Tagged: Sebastian Giovinco

Italy’s Andrea Pirlo and Sebastian Giovinco omissions not surprising – ESPN FC

Italy’s Andrea Pirlo and Sebastian Giovinco omissions not surprising – ESPN FC

The omissions aren’t surprising but that doesn’t mean they’re correct at least not in Giovinco’s case. If Conte’s chief reason is that he doesn’t see Giovinco as a fit for his preferred system in a tactical sense then fine. I still think his form should have been good enough to warrant a trip to the training camp and go from there. Not too many great options for Italy to choose from in attack so a player who would come in as one of the more experienced internationals who can somewhat play as a forward should’ve been chosen. Oh well.

Sebastian Giovinco: ‘I don’t really care if I’m the face of MLS or not’ | Football | The Guardian

Sebastian Giovinco: ‘I don’t really care if I’m the face of MLS or not’ | Football | The Guardian

I think he is becoming the face of the MLS, especially if he continues to perform as he has. The arrival of players like Giovani Dos Santos and Antonio Nocerino etc were, in my opinion, partly because they saw a player like Giovinco make the move. Toronto needs to make a good run in the playoffs this year, and a decent regular season will help, to start to cement Giovinco’s status even further. I think he should go to the Euros if he continues to play as he has.

Sebastian Giovinco, MLS’s classiest act: ‘I’m playing better than I was in Europe’ | Football | The Guardian

Sebastian Giovinco, MLS’s classiest act: ‘I’m playing better than I was in Europe’ | Football | The Guardian.

From what I’ve seen, yes, Giovinco is playing some great football and some of his best. Constant playing time and fitness will do that. There is the unmistakable fact though that he’s not seeing the same quality of defenders as he did in Italy and there is more space to work with. Make no mistake, there are good players in the MLS obviously but I still think many would point to the Serie A, home of the Catenaccio and all that, has more stringy defenses. As for how Giovinco compares to other stars that have come over. He’s actually in his prime, at 28, as opposed to past it. I think we’ll see the same with Giovani Dos Santos once he gets accustomed to things.

Sebastian Giovinco Headlining MLS and Toronto FC’s Breakthrough into New Era | Bleacher Report

Sebastian Giovinco Headlining MLS and Toronto FC’s Breakthrough into New Era | Bleacher Report.

Agreed. I wanted to see just how Giovinco would impact the MLS and it’s been good so far. Very surprised about the Giovani Dos Santos move and you have to say Giovinco’s impact played a part in that. Interested to see how things progress from here.

Player Focus: Strong Start at Toronto Suggests Giovinco Worth Record Salary

Player Focus: Strong Start at Toronto Suggests Giovinco Worth Record Salary.

Glad he’s doing well. If Toronto make the playoffs then he’ll be considered a good signing. I think that should be the case regardless if he keeps playing the way he has.

Giovinco shows his class for Toronto, FC Dallas in trouble, Chicago heat up

Does Toronto FC’s Sebastian Giovinco show you can be too small for football? | Football | The Guardian

Does Toronto FC’s Sebastian Giovinco show you can be too small for football? | Football | The Guardian.

It will be interesting to see how he does. I don’t really expect anything less than stardom but who knows. I still think he could have starred in Europe but to each his own. He’ll definitely be watched with interest, probably even more than Kaka and David Villa because he’s in his prime.

Why Turin’s wannabe hometown hero was right to spurn north London for North America | FourFourTwo

Why Turin’s wannabe hometown hero was right to spurn north London for North America | FourFourTwo.

Not really sure what I took away from this.

Sure, Sebastian Giovinco struggled for form and playing time at Juventus but he did well elsewhere in the Serie A so I’m sure he could have found a home somewhere else in Italy. The argument about being the superstar doesn’t work either as I’m sure he would’ve been treated as such at most Europa League level clubs across the country, or Europe for that matter.

The only reason that seems to be given about why a move to North London wasn’t good was that he’s seen players like Erik Lamela and Fabio Borini struggle. Okay. Lamela’s first year was rough but he’s been a bit better this year though still dealing with injuries and inconsistency. He’s also only 22.

Giovinco, at 27, has more experience and if he had chosen the right club in the Premier League things could have been different for him. So it just seems like a cop-out to me. Not saying he’s too good for the MLS, nor am I too bothered about the money aspect, but that random jump from the Serie A, the champions no less, is pretty puzzling.

If he comes out and says he’s excited about the project and helping MLS grow then good for him. Not sure his move will spark many others but maybe. That’s why people are saying he’s just in it for the money. He could have done the same elsewhere in Europe to bring an ambitious club become Champions League regulars or something. Sort of like Arsenal.

Should be fascinating to watch him in the MLS though and Toronto FC look like very big favorites on paper with Giovinco, Michael Bradley and Jozy Altidore(if he gets some form).