Maradona37
Well-known member
I'm too naive and innocent and kind to play that kind of gameffs. knew it was a trap
I'm too naive and innocent and kind to play that kind of gameffs. knew it was a trap
Tbf, in hindsight, R9 didn't last long after that and Maradona had many issues off the pitch and suited Naples perfectly.Having young/almost-prime Maradona and the best version of R9 ever and squandering it away is the only downside of this legendary club - a history of garbage management and mediocre managers (for the club's stature and mystique).
Tbf, in hindsight, R9 didn't last long after that and Maradona had many issues off the pitch and suited Naples perfectly.
I don't think that makes a difference. Those defenders were legendary because of their reading of the game, man marking and positional sense. Infact, cloggers from midtable clubs are way more aggressive and cynical.True, but in the case of R9, playing in 90s Serie A (highest league level ever) and going up against Maldini, Nesta, Cannavaro, Costacurta, Zanetti and co. on the daily was not good for his knees
He would have lasted way longer in the 90s LL.
I don't think that makes a difference. Those defenders were legendary because of their reading of the game, man marking and positional sense. Infact, cloggers from midtable clubs are way more aggressive and cynical.
It was R9's explosive style that was very hard on his body. That was the primary reason rather than the Italian league which was more tactical than nasty. Similar to Nadal in Tennis, except Nadal is a freak athlete who still managed to have longevity after recovering from the constant injuries. A guy like Nadal would succeed in almost any sport. Seen him play football? He's an absolute baller and could have gone pro.
Ofcourse. Today's Football is really really soft.I see your point about mid-table butchers. But I saw some videos just the other day about Nesta and Maldini vs. R9 and they definitely roughed him up. Hella physical compared to what you see today.
Was it someone on here the other day posted a comment saying that Maldini many years later apologised to Maradona for kicking him in the 80s and Diego told him not to worry about it? Lol.I see your point about mid-table butchers. But I saw some videos just the other day about Nesta and Maldini vs. R9 and they definitely roughed him up. Hella physical compared to what you see today.