Davide Petrucci

Sean_RedDevil · 14th January 2012, 11:12

He's in the U21 squad for a training camp.

Virtuoso · 14th January 2012, 11:50

Yeah, it's great news for Petrucci and he really deserves it -

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U-21 call for Man Utd starlet

Manchester United’s Davide Petrucci is among the new faces in the Italy Under-21 squad called up by Ciro Ferrara.

The Coach will hold a three-day training camp for the Azzurrini from January 16 to 18 in Rome.

It will include a friendly against Ischia Isolaverde on Wednesday.

Among the new faces in the side are Manchester United midfielder Petrucci and Vicenza starlet Davide Bariti.

More noted members include Roma striker Fabio Borini and Siena hitman Mattia Destro.

U-21 call for Man Utd starlet | www.football-italia.net

Elliott · 14th January 2012, 13:49

Another step in the right direction. I'd love to see him get some cameos in the EL.

Cold_Boy · 14th January 2012, 23:18

I still have high hopes for him watched a few times.

Classy little player.

Career ruined by injury so far obviously.

And nice to see him not making any moans or any focus on him in the media.

Sir A1ex · 14th January 2012, 23:28

How's he been for the reserves since the last post in November?

He's 20 now, right? Time to be looking for involvement with the first team squad, even taking into account his injuries?

Dion · 14th January 2012, 23:33

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Originally Posted by Sir A1ex

How's he been for the reserves since the last post in November?

He's 20 now, right? Time to be looking for involvement with the first team squad, even taking into account his injuries?

He's about 2 years behind where he should be because of injuries, I'd expect him to be blooded in next season. He's got quality, definitely worth preserving with.

Name Changed · 15th January 2012, 05:01

Injuries have fucked him up. He's definitely behind in his development because of it. I still believe he is the best talent we've had in the youth ranks over the last few years, and that includes the likes of Ravel and Pogba. Petrucci has serious quality. I only hope the injuries haven't ruined it.

Longlivekeano · 15th January 2012, 05:04

20 is still young. Remember that scholes, becks, gigs broke through at 22. Gigs, cesc, messi were freaks. Even Fletcher, Danny welbeck lost 1 year through injury but have broken through well

greater wall · 15th January 2012, 10:22

Zidane would be another example, really came into his prime after 24.

RyanGoggs · 15th January 2012, 12:07

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Originally Posted by Longlivekeano

20 is still young. Remember that scholes, becks, gigs broke through at 22. Gigs, cesc, messi were freaks. Even Fletcher, Danny welbeck lost 1 year through injury but have broken through well

Gigs

Seriously hope this kid does something. I remember roma were fuming when we signed him. I'm guessing he would be a first team semi regular if not for injuries.

pocco · 18th January 2012, 13:47

Papers today have said that Petrucci only has 5 months lett on his contract.

evra · 18th January 2012, 13:49

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Originally Posted by pocco

Papers today have said that Petrucci only has 5 months lett on his contract.

Oh ffs have we tied any of our youngsters down?

KingEric7 · 18th January 2012, 16:10

Why was he in the papers anyways? Are they trying to stir shit up about Petrucci now as well?

Name Changed · 18th January 2012, 16:15

Have they nothing better to write about? If he only has 5 months left, I hope he is given a new contract.

Red Norse · 27th January 2012, 17:43

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Originally Posted by evra

Oh ffs have we tied any of our youngsters down?

Makes for good headlines, the press are as clueless about contract contents as we are.

Haven't seen the game yet, but delighted to hear his form is picking up. So unlucky with injuries, like Morrison he has the brain to really influence the game, injuries can't hamper that and he's so naturally talented, I just hope we loan him out sooner rather than later.

Decotron · 28th January 2012, 11:36

Of al the youngster with contract "issues" hes the one Id expect to have been left like this. Given his injuries its understandable from the clubs point of view. That being said his form of late means a new contract should be sorted asap...

Name Changed · 28th January 2012, 15:21

I'd be very surprised if he wasn't given a contract. He has looked excellent recently, and outshone Pogba in my opinion.

Cold_Boy · 29th January 2012, 05:47

Petrucci is going to be class.

I know he had his injury problems but dont understand why he isn't talked about much?

lysglimt · 29th January 2012, 06:32

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Originally Posted by Name Changed

I'd be very surprised if he wasn't given a contract. He has looked excellent recently, and outshone Pogba in my opinion.

Yes and no - he completely took charge of the game in the 2nd half - but by then Pogba wasn't on the pitch. Pogba was superb before the break

Virtuoso · 29th January 2012, 12:46

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Petrucci: I have no regrets. Grow up with Rio Ferdinand and Giggs

(Corriere dello Sport - R. Loria) - From St. Basil in Manchester up to the top of the national Under-21 passing for six years lived in the youth sector Trigoria.

A long and sometimes tortuous, but David Petrucci , captain of the reserve team of Manchester United, back in those days in Rome to answer the first call in Under 21 by Ciro Ferrara, do not look back. His gaze is firmly on the objectives it has set itself: to convince Alex Ferguson to give him a chance with Manchester United and convincing Ferrara to put it in his group on a permanent blue.

THANKS - A good first step to achieving this second goal, Petrucci did yesterday, in the friendly against the Ischia Isolaverde. In the national team has also found a couple of former teammates in the youth field and red and yellow as Florenzi Crescenzi. " I am happy to have them recovered. If we are many here come from Trigoria is a sign that Rome is one of the best areas of the youth of Italy " . Born and raised (even football) in San Basilio Petrucci to 10 years in Trigoria came to stay for six seasons. [...] Lots and sufficient to ensure that his move to Manchester four years ago, caused a sensation and even some controversy.

ADVENTURE - The Rome offered him a contract at the minimum wage and do not raise when an offer came from Manchester, 120 thousand euros per season for three years. Petrucci decided to leave for England . At Rome the prize was established by FIFA to prepare and secure feeling of having lost a talent. "I have no regrets. Manchester for me it was a great opportunity and I have wanted to play. I'm in one of three or four most important companies in the world and my goal is to start and play with the shirt of Manchester United. "

CAPTAIN - Thinking about the first team while Petrucci is growing thanks to the advice of many samples. "I have a great relationship with Rio Ferdinand and another player who always gave me a hand is Giggs. This year I trained for six months, Scholes and I learned a lot from him too. " Yet the adventure in Manchester has not been all downhill. "The first six months have been great. I was also inserted in the Champions League list. Then I had a serious injury that forced me to sit still nearly two years. I worked hard to return and Manchester decided to send the U.S. to make a specific athletic work with Michael Johnson " . From then return to the field, the captain of the reserve team and the renewed attention of Ferguson and Ferrara. Because the road from St. Basil in Manchester was long, but the most important steps are still to be made.

Petrucci: Non ho rimpianti. Cresco con Rio Ferdinand e Giggs e voglio sfondare

Interesting article (translated from Italian) that I've just came across from about a week and a half ago. Good quotes from Davide Petrucci, he seems to be very level-headed and great to see that he has been interacting with some of the senior players too - especially Scholes who would be the perfect role model for him.

pocco · 29th January 2012, 12:48

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Originally Posted by KingEric7

Why was he in the papers anyways? Are they trying to stir shit up about Petrucci now as well?

Can't remember what the story was about, but it did say he had 5 months left. Interestingly, there were 60 scouts at Thursdays game and Fergie said a few of the youngsters could go out. Wonder if Petrucci could be one of them?

Ole's_toe_poke · 14th February 2012, 12:38

So what's the next step for him?

He looks really talented in the reserves this season. Loan next season the best option? I think he's too good for another season of reserve football.

Decotron · 14th February 2012, 14:27

A loan move for him would really need to be the right fit. His style of play could get killed in the wrong team, Welbeck at Preston springs to mind. Id like to see him given a chance in the first team before a loan is considered....

Top · 14th February 2012, 16:19

As great as it is to see him back to his best, I can't help being bitter over where he could have been today if it hadn't been for the injuries.

Some of his through lobbed passes last night were ridiculous. He would be brilliant for someone like Javier Hernandez.

Pogue Mahone · 14th February 2012, 16:34

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Originally Posted by Top

As great as it is to see him back to his best, I can't help being bitter over where he could have been today if it hadn't been for the injuries.

Some of his through lobbed passes last night were ridiculous. He would be brilliant for someone like Javier Hernandez.

Was thinking the exact same thing myself.

68-99-08 · 14th February 2012, 18:37

Maybe he could be the answer to cushion the blow of losing you-know-who... another creative number 10!

Out of interest, how do people compare him with Magnus Eikrem? They are two players who came through with a great deal of technical ability and struggled with various setbacks along the way. Eikrem never really got his chance in the end, I hope the same doesn't happen with Petrucci.

Elliott · 14th February 2012, 19:32

Petrucci is physically stronger and better defensively.

Cold_Boy · 14th February 2012, 20:01

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Originally Posted by 68-99-08

Maybe he could be the answer to cushion the blow of losing you-know-who... another creative number 10!

Out of interest, how do people compare him with Magnus Eikrem? They are two players who came through with a great deal of technical ability and struggled with various setbacks along the way. Eikrem never really got his chance in the end, I hope the same doesn't happen with Petrucci.

I rated Eikrem a bit but imo if Petrucci hadn't got injured for so long he would have been miles ahead.

I believe Petrucci will make it at United.

I hope so at least.

Pogue Mahone · 15th February 2012, 05:43

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Originally Posted by Elliott

Petrucci is physically stronger and better defensively.

Indeed. Don't remember him being so fond of a tackle before his injury. Really puts himself about now. Gets stuck in.

Decotron · 15th February 2012, 09:13

Kids giving you grief Pogue?

Agree about Petrucci and that side of his game. His vision is ridiculous at times.

Striker10 · 15th February 2012, 11:13

Still quite raw when taking on his man but i'm very happy to see him putting himself about abit - especially considering his injury problems. He's obviously strong mentally and hungry to evolve as a player. If he stays fit, you'd think he'll get some cup games and we'll get a better idea then

Decotron · 15th February 2012, 12:18

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Originally Posted by Striker10

Still quite raw when taking on his man but i'm very happy to see him putting himself about abit - especially considering his injury problems. He's obviously strong mentally and hungry to evolve as a player. If he stays fit, you'd think he'll get some cup games and we'll get a better idea then

Not exactly that type of player though is he?

RyanGoggs · 15th February 2012, 12:23

He's one of those I WANT to make it after all the hype and the misfortune he has suffered with injuries. Despite that he probably only has 18 months to prove his worth before he goes looking for regular football elsewhere.

Striker10 · 15th February 2012, 12:57

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Originally Posted by Decotron

Not exactly that type of player though is he?

depends, but it's not like he don't try now and then. Before this season, he wouldn't have been noted for his tackling. I would hope there's much more to come from him. As good as he is at the minute, he's not knocking on the door just yet.

RyanGoggs · 15th February 2012, 15:31

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Originally Posted by Striker10

depends, but it's not like he don't try now and then. Before this season, he wouldn't have been noted for his tackling. I would hope there's much more to come from him. As good as he is at the minute, he's not knocking on the door just yet.

The fact that he is practising hard on tackling shows that he has a good mentality towards getting into the first team. It is pretty obvious that central mid is the position where there are opportunities so adding a good defensive game to his repertoire will aid him in standing a chance at making it. Very good ball player too.

CLK_FPC · 15th February 2012, 16:13

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Originally Posted by 68-99-08

Maybe he could be the answer to cushion the blow of losing you-know-who... another creative number 10!

Out of interest, how do people compare him with Magnus Eikrem? They are two players who came through with a great deal of technical ability and struggled with various setbacks along the way. Eikrem never really got his chance in the end, I hope the same doesn't happen with Petrucci.

I loved Eikrem :-( I still tweet him telling him so. So many false dawns with Eikrem, would have loved for him to have got his chance here.

samabachan · 15th February 2012, 17:05

I think Eikrem suffered for his physical attributes and didn't really have the technique to make up for what he lacked physically.

PS18 · 16th February 2012, 08:15

Mags had plenty of technical ability, don't think that's where he fell short.

CLK_FPC · 16th February 2012, 10:52

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Originally Posted by samabachan

I think Eikrem suffered for his physical attributes and didn't really have the technique to make up for what he lacked physically.

So far off the mark, his technique was a joy to watch.

I remember in the game against Bolton at the start of last season where we won 4-1 I think. He absolutely ran the show, could pick a man out with a long pass with ease, his set pieces were just as impressive.

samabachan · 16th February 2012, 11:02

No it's not so far off the mark. He stood out for the reserves, but even the likes of Jonny Evans or Park in the first team could do things he is capable of. He wouldn't have stood out technically at all in the first team, but he would have had to in order to make up for what he lacks in other areas (the way Scholes did and does)

And I'm not saying he lacked technical ability, I'm saying it wasn't good enough to make up for other shortfalls in his game.

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14th January 2012, 11:12	#281 (permalink)
Sean_RedDevil Twitter bot Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Birmingham + Londinium Posts: 9,977	He's in the U21 squad for a training camp.

14th January 2012, 13:49	#283 (permalink)
Elliott Likes Loan Stickies Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 8,532	Another step in the right direction. I'd love to see him get some cameos in the EL.

14th January 2012, 23:18	#284 (permalink)
Cold_Boy Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London,UK Posts: 17,368	I still have high hopes for him watched a few times. Classy little player. Career ruined by injury so far obviously. And nice to see him not making any moans or any focus on him in the media.

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Sir A1ex First Team Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Where the goals come from. Posts: 19,907	How's he been for the reserves since the last post in November? He's 20 now, right? Time to be looking for involvement with the first team squad, even taking into account his injuries?

15th January 2012, 05:01	#287 (permalink)
Name Changed weso26 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dublin Posts: 21,014	Injuries have fucked him up. He's definitely behind in his development because of it. I still believe he is the best talent we've had in the youth ranks over the last few years, and that includes the likes of Ravel and Pogba. Petrucci has serious quality. I only hope the injuries haven't ruined it.

15th January 2012, 05:04	#288 (permalink)
Longlivekeano Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 2,107	20 is still young. Remember that scholes, becks, gigs broke through at 22. Gigs, cesc, messi were freaks. Even Fletcher, Danny welbeck lost 1 year through injury but have broken through well

15th January 2012, 10:22	#289 (permalink)
greater wall Youth Team Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 407	Zidane would be another example, really came into his prime after 24.

18th January 2012, 13:47	#291 (permalink)
pocco loco Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3,605	Papers today have said that Petrucci only has 5 months lett on his contract.

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KingEric7 Winner of the Tabata bet Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Patrice Evra is that which no greater can be conceived. Posts: 18,928	Why was he in the papers anyways? Are they trying to stir shit up about Petrucci now as well?

18th January 2012, 16:15	#294 (permalink)
Name Changed weso26 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dublin Posts: 21,014	Have they nothing better to write about? If he only has 5 months left, I hope he is given a new contract.

28th January 2012, 11:36	#296 (permalink)
Decotron First Team Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: I am not a man......................I am Cantona Posts: 20,025	Of al the youngster with contract "issues" hes the one Id expect to have been left like this. Given his injuries its understandable from the clubs point of view. That being said his form of late means a new contract should be sorted asap...

28th January 2012, 15:21	#297 (permalink)
Name Changed weso26 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dublin Posts: 21,014	I'd be very surprised if he wasn't given a contract. He has looked excellent recently, and outshone Pogba in my opinion.

29th January 2012, 05:47	#298 (permalink)
Cold_Boy Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London,UK Posts: 17,368	Petrucci is going to be class. I know he had his injury problems but dont understand why he isn't talked about much?

14th February 2012, 12:38	#302 (permalink)
Ole's_toe_poke First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 18,931	So what's the next step for him? He looks really talented in the reserves this season. Loan next season the best option? I think he's too good for another season of reserve football.

14th February 2012, 14:27	#303 (permalink)
Decotron First Team Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: I am not a man......................I am Cantona Posts: 20,025	A loan move for him would really need to be the right fit. His style of play could get killed in the wrong team, Welbeck at Preston springs to mind. Id like to see him given a chance in the first team before a loan is considered....

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Top Admin Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denmark Posts: 23,558	As great as it is to see him back to his best, I can't help being bitter over where he could have been today if it hadn't been for the injuries. Some of his through lobbed passes last night were ridiculous. He would be brilliant for someone like Javier Hernandez.

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68-99-08 Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 877	Maybe he could be the answer to cushion the blow of losing you-know-who... another creative number 10! Out of interest, how do people compare him with Magnus Eikrem? They are two players who came through with a great deal of technical ability and struggled with various setbacks along the way. Eikrem never really got his chance in the end, I hope the same doesn't happen with Petrucci.

14th February 2012, 19:32	#307 (permalink)
Elliott Likes Loan Stickies Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 8,532	Petrucci is physically stronger and better defensively.

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Decotron First Team Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: I am not a man......................I am Cantona Posts: 20,025	Kids giving you grief Pogue? Agree about Petrucci and that side of his game. His vision is ridiculous at times.

15th February 2012, 11:13	#311 (permalink)
Striker10 "Ronaldo and trophies > Manchester United football club" Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 13,348	Still quite raw when taking on his man but i'm very happy to see him putting himself about abit - especially considering his injury problems. He's obviously strong mentally and hungry to evolve as a player. If he stays fit, you'd think he'll get some cup games and we'll get a better idea then

15th February 2012, 12:23	#313 (permalink)
RyanGoggs tasted George Michael Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,835	He's one of those I WANT to make it after all the hype and the misfortune he has suffered with injuries. Despite that he probably only has 18 months to prove his worth before he goes looking for regular football elsewhere.

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samabachan First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Football is about glory, it is about doing things in style and with a flourish, about going out and beating the lot, not waiting for them to die of boredom Posts: 9,355	I think Eikrem suffered for his physical attributes and didn't really have the technique to make up for what he lacked physically.

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PS18 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ruud ftw Posts: 2,075	Mags had plenty of technical ability, don't think that's where he fell short.

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samabachan First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Football is about glory, it is about doing things in style and with a flourish, about going out and beating the lot, not waiting for them to die of boredom Posts: 9,355	No it's not so far off the mark. He stood out for the reserves, but even the likes of Jonny Evans or Park in the first team could do things he is capable of. He wouldn't have stood out technically at all in the first team, but he would have had to in order to make up for what he lacks in other areas (the way Scholes did and does) And I'm not saying he lacked technical ability, I'm saying it wasn't good enough to make up for other shortfalls in his game.