For Every Plus There’s A Minus

By: cathal | March 28th, 2009

It may be a case of dark days in Rome right now but perhaps we are beginning to see a chink of light in our recent misfortune. Pandev has been speaking about his contract and hinting that he is close to an agreement with the club on a new four-year deal. This may just be the boost Lazio need right now.

Goran may be having a miserable season by his own high standards but you can’t fault his spirit and ability for chipping in with vital goals. As I have previously stated, my fear with the Macedonian is that he may have peaked too soon and we could be missing out on the prime time to sell him. Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad that he looks set to stay, delighted in fact but who can tell what the future holds and we as fans can only hope he improves further and goes on to become a legend of our colours.

On the contrary, Juan-Pablo Carrizo may go down in history for all the wrong reasons. Recently, he has expressed a desire to leave the club and now he is blaming the Italian mentality for his poor form this season. I welcomed this guy with open arms when he came here but I can’t embrace such an egotistical attitude. His excuse is almost laughable; would Buffon be a bad goalkeeper if he was in England? Would Casillas be disastrous in Brazil? I understand that South American goalkeepers need time to adjust to the pace of Calcio and perhaps even the European lifestyle but I think JP has gone too far with these comments. One can draw direct comparisons between the Argentine and Muslera. Last season Fernando was atrocious, everyone remembers that Milan game but credit to the guy, he persisted, worked hard and showed the kind of spirit us fans demand of our players. Thus far, Carrizo hasn’t done the same. We have witnessed it with many other stoppers as well; Julio Cesar flattered to deceive at first and there’s also that Brazilian fella who plays for that team whose name we won’t mention. It’s a shame because I had hoped an international goalkeeper could be the ultimate coup. Unfortunately that doesn’t appear to be the case. I can’t help but think a summer parting would be best for both parties but Lotito doesn’t agree with me. Typical.

Thanks for all the contributions you have made during these turbulent times. I will do my utmost to lighten the mood come what may. For me at least and I’m sure the majority of you feel the same, now more than ever we stand united as fans. Your comments speak volumes. Forza Lazio!