The following is a scouting report of new Juventus midfielder Fabio Miretti by J Analyst – please follow him here on Twitter.
Fabio Miretti:
Pros: Off the ball movement between the lines
Finding space
Finding space requires both vision and awareness, and Miretti possesses both due to his consistent scanning (checking over his shoulder) and all-round game intelligence.
For a player to master finding spaces, his reference points are:
- Ball
- Teammates
- Opponents
- Space
Filling Space
- After finding space Miretti doesn’t hesitate to fill in that space he found earlier
Body Orientation
- Body orientation is how the player positions his body to receive the ball. Miretti possesses a flexible body orientation thanks to his agility and anticpation.
Relating all principles together
- The last phase is to connect the technical activity to the context of the game after a player has performed all the principles mentioned earlier. Miretti has a brilliant first touch which makes him a strong player when it comes to off the ball movements.
Cons: Dwells on the ball rather than looking for passing options
- I think this is one of most negative traits that Miretti possesses right now – he has not improved his passing, especially through ball. Once he improves his passing game as well as his vision after receiving the ball, he will be a lethal weapon for Juventus in the final third as well as attacking transitions.
