Tuscan Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 God threads like this remind me that I still have heart strings that can be torn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addona Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 God threads like this remind me that I still have heart strings that can be torn. LOL, yeah, I'm there with you ... in spite of myself, I can't help but thinking that he falters just enough to not be cap-tied by Italy. Sadly, until he is cap-tied, I will think there is *some* hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Just so everyone has more information, here is Cristante's profile from zerozero with all match data listed: http://www.zerozero.pt/jogador.php?epoca_id=143&id=234296&op=zoomstats&tpstats=club He's a central midfielder by the way. As you may notice he was sitting on the bench the first 11 weeks of the Serie A season and made 2 appearances in the U19 UCL against Barcelona (scored a goal both times). Then he got his first sub appearance (85') against Chievo the next week (Week 12) and then sat on the bench again until he started the last 2 weeks in league play (W18&19) and also in the Cup QF's yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyJames Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 On football weekly James Richardson referred to him as their "young Canadian fellow". I heard that as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Bob Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 I heard that as well This is how I first found out about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addona Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Didn't see this mentioned anywhere on here, but apparently the CSA has contacted Cristante (see the end of this article on MLS.com): http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/05/22/canmnt-benito-floro-says-success-upcoming-friendlies-important-psychology-an I still don't think we have a chance at this kid, but hell, I guess we don't have much to lose, and hopefully he's one of several players we are going after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DontPanic Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 to me players like this are just meh. Are they going to help us qualify for 2018? Not likely. If we qualify for 2018 without him is he going to make the team? Not Likely. I really think the best hope for us is MLS, NASL and developing our team. Then players like this will not be a fuss. The core of the team that takes us back to the World Cup with be MLS starters. Not benchwarmers or starters on 3rd division teams in 2nd level countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 An AC Milan player is not going to help us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcalibre Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 We are not in a position to turn down guys who have waited for a (bigger) country to call. The likes of Algeria, DR Congo and even the US do it. Yes, it would be ideal if they were all loyal to us until the end, but its not realistic. It's like saying Italy's hockey team shouldn't use players who refused call-ups until they knew Canada was out of the picture. It's self-sabotage, all because you feel a bit spurned that someone would prefer to wait for the professional, career-making environment of a top footy nation, instead of the amateur, shambolic organization of the CSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addona Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 The core of the team that takes us back to the World Cup with be MLS starters. Not benchwarmers or starters on 3rd division teams in 2nd level countries. I think you are misunderstanding ... this wasn't about Aird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DontPanic Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Just to clairfy, I'm not saying turn him down if he wants to come, We are not in a position to do that. I'm saying, when Canada qualifies next for the World Cup it will not be because of hoping for dual nationals to make the difference. It will be becuase of players developed, starting and starring in MLS. I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Just so everyone has more information, here is Cristante's profile from zerozero with all match data listed: http://www.zerozero.pt/jogador.php?epoca_id=143&id=234296&op=zoomstats&tpstats=club He's a central midfielder by the way. As you may notice he was sitting on the bench the first 11 weeks of the Serie A season and made 2 appearances in the U19 UCL against Barcelona (scored a goal both times). Then he got his first sub appearance (85') against Chievo the next week (Week 12) and then sat on the bench again until he started the last 2 weeks in league play (W18&19) and also in the Cup QF's yesterday. Since i posted this back in January Cristante did not see the field again, but did ride the pine for most of Milans' games. They finished mid-table and will likely make wholesale changes to ensure this tragedy does not happen again. Probably won't be too many opportunities for Cristante next season in Milan which means a loan is likely. As far as Canada goes his first choice is obviously Italy and the only way we get him is if he is not good enough for them. He'll choose us only once he realizes he has no shot with Italy, so probably another 6-8 years until that happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 ^ Well, the USA had added 5 or 6 Germans in a similar fashion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 ^ Well, the USA had added 5 or 6 Germans in a similar fashion. We sir, are not the USA. They have made 7 consecutive WC's, we have been shutout of 4 consecutive Hex's. Besides, most of those Germans (except possibly Julian Green) were not going to make the German NT anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 ^ Exactly my point. We have a chance at him if he decides/realizes he will not make Italy's squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Oh sorry i thought you were disagreeing with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 No problem. By the way, I also agree with you with respect to Vitoria and Ferreira. Would take either in a second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One American Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Surprised this escaped notice around here. In September, AC Milan transferred Bryan Cristante to Benfica in Portugal. Transferring out of the country is not quite the death knell it once was for Azzurri selection. But it's not helpful, certainly. Has played 13 times so far, according to Wikipedia's Benfica 2014-15 page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFC07 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Surprised this escaped notice around here. In September, AC Milan transferred Bryan Cristante to Benfica in Portugal. Transferring out of the country is not quite the death knell it once was for Azzurri selection. But it's not helpful, certainly. Has played 13 times so far, according to Wikipedia's Benfica 2014-15 page. So he's teammates with "Canadian" (Steven Vitoria) and former TFC player (Julio Cesar). Good to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 His move to Benfica was discussed in another thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Ya we discussed this before. Prob wont even consider hs till mid to late 20s when his italy chance has passed him buy. Maybe if we qualify for the world cup hed jump on board earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyb Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Bryan Cristante has been called up to the Italy U-21 Squad for their upcoming U-21 Euro Qualifying games. Having troubles posting the link, but it's legit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Bryan Cristante has been called up to the Italy U-21 Squad for their upcoming U-21 Euro Qualifying games. Having troubles posting the link, but it's legit. Italy Under-21 squad to face Slovenia Goalkeepers: Cragno [Cagliari], Provedel [Modena], Scuffet [Como] Defenders: Barreca [Cagliari], Calabresi [Livorno], Conti [Atalanta], Murru [Cagliari], Romagnoli [Milan], Rugani [Juventus], Somma [brescia], Venuti [brescia], Vicari [Novara] Midfielders: Benassi [Torino], Cataldi [Lazio], Cristante [benfica], Mandragora [Pescara] Mauri [Milan], Verre [Pescara] Strikers: Bernardeschi [Fiorentina], Boateng [bari], Cerri [Cagliari], Gazzi [Virtus Entella], Monachello [Atalanta], Verde [Frosinone] http://www.football-italia.net/71677/di-biagio-names-azzurrini-squad Can still use his one time switch as he hasn't represented Italy at the full NT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyb Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Thanks King1010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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