season.Being Pragmatic in big games and picking points from smaller clubs.It doesnt hold at all.United has to attack from the midfield.Modern football controls games from the midfield Pogba is injured yes but they cant kp on dwellx on that,they hv to instill a fightx spirit in Mkhi and co.But for the pass 2 games Mkhi has bn missing too and each time Lingard cames on for him we see the difference.It was clear against Chelsea ystdy.For me i think Jose shld play Martial,Rashford and Lingard upfront atleast against Newcastle and i think it will gv a gud result then Matic,Herrera and Mata at the midfield.This will be formidable.Lukaku shld feel d pressure of rivary from other team mates den if he cames on in the second half he will strive to mk a difference.Fallaini too can play a second fiddle very well.I didnt start w him bcs he is still recoverx
Rutkos_2
103
Pirlo was really a good player. But, a person who is not his fan definitely know that his quality can be surpassed. With football spreading across myriad countries and existing ones becoming better, finding a new Midfield Maestro is definitely a possibility. Now, for my opinion ISCO is definitely the ideal one for this. This is because of the following reasons: ➡️ He's played at the highest level and has shown his abilities. ➡️ He has amazing passing skills and can easily dribble past opponents. ➡️ Always gives his best irrespective of the fatigue and keeps on improving. PS: Many of you would be having difference in opinion with first paragraph. But, it was my opinion and you can reply me with a valid argument.
Zawiprt
88
Most people are naming attacking midfielders or wingers. Many of those players are NOT maestros like Pirlo was. Pirlo was a deep lying playmaker that barely defended. In my opinion, there is no replacement for Pirlo. Pirlo is just too unique. The deep lying playmakers playing right now are all in the Xavi style. Verratti, Thiago Alcantara, and Jorginho all play more similar to how Xavi did, then how Pirlo did. Pirlo himself cannot even think of a player similar to him. There will only be one Andrea Pirlo.
Timz
77
Marco Veratti! The ideal replacement for Andrea Pirlo is Veratti! An Italian just like Andrea, Verratti plays in the center of the midfield much like Pirlo used to early in his career. We have also seen Marco Verratti play as a deep lying playmaker which is exactly where Pirlo played before hanging up his boots. In terms of quality and experience, Veratti is way ahead of his age with his immense talents already seen in the game. Another thing Marco Veratti has that so many other players don't is the opportunity to have played with the Maestro himself. In fact, the Maestro himself had these great words to say on Marco; “Verratti is a great player, he is and will be the future of Italian and European football for the next twenty years. He plays more or less in my position, but we are very different in the way we play. “He dribbles a lot more than me and he keeps the ball, he’s the best Italian player both today and tomorrow, and we’ve had good times together with Italy." For Andrea Pirlo himself to speak so highly of Verratti and add that Verratti dribbles and holds onto the ball better than he does tells of an improvement in Pirlo. In the 4-0 victory against Barca last season, we saw exactly what Pirlo was talking about. Marco Verratti is the ideal next Maestro in World Football!
RapNig
30
It obviously KDB. His technique and vision is enviable. His assists are exemplary and his goals are sensational. He might very well surpass pirlo but time will tell
R3d_D3vil
28
Marco Asensio...Although he does not have a great long pass accuracy,he still has a great mind to onserve his surroundings around the pitch and make his short passes and through balls well...Like Pirlo,he has great shooting from distance..An example is Asensio half volley against las palmas which smashes the net like a thunderbolt....So far we have not seen his free kick and i hope we will in the future..
MRCOOL
26
Asensio the boy has a great talent he just dont want to score from 10 yards because 25 yards equal to 5 yards for him he has a great passion in him he is the next xavi but for real and spain he has great skills this boy might develop into something special he is also the future holder of ballon dor and fifa best men i love this man ASENSIO~
Sreejitde7
22
None other than Isco. The Spaniard already proves to be a midfield magician for Real Madrid and Spain. He's a class above his age. His passing and dribbling skills are mouth watering. The way he covers the whole pitch and controls the game prove his worth. He already has some big trophies to his name and I'm sure he'll end up being one of the best midfielders in the world and definitely the next age midfield maestro
Wotcekz
21
two great midfielder I will forever miss are Xivier Hanandez and Andrea Pirlo . Their intelligence and vision can be marched. Although I believe in brighter future . N'golo Kante is more of Makalere. De Brune is more of Kaka. But I know great footballers are still coming . Thiago Arcantara is on my watch , I am giving him a close look.
Zawiprt
18
I have full trust in ISCO's passing abilities. As for running, isn't it good that Isco can run faster? It's an advantage according to me. Football is changing and these days a player should have an attacking mindset; ofcourse if you play for Mourinho then it's a different story. As for Mayor, he's a quality player and definitely has time to improve. But, NEXT replacement is Isco for me. And maybe in future Max would be one
As I said, they are completely different players. Pirlo operates in front of the defenders in a deep lying playmaker role and controls the tempo of the team with either short passes or carves apart the defense with brilliant long balls. On the other hand, Isco operates behind the forwards as an attacking midfielder and uses his dribbling to attempt to beat the defense. While his passing is excellent, it is nowhere near as good as Pirlo's. You can't compare apples and oranges. Pirlo and Isco are completely different players.
JuveBarcaCity
16
Nobody will ever match Xavi or Pirlo’s insane talent and skill. However, I think Kante and Isco are very promising candidates. Julian Weigl is also looking very good, as well as De Bruyne. There are many great midfielders who will carry on and keep the game beautiful. Carles Aleña is definitely one to keep an eye out for.
ManCityAreChampions
10
I think the top three options will be Kevin De Bruyne, Isco and Marco Veratti! They are all so smart, clever and unique! They are also young, which is why they will be the next maestros to replace the legend, Andrea Pirlo. For my opinion, I think Neymar might be next maestro but he is more into a goal machine status. David Silva is also a good maestro but however his age is, well you know... it is rude too say but... hahaha!!! So, Leroy Sane is also a good assist king but he is more into a winger like Martial, Sterling and Rashford. So for my opinion, I think young players these days are smarter, better and more unique. Like, they have their own style of play so, yup! Kevin De Bruyne, Isco and Marco Veratti, you guys be the next ballon'd'or winner but watch out Neymar!!!
Magic_Gloves
8
Paulo Dybala. He played for Juventus. They are both amazing at long shots. They are both the maestro's of free kicks. There passing accuracy is class. There can't really be another Pirlo but there can be very similar player to Pirlo which I think is Dybala. If Dybala and Thiago and KDB and Isco got mixed together that would be really really close to Pirlo. Dybala is the closest though