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 Sep 24 2011, 09:50 PM
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Prima Squadra  Group: Moderators Posts: 39,655 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109  |
QUOTE (Zed.D @ Sep 24 2011, 07:09 PM)  I love it how every time he gets injured the "cash in on him" comments flow! Anyway, I'm curious to see if he'd still get injured like this at another top team. I feel there's something wrong with MilanLab. when Pato first came he wasn't known to be injury prone, and he did go on 1 season and a half without this sort of injury (he got injured a few times like twisting his ankle against Fiorentina but they were of completely different nature). then he got big and tall and suddenly ridiculous thigh injuries started. I'm not saying he wasn't potentially an injury prone player, he definitely was, and that's why our managers and the medical team should've been more cautious when they decided he wasn't big enough for Serie A. the club's reluctance to take any responsibility and admitting that MilanLab has become utter **** is the saddest part. it's not just Pato, just look at how many injuries we've had to deal with over the last 3-4 years. it's unreal. 100% with you @ milanbuf. Yep I'm serious, simply because Balotelli is not worth the trouble he causes. You don't just look at these things from an individual aspect either, because him making a neusance of himself would disrupt the entire team, and that is something we don't need, especially with all the strong personalities we have already in the group. Cassano is enough thank you very much. And I think Balo will go through the same thing Cassano went through, he won't get his act together until he wakes up and matures, and that won't be happening any time soon. Plus, simply on a footballing aspect, Pato is the better player, so I'd take his 3 to 4 injuries a season ahead of getting Balotelli. |
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Sep 24 2011, 10:30 PM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali  Group: Full Members Posts: 3,717 Joined: 3-September 09 From: Kosova Member No.: 6,786 |
Mario Balotelli attempted 2 shots, created 2 chances and scored the opener in the 30 mins played as a sub for Man City today.
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Sep 24 2011, 10:34 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Moderators Posts: 39,655 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
QUOTE (d'Arc.LP @ Sep 24 2011, 10:30 PM) Mario Balotelli attempted 2 shots, created 2 chances and scored the opener in the 30 mins played as a sub for Man City today. Should that really say anything to us? Pato is still by far the better player, injuries or not. And I wouldn't go anywhere near Balo with a 10 foot pole, hope our management see it the same. He's nothing but trouble |
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Sep 24 2011, 10:35 PM
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The brightest sun is the purest gun Group: Full Members Posts: 26,848 Joined: 23-June 06 From: Albania Member No.: 2,008 |
QUOTE (d'Arc.LP @ Sep 24 2011, 11:30 PM) Mario Balotelli attempted 2 shots, created 2 chances and scored the opener in the 30 mins played as a sub for Man City today. You really like Balotelli, don't you? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) |
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Sep 24 2011, 10:41 PM
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Giovanissimi Regionali B Group: Full Members Posts: 1,491 Joined: 5-August 10 From: Buffalo, NY Member No.: 7,674 |
QUOTE (han2503 @ Sep 24 2011, 05:34 PM) Should that really say anything to us? Pato is still by far the better player, injuries or not. And I wouldn't go anywhere near Balo with a 10 foot pole, hope our management see it the same. He's nothing but trouble No matter how much better you think Pato is (and I think we disagree as to the width of that gap) he isn't of any use if he can't make it off the injury table and onto the pitch. Sorry, I like my star strikers to actually feature as much as possible. I also think the crazy Balotelli thing is overblown. |
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Sep 24 2011, 10:44 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Moderators Posts: 39,655 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
QUOTE (milanbuf88 @ Sep 24 2011, 09:41 PM) No matter how much better you think Pato is (and I think we disagree as to the width of that gap) he isn't of any use if he can't make it off the injury table and onto the pitch. Sorry, I like my star strikers to actually feature as much as possible. I also think the crazy Balotelli thing is overblown. I don't think it's overblown in any way, shape or form, his record is very well publicised (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) And I don't want that anywhere near Milan. And I don't feel I'm exagerating the gap between them either, Pato is the better finsher, better dribbler, faster etc. I'd trade Pato for Aguero or someone of that calibre, but certainly not a head case like Balo. |
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Sep 26 2011, 08:25 PM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Full Members Posts: 3,717 Joined: 3-September 09 From: Kosova Member No.: 6,786 |
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Sep 26 2011, 09:03 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 18,833 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Croatia, Zagreb Member No.: 1,564 |
Honestly, he should get rid of the mustache.
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Sep 26 2011, 09:14 PM
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The brightest sun is the purest gun Group: Full Members Posts: 26,848 Joined: 23-June 06 From: Albania Member No.: 2,008 |
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Sep 26 2011, 10:03 PM) Honestly, he should get rid of the mustache. +1 |
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Oct 8 2011, 09:43 AM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Full Members Posts: 3,717 Joined: 3-September 09 From: Kosova Member No.: 6,786 |
Pato and Barbara at Porto Rotondo
(IMG:http://pato7.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Pato-and-Barbara-Porto-Rotondo1..jpg) more pics: Alexandre Pato's Fan Page |
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Oct 8 2011, 11:02 AM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 18,833 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Croatia, Zagreb Member No.: 1,564 |
Naah, at least Borriello's pictures were interesting,... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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Oct 8 2011, 04:39 PM
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Primavera Group: Helpers Posts: 18,058 Joined: 9-February 06 Member No.: 1,265 |
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Nov 20 2011, 11:57 AM
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Allievi Regionali B Group: Full Members Posts: 6,098 Joined: 24-February 10 From: Lebanon Member No.: 7,239 |
QUOTE Alexandre Pato made an impressive, albeit unlucky, comeback for Milan after two months. “I’ve been working on my muscles and my mind.” The Brazilian had been out of action since suffering yet another thigh strain at the end of September and was unfortunate not to score in last night’s 0-0 draw with Fiorentina, hitting the post. “I could’ve played sooner, but I trained so hard and I missed the pitch during these two months,” said The Duck. “It felt great, as I was able to make my usual movements. I was a bit unlucky with the upright, but hopefully the ball will go in easier on Wednesday against Barcelona.” Coach Massimiliano Allegri said in Friday’s Press conference that he expected more from Pato, who should learn from the Milan veterans. “In these two months I arrived early in the morning, at 8-8.30, and would do a double training session every day,” explained the striker. “I will always work hard from here on in to ensure I don’t suffer an injury relapse. I am happy, as I worked on my muscles and my mind, because often recurring injuries can knock you down. I always trained with joy, as I wanted to come back and now I’m happy.” He looked very good yesterday,and I don't really understand Allegri's criticism of him,he's just not the player Allegri thinks he is.I believe he should be play as a similar role to Higuan in Real Madrid.As a poacher if you like.Problem is,I don't see him having the same quality of support.I think he might work better now though,since Ibra's roaming more,assisting and stuff. This post has been edited by William405: Nov 20 2011, 11:58 AM |
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Nov 21 2011, 12:50 PM
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Allievi Nazionali Group: Full Members Posts: 9,420 Joined: 14-August 09 Member No.: 6,730 |
It's very hard to define Pato's position because he hasn't ever had a long enough sustained run in the team without a lengthy injury interrupting it.
A few years back I saw him making a mazy dribble at Lecce before just missing the target - at that point he looked like he could be a Messi type. Then when he returned eventually from another injury he couldn't beat a man for love nor money, but was able to score important goals. So it's hard to figure out exactly how and where he should play. fwiw I think his most potent weapon is pace, and against Barca it was exploited to the full with a clinical finish at the end of it. Pace for a striker is a great weapon, but only if you get the supply, and I'm not sure we play the kind of game that exploits Pato's best qualities. So, to answer the question I appear to be asking myself, I literally do not know what Pato's best position is. Suppose the best way to find out is for him to remain injury free and play for a long period of time. |
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Nov 21 2011, 01:16 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,194 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
Problem is that pace is not enough at a top club where teams play deep against you. He scored against Barca because of their arrogance of playing the backline practically on the half way line. I'm not saying he has nothing else to his game, he has a lot, but he hasn't shown it for a while now - mainly because he isn't playing!
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