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Hopefully, Bianchi will be revitalized by a return to Italy and the Serie A. While he looked good at Manchester City, his performance certainly did not compare with last season at Reggina. Perhaps it was the difference in style, I can't be sure.
If it works, Lazio could start to work with a rotating striker system, allowing Pandev, Rocchi and Bianchi to all get regular starts and chip away at fatigue, which was such an important factor in our problems this season. What I fear, however, is that Bianchi was purchased as a long-term replacement for Pandev, who might be sold this summer.
That would be a mistake, not only because we Laziale love Pandev's skill and work ethic. The team absolutely needs three fit, in form strikers. (Tare, who I at least respect for his work ethic, and Makinwa do not cut it, and I have not seen enough of Del Nero to make an assessment.) ONE OF OUR BIGGEST PROBLEMS this year has been far too thin of a squad, making a combination of European play, league competition and cup competition a recipe for disaster. 09 07

"What I fear, however, is that Bianchi was purchased as a long-term replacement for Pandev, who might be sold this summer"

I agree, This is sounding like more and more of a reality with every new Pandev transfer quote.  Pandev is still better and actually seems to be attached to Lazio while Bianchi is more concerned with getting the hell out of England.  It's great that Lotito finally signed a good player but to lose Pandev would make this whole situation just smoke and mirrors.  Mabye he thinks its a publicity stunt to show that he will spend money.  Yes it's great that they could have three strikers to rotate, would also be nice to actually have another important competition to participate in and this is still not gaining any ground.  With all the bad luck and injuries/suspensions to the defense and Stendardo wanting to leave this is insane.  When is the deadline? Any news of a defender signing? 

Yeah I agree. He made a few selfish moves today and kept the ball way too long and didnt pass when he should have. He's scored two goals thus far, but that doesnt mean as much as how he fits in with the team.

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This could be the same case with players like Gilardino and Tavano, many of the lower rank teams have a striker that scores most of their goals.  

Concentrate on Serie A?

I say grab that UEFA cup spot if you can. I know they have a slim chance of getting it, with their irregular play, but what are they going to gain by not being in any international competitions? They're certainly not going to win the Scudetto.

I was skeptical about how well the tridente would work, it seemed to sacrifice too much and i didn't really know how well Pandev would do in the new position. After two games, I really like it. I think this could be the model for Lazio in the next season. Bianchi seemed to do well in the first 3/4 of the match but he still shoots when he should pass. They need to develop his play-making abilities and get him to broaden his vision if he's going to be a long-term fit for the club. The other thing I like about him is that given his youth he fits nicely with the getting older Rocchi and the prime-time Pandev. As Rocchi gets older, Bianchi would fit in nicely and play a bigger and bigger role. Assuming we decide to keep Rolandinho I think we should send Mauri off and get Meghni more time on the field. Having Meghni, Ledesma and Mauri, in the absence of UEFA play, is too many of the same player for our needs.