Juve-Elia: wasted money?
What happened to Eljero Elia? Many Juventus fans will be wondering this when reading the probable formation of Juventus-Genoa. In fact there is no trace of Dutch player in the eleven chosen by the Conte for the match tomorrow night at the Olimpico. On the left wing Estigarribia should debut. While no newspaper or specialized site tip the former Hamburg player.
Yet Elijah was one of the most celebrated summer hits for Juve. After lengthy negotiations, Marotta brought one of the youngest and most sparkling players of Europe to Turin, returning from a not so happy period in Germany, but viewed as a great talent. The Bianconeri paid Hamburg 4 million straight away. Another 5 will be added in installments over the next two years. And depending on the objectives achieved, the total cost of Elijah could reach to 10 million. Not exactly peanuts.
But So far he has played only once, in Catania. He was criticized by the press for a lack luster performance. Otherwise he has sat on the bench or been in the stands. With Giaccherini out of action, Krasic not on form and Pepe diverted to the right, it seemed that his moment had come. But instead it is Estigarribia’s turn. A sign that the Paraguayan has passed his rival in Conte’s hierarchy. Where ever Elijah is now, he is the last choice for the left. So could those 10 million have been better invested?
