Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Spalletti Hails Versatile Vucinic

fount : goal.com



The Montenegrin international caused all sorts of havoc in Roma's weekend friendly against Monaco, despite the fact neither he nor fellow forward Vincenzo Montella could get on the score-sheet.

Widely regarded as a remarkable talent just waiting to explode, Vucinic has yet to nail down a defined role at Stadio Olimpico, often playing on the left wing to accommodate Francesco Totti up front.

The 24-year-old impressed in his skipper's absence last term, however, scoring some crucial - and spectacular - goals as the Giallorossi narrowly missed out on the Scudetto.

Spalletti hopes to see Vucinic develop even further this season, although he hinted that the former Lecce man is likely to remain as a sort of utility forward for the time being.

"Vucinic can play in two roles," the Italian tactican said after the Monaco game. "He can be powerful as a winger as he can make runs and cut into the centre.

"As a forward he looks for goal and makes space for his team-mates and he created the missed chances for Vincenzo Montella."

Mike Maguire

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