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 Sep 14 2006, 11:29 AM
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Prima Squadra  Group: Moderators Posts: 39,655 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109  |
Spoilt for choice
Ancelotti signaled total confidence with his winning line-up against AEK and the players responded in force. CARLO ANCELOTTI ‘I evaluated the situation and I thought it better to use the rotation system. I don’t want to overwork some of the players and leave others out that are in good shape. Everything worked out well and we are very happy. This is an important weapon. We have players that are the complete package. Like Brocchi, for example, can cover different positions and that’s important for the midfield. ‘We were beaten down all summer and our desire to win again has grown. We want to do even better than in the past. ‘The team get a vote of confidence because they improved on those aspects that created problems against Lazio. Gourcuff demonstrated good timing on the goal. Bonera will play soon as well. The new players are fitting in well. I am really happy Gourcuff is here. He is reliable and has great potential.’ MAURO TASSOTTI ‘Tonight’s game was great, the team are improving. We are really happy with the performance. Milan were precise and that was exactly what we wanted. Gourcuff could become very important to us and that’s why we must pay him a lot of attention. ‘Oliveira knows how to communicate well with Kakà , he moves a lot and looks for the tight passes. He needs to play because he was out for a bit. We are happy with his performance. Paolo has played two games in just a few days; we will see how you does in the upcoming days. We substituted many players and we did well because it helped us to find the necessary motivation. We are truly happy that we can count on every player and that we have the luxury of choice.’ DARIO SIMIC ‘I am happy to have played as a central defender, I really like that position. If you play with Milan, then you must always think about winning. We have new young players and there will be more rotation, but also the new players have the right mindset. We played really well tonight, all the way from keeper to forward. We were more precise than with Lazio.’ CLARENCE SEEDORF ‘Ancelotti has shown that he believes in all of us and the team reacted in the best possible way. I am happy for Gourcuff. We can be satisfied. Yoann is young and very talented. He could give a lot to this side. We have a long road ahead of us this year, we need everyone and the desire to win.’ KAKA' ’Gourcuff did very well. He fitted in right away and did well. He is strong, strong enough to always play. He is very intelligent. We have started the season well, as opposed to last year, and that is a good thing. We are a happy group, happy to stay on the field.’ |
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Sep 14 2006, 11:31 AM
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Prima Squadra Group: Moderators Posts: 39,655 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
I'm glad that Carlo is learning that you need to rotate the squad, for it to be able to play well for the entire season. I hope he continues to use the rotation system, especially since everyone seems to think that Milan will not be able to hold on for the entire season because of the age of the squad.
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Sep 14 2006, 11:42 AM
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Allievi Regionali B  Group: Helpers Posts: 6,764 Joined: 30-October 05 From: Israel Member No.: 787 |
QUOTE (han2503 @ Sep 14 2006, 01:29 PM) ‘I evaluated the situation and I thought it better to use the rotation system. I don’t want to overwork some of the players and leave others out that are in good shape. Everything worked out well and we are very happy. This is an important weapon. We have players that are the complete package. Like Brocchi, for example, can cover different positions and that’s important for the midfield.  Finally. Maybe this time Pirlo will be in good form at the end of the season |
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Sep 14 2006, 12:05 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Moderators Posts: 39,655 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
QUOTE (mishale @ Sep 14 2006, 10:42 AM) Finally. Maybe this time Pirlo will be in good form at the end of the season Hopefully. I think Carlo will use the rotation system more, since the players who don't normally play gave him confidence that they can still play well and win the game in style. Last season when Carlo switched things around ie. rotated the squad, qe suffered a lot and even sometime lost the game, and that's why he always sticks to the normal starting 11, but if the players instill him with faith in them then I don't see why he won't use the rotation system |
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Sep 14 2006, 12:15 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
QUOTE (han2503 @ Sep 14 2006, 01:31 PM) I'm glad that Carlo is learning that you need to rotate the squad he knows that he should ... but for example what he did against Lecce last season was not rotation ... it was a like a Coppa Italia (for everyone but Inter) or pre-season match!!!! QUOTE (mishale @ Sep 14 2006, 01:42 PM) Finally. Maybe this time Pirlo will be in good form at the end of the season I was so happy to see Pirlo out of the squad!!!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Sep 14 2006, 01:00 PM
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Esordienti B 96 Group: Full Members Posts: 305 Joined: 17-July 05 From: Melbourne, Aussie Member No.: 21 |
QUOTE (dst @ Sep 14 2006, 09:15 PM) I was so happy to see Pirlo out of the squad!!!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Â (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) i hope you're refering about him getting some rest (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) This post has been edited by DvZ: Sep 14 2006, 01:00 PM |
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Sep 14 2006, 01:03 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
QUOTE (DvZ @ Sep 14 2006, 03:00 PM) i hope you're refering about him getting some rest (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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Sep 14 2006, 03:34 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Moderators Posts: 39,655 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
QUOTE (dst @ Sep 14 2006, 11:15 AM) he knows that he should ... but for example what he did against Lecce last season was not rotation ... it was a like a Coppa Italia (for everyone but Inter) or pre-season match!!!! Yes you're right, but last night's game was a clear example of how you should rotate your team, and Carlo did that to perfection. The Lecce match was a bit different, we where heading into a crucial CL tie and he decided to rest oll of the usual starters. Last year we still had a very great bench, definately better then the Lecce starting 11, but the problem was that the players on the bench never usually play so they all played bad. QUOTE (dst @ Sep 14 2006, 11:15 AM) I was so happy to see Pirlo out of the squad!!!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Me too, and in a way I wanted Gila to play because this was a golden opportunity for him to break his duck, but I think Carlo was right to bench him and give him a rest, it was clear on Sunday how much the match against France took out of them, especially Gila and Pirlo, who where practically the only ones against France that where doing anything (Rino also played great) |
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Sep 14 2006, 03:45 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 |
If we won't get any injuries this season, everything's gonna be fine. We still have a great bench. Players like Simic, Jankulovski, Ambrosini, Brocchi, Gourcuff, Gilardino etc. would be the manager's first choice in any other team. I tell you, we have a great squad. Also, getting rid of players who have won nearly everything like Stam, Rui Costa and Sheva and replacing them with youngsters hungry for trophies like Bonera, Gourcuff and Oliveira is a clever move.
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Sep 14 2006, 04:34 PM
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Insert cool title here<-- Group: Moderators Posts: 4,121 Joined: 7-May 06 From: Berlin, Germany Member No.: 1,792 |
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Sep 14 2006, 02:45 PM) If we won't get any injuries this season, everything's gonna be fine. We still have a great bench. Players like Simic, Jankulovski, Ambrosini, Brocchi, Gourcuff, Gilardino etc. would be the manager's first choice in any other team. I tell you, we have a great squad. Also, getting rid of players who have won nearly everything like Stam, Rui Costa and Sheva and replacing them with youngsters hungry for trophies like Bonera, Gourcuff and Oliveira is a clever move. I agree with most of the things you said, but Simic? He's not even a good sub, sorry... |
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Sep 14 2006, 06:35 PM
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Allievi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 8,465 Joined: 9-March 06 Member No.: 1,388 |
QUOTE (LaPalma @ Sep 14 2006, 09:34 AM) I agree with most of the things you said, but Simic? He's not even a good sub, sorry... Ditto. Agree with eveything but Simic. |
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Sep 14 2006, 09:49 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 |
Oh c'mon, he's not that bad. People are too harsh on him. Don't forget he used to be in the first line-up at Inter, and also at Milan in his first season. He's a decent player IMHO.
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Sep 14 2006, 10:01 PM
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Allievi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 8,465 Joined: 9-March 06 Member No.: 1,388 |
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Sep 14 2006, 02:49 PM) Oh c'mon, he's not that bad. People are too harsh on him. Don't forget he used to be in the first line-up at Inter, and also at Milan in his first season. He's a decent player IMHO. As Han already said, his passing is worst than terrible most of the time and I seriously don't see a place for such player in Milan's starting 11... |
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Sep 14 2006, 10:04 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Moderators Posts: 39,655 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
QUOTE (pKillerMax @ Sep 14 2006, 09:01 PM) As Han already said, his passing is worst than terrible most of the time and I seriously don't see a place for such player in Milan's starting 11... Yes I did say he is terrible at passing the ball, But he is still solid and a good back-up. I think he should stay |
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Sep 14 2006, 10:51 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
QUOTE (han2503 @ Sep 15 2006, 12:04 AM) Yes I did say he is terrible at passing the ball, But he is still solid and a good back-up. I think he should stay So is Kaladze ... neither can play without Nesta beside them ... |
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