Originally Posted by Billy Goat Sverige #ItalianStallion They don't like it up 'em, B
"Plenty of strikers can score goals," he said, gesturing to the famous old stands casting shadows around us. "But a lot have found it difficult wearing the number 9 shirt for The Arsenal."
Originally Posted by redgunamo For some reason, Italian players don't do well in England. I think only Balotelli has won the Premier League? Very few top Italian players have come to England at their peak. Others who did well - Zola, Vialli, Di Canio
Originally Posted by redgunamo For some reason, Italian players don't do well in England. I think only Balotelli has won the Premier League? It's the weather. You can't expect a native of Turin or Milan to deal with chilly English winters.
Originally Posted by Mo Britain less Europe Very few top Italian players have come to England at their peak. Others who did well - Zola, Vialli, Di Canio Historically they are not really a footballing nation prone to travelling I believe.
Originally Posted by Sir C It's the weather. You can't expect a native of Turin or Milan to deal with chilly English winters. Precisely. Not like all those Brazilians and Africans.
Originally Posted by Mo Britain less Europe Very few top Italian players have come to England at their peak. Others who did well - Zola, Vialli, Di Canio You forgot Angelo Ogbonna.
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