Not long ago, a former Milan senior B team was interviewed and criticized Juventus' new general manager Komoli's football philosophy of relying on 'big data'.
He said: "If Juventus only relies on data and pursues numbers, it is destined to fail. Football does not work like this, it is composed of feelings and intuition. Behind the numbers is people, it is actions."
"A scouting system that relies on big data cannot replace the professional vision of traditional sports directors. A full-back crosses 15 times, not necessarily a top player. We need to look at the specific background and tactics. Maybe he can cross 15 times because he has teammates like Yamal around him. In this way, he just needs to cross it. "
"I have seen too many examples of being deceived by 'highlights' in my career. You need someone who really understands football, not just someone who understands data, because everyone has data."
"Manchester United has won nothing in 15 years (actually there are championships). The reason is very simple. Manchester United lacks a real sports director. If Juventus also makes such a mistake, the future is doomed to be a series of failures."