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 Maldini books Lazio date |
 Sep 3 2006, 04:05 PM
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Smoking Bianco  Group: Helpers Posts: 14,039 Joined: 15-August 05 From: KWT Member No.: 191  |
QUOTE Paolo Maldini’s four-month injury nightmare is over after he announced he’ll be ready for the Serie A opener against Lazio.
“I really think I’m ready for the start of the season, both from a physical and psychological stand-point,†he told Milan Channel. The Rossoneri captain played 45 minutes in their Trofeo TIM victory, beating both Inter and Juventus to take the summer friendly tournament. “It’s true it wasn’t an entire match, but the knee reacted well and it was an important test on a particularly rough pitch. Despite all of that, there was no swelling. I believe I’m ready to return now.†There were fears last season’s persistent injury concerns would force the 38-year-old to retire, but he’s fired up for his 23rd Serie A campaign and the tough opener against Lazio on September 10. “I don’t think the order of the fixture list can change the course of a championship all that much. We have an eight-point penalty and must therefore try to win every single game. Whether we’re facing more prestigious or easier sides is irrelevant.†Milan were the least affected by the Calciopoli scandal, as Fiorentina, Lazio and Reggina had stronger penalties, while Juventus were demoted and stripped of two Serie A titles. “Italian football has changed a great deal and naturally the most obvious difference is seeing Juventus in Serie B. As a sportsman, I feel it’s right to pay for certain mistakes, but at the same time I hope to see Juve back in Serie A from next season. Italian football needs this club and we respect them as opponents.†The San Siro giants had originally seen their Champions League status removed as a result of the scandal, but they entered through the preliminary round and were paired in Group H with AEK Athens, Anderlecht and Lille. “It’s clear that we were luckier in the draw than in previous years, but that doesn’t mean it’ll be easier,†warned Maldini. “History has shown us that it’s often more difficult to win a group with less prestigious sides than when facing bigger clubs. In Europe nowadays every team can put you under pressure and so we must be extremely careful.†Football Italia |
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Sep 3 2006, 04:39 PM
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Esordienti B 96 Group: Full Members Posts: 305 Joined: 17-July 05 From: Melbourne, Aussie Member No.: 21 |
you're very much welcome to come back to the team... 38 years? doesnt sound too old for me
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Sep 3 2006, 05:00 PM
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Berretti Group: Helpers Posts: 11,735 Joined: 5-September 05 From: Portland Member No.: 347 |
I hope so, this injury is over... we really need Il Capitano this season. No Stam... just some young player with no experience (Bonera).
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Sep 3 2006, 05:09 PM
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Allievi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 8,465 Joined: 9-March 06 Member No.: 1,388 |
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Sep 3 2006, 05:37 PM
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Allievi Regionali B Group: Helpers Posts: 6,764 Joined: 30-October 05 From: Israel Member No.: 787 |
Football just doesn't make players like him anymore...
This post has been edited by mishale: Sep 3 2006, 05:37 PM |
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Sep 3 2006, 07:59 PM
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Primavera  Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
(IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif)
I fear his injury is not completely over ... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) |
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Sep 3 2006, 08:30 PM
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Smoking Bianco Group: Helpers Posts: 14,039 Joined: 15-August 05 From: KWT Member No.: 191 |
I feel he cant give 100% the way he used too, but he will definatly give his all for the last season (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)
Forza Il Capitano !!! |
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Sep 3 2006, 08:31 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Sep 3 2006, 10:30 PM) I feel he cant give 100% the way he used too, but he will definatly give his all for the last season (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)  people here keep saying it's his last season; I don't (want to) think so!!!! |
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Sep 3 2006, 08:45 PM
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Smoking Bianco Group: Helpers Posts: 14,039 Joined: 15-August 05 From: KWT Member No.: 191 |
QUOTE (dst @ Sep 3 2006, 10:31 PM) people here keep saying it's his last season; I don't (want to) think so!!!! Ofcourse u don't and for some reason, I dont feel like it's his last cause he's been with us since I first got into the game .. A loooooong time ago And the day that he hangs up his boots will be a huge blow to us all .. But I think he'll still be strongly involved with Milan and the team (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif) Cuz that's the only thing he has known ever since he got his first contract at Milan. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) |
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Sep 3 2006, 11:11 PM
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Esordienti B 96 Group: Full Members Posts: 416 Joined: 8-October 05 From: California, USA/Milano, Italia Member No.: 572 |
QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Sep 3 2006, 12:45 PM) Ofcourse u don't and for some reason, I dont feel like it's his last cause he's been with us since I first got into the game .. A loooooong time ago And the day that he hangs up his boots will be a huge blow to us all .. But I think he'll still be strongly involved with Milan and the team (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif) Cuz that's the only thing he has known ever since he got his first contract at Milan. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) o course but it will feel so empty with maldini there, even if he is sidelined with an injury, his presence is there. its weird to see him retire. |
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Sep 4 2006, 01:36 AM
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Smoking Bianco Group: Helpers Posts: 14,039 Joined: 15-August 05 From: KWT Member No.: 191 |
QUOTE (dudernahata @ Sep 4 2006, 01:11 AM) its weird to see him retire. I know what you mean .. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
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Sep 4 2006, 08:28 AM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 18,833 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Croatia, Zagreb Member No.: 1,564 |
It would be so strange to start a season without Paolo...to someone else as permanent captain, and not him... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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Sep 4 2006, 08:34 AM
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Pulcini 99 Group: Full Members Posts: 38 Joined: 4-July 06 Member No.: 2,060 |
if maldini retires seedorf should be our next captain
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Sep 4 2006, 08:40 AM
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Esordienti B 96 Group: Full Members Posts: 209 Joined: 4-September 05 From: oshakati/ Namibia Member No.: 344 |
QUOTE (C-Xaris @ Sep 4 2006, 10:34 AM) if maldini retires seedorf should be our next captain why not Gatusso? |
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Sep 4 2006, 09:16 AM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 18,833 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Croatia, Zagreb Member No.: 1,564 |
QUOTE (aaron @ Sep 4 2006, 08:40 AM) why not Gatusso? I`ve said this many times before. We need a rational captain, someone who calms down a possible fight or disruption, someone who can be taken as an example..and do you see the picture now? Sure, Gattuso has great motivating skills, but that he does allways, even without that magicall armband. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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