Berg 0-1 Acquafresca

By: cathal | June 19th, 2009

Two of our targets went head-to-head today in a bid to fire their U21 national sides to glory and it was newly-signed Genoa forward, Acquafresca that prevailed after scoring a classy headed goal. One game is never enough to judge a player upon but I guess the fact that they are both playing for their countries at a relatively high level is a good sign. The question is, will we see either player at our club next season?

Well, if you believe Igli Tare’s latest statement, Roberto certainly won’t be. However, some of you may remember Lotito making a similar announcement about Ballardini shortly before he became our new manager, so I would be inclined to take Igli’s words, throw them out the window and watch the wind gently blow them away. Let my romantic notions of seeing Acqua line out in our colours remain in existance please. He also denied Moretti would be on his way here and I would be doubtful of that rumour, despite the fact the guy is a well-known laziale who would probably jump at the chance of playing for us. It’s a pity not all dreams can be realised.

Make no mistake about it, Parma and Atalanta are the favourites to secure Roberto but we are interested, there can be absolutely no doubt about that no matter what anybody says. Pandev is leaving and we want Acquafresca. The logic is simple. However, the deal won’t be. Genoa want De Silvestri and what would certainly happen in the long-term is that we would potentially lose Lollo for Roberto. So, would you be happy about that? I would. Yes, I understand Lollo is a supremely talented kid, a laziale and a potential candidate for future captaincy but the truth is, we have Lichtsteiner who is a class act and Scaloni and Zauri in reserve. Not only that but we have a certain Marco Davide Faraoni who is an identical player and probably one of the hottest talents in Europe at the tender age of seventeen. Therefore, is there any point in keeping Lollo? I really don’t think so.

There is a deal on the cards here that has “risk” written all over it but it’s a gamble I would be prepared to take. I just hope the president agrees with me. Forza Lazio!