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Adu Catches Ranieri's Eye In Monaco Win
Freddy Adu fell off the international radar somewhat after making a splash when he joined Major League Soccer at a young age, but his recent play for Monaco had gained the midfielder more notice.
Jan 8, 2009 6:01:45 PM
MILAN, Italy - Until a few years ago, US international Freddy Adu was depicted as the
new, rising star of world soccer. At just 14 years old, he was already
playing professionally in Major League Soccer, with DC United.
It was somewhat unavoidable, then, that he would fall off some, when he was shipped off from United to Real Salt Lake.
But now, with AS Monaco, the potential is beginning to show. And although he is still only 19 years old, some think he may already seem “old.”
That was the impression apparently made on Juventus manager Claudio Ranieri in a friendly played Tuesday between his club and the Monegasque side.
He was impressed by Adu, who can play as a withdrawn forward or, when necessary, on the flank, thanks to his dribbling and quickness. Against Juventus, the American starlet created the penalty that led to ASM’s only goal of the game, which Monaco won in penalties.
“But is he really only 19 years old?" Ranieri wondered after the game, possibly interested in the youngster.
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It was somewhat unavoidable, then, that he would fall off some, when he was shipped off from United to Real Salt Lake.
But now, with AS Monaco, the potential is beginning to show. And although he is still only 19 years old, some think he may already seem “old.”
That was the impression apparently made on Juventus manager Claudio Ranieri in a friendly played Tuesday between his club and the Monegasque side.
He was impressed by Adu, who can play as a withdrawn forward or, when necessary, on the flank, thanks to his dribbling and quickness. Against Juventus, the American starlet created the penalty that led to ASM’s only goal of the game, which Monaco won in penalties.
“But is he really only 19 years old?" Ranieri wondered after the game, possibly interested in the youngster.
-- Goal.com
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