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he pushed himself for a bit, not even nearly enough, i have seen every game he has played and his lack of effort,selfishness and stupidity on the ball has seeped into the whole team...that basel performance was disgraceful and down to him not putting a shift in. the players don't trust him...he needs to improve rapidly

Stanley Park, I read what you say, not disagree, but I do - that was then re JC, this is now, Mario has had time in Italy and a WC, so a bit more knowledgeable more maturity. If he was put into the team last season, say without Louis, then I think it would be so different regarding his play, but he is blending in a squad which has an influx of approx 40% new players, it takes time.