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Aug 28 2012, 10:01 PM
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Nice thread starter kurt. But I fail to see where the improvement will come from at this point...
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Aug 29 2012, 09:16 AM
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I think there will not be enough time to get the team trained in a new formation. We tried that whole false 9 thing last week with Boateng and it was supposed to work but flopped miserably. No one's fault. You cannot train the whole pre-season with one team, and then in the space of 3 weeks have the rug pulled from beneath you.
For better or worse, we seem at the moment to only have players who suit the 4-3-1-2. I'm going for the three points this time, and therefore a back to basics approach.
Abate---Mexes---Bonera---Antonini ----Urby----Montolivo----Nocerino -------------Boateng-------------- ----Bojan----------Pazzini--------
Bench: Yepes, Zapata, De Sciglio, El Sharaawy, Flamini
I'm not sure if Bojan is comfortable on the right, though I know his left is his stronger foot. Urby is my only un-orthodox position, but I'm hoping Abate and Urby on the right together, will create a quick counter combo. While he can always switch with Boateng during gameplay
Pazzini needs to play for obvious reasons, and therefore Urby as well, since he is the only one in the team capable of crossing.
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Aug 29 2012, 11:25 AM
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Bonera ahead of Yepes???
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Aug 29 2012, 11:39 AM
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Mexes and Zapata should start in the defence. Bonera and Yepes are walking errors
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Aug 29 2012, 02:00 PM
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Naah, Bonera is just plain awful. There were a lot of guys we used to criticize here at MF on and on - Kaladze, Pancaro, Favalli, Zambrotta - to name a few. Well, all of them are better then Bonera.
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Aug 29 2012, 04:02 PM
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QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Aug 29 2012, 05:56 PM)  Pretty much. Don't think I'll forget that Udinese 4-4 game, thanks Bonera. (IMG: style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Or maybe his match against United in the Leonardo era?
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Aug 29 2012, 05:26 PM
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QUOTE (Zed.D @ Aug 29 2012, 06:26 PM)  Poor Bonera, what has he ever done except always keeping his mouth shut and accepting bench role? he's stayed at Milan for days like this, so I'd say he's earned his place in XI. he will be back on bench the moment better players will be available. What?? So after all these Favalli/Zambrotta/... bashing's this is what you come up with? Now really, I find it hard to find a veteran who's always behaved nicely (well, except Zee (IMG: style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) ) no matter if he was benched or played right up front. I also remember this argument didn't pop up until now. Why the sudden change in approach?
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Aug 29 2012, 06:25 PM
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Zapata?
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Aug 29 2012, 09:48 PM
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QUOTE (Zed.D @ Aug 29 2012, 09:47 PM)  I don't know, man. we've played only 1 game so far. isn't it too soon to make assumptions about who's gonna be a starters and who isn't? we've signed Zapata for a reason, maybe he wasn't ready to start against Samp. The same logic was applied for Taiwo...but yes, it's too early. Thing it, Bonera should be our last resort.
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Aug 31 2012, 01:59 PM
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Called-up players:
32.Abbiati, 1.Amelia, 59.Gabriel, 13.Acerbi, 77.Antonini, 25.Bonera, 2.De Sciglio, 15.Mesbah, 76.Yepes, 17.Zapata, 23.Ambrosini, 10.Boateng, 21.Constant, 34.De Jong, 28.Emanuelson, 16.Flamini, 18.Montolivo, 8.Nocerino, 12.Traorè, 22.Bojan, 92.El Shaarawy, 19.Niang, 11.Pazzini.
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Aug 31 2012, 02:05 PM
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Still no Mexes and Abate... We really need those 2 back. Allegri made it sound like the defence is a toss up between Bonera, Acerbi and Yepes. I find this ridiculous as none of those players are really good enough. He should put in Zapata and let him get as situated as possible. Messing around with the back 2 is just stupid. I hope that he doesn't continue playing these games when Mexes is back. We need stability above everything else. I'd go with De Sciglio--Zapata--Yepes--Antonini Monto--De Jong--Nocerino Boateng Pazzini--Bojan
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Aug 31 2012, 02:10 PM
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QUOTE (d'Arc.LP @ Aug 31 2012, 02:07 PM)  Allegri is saying that Bonera will start along side with Acerbi or Yepes in defence, while De Sciglio and Antonini will be on the wings. He says that De Jong will be in the bench, while Pazzini and El Shaarawy will lead the attack. Basically we'll go with this: De Sciglio - Bonera - Acerbi/Yepes - Antonini Montolivo - Ambrosini - Nocerino Boateng Pazzini - El Shaarawy That is not encouraging in the least!! Bonera was the one who made the most mistakes against Samp, yet he's the sure starter (IMG: style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) El Shaa needs a timeout. He's not doing his best out there I didn't feel like he had his head in it at all. Bojan will be able to drop deeper and help out Prince a bit more
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Aug 31 2012, 02:11 PM
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Zapata has to start this one, no more Bonera jokes. QUOTE El Shaa needs a timeout. He's not doing his best out there I didn't feel like he had his head in it at all. Bojan will be able to drop deeper and help out Prince a bit more Yep, agreed.
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Aug 31 2012, 02:14 PM
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ALLEGRI: "Tomorrow Boateng will be the trequartista, El Shaarawy and Pazzini will play upfront. Boateng's conditions are growing, but it's normal because if the striker changes, he also has to change. I still have my doubts on who to start tomorrow vs Bologna in the defense. They did well vs Bologna, but we must improve. Acerbi played 15 games the past season at Chievo and he may play tomorrow. He's a young player and could make mistakes. Bonera will start tomorrow, he'll play with either Yepes or Acerbi, I have not yet decided. De Jong will travel with the team to Bologna, he'll be on the bench and will come up during the game. Bojan can play as the first striker, even if he doesn't has the physic. The midfielders will attack a lot. De Sciglio will start tomorrow, Zapata and Acerbi must grow. At the moment, it'll be Antonini who will start in the left flank."
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Sep 1 2012, 03:19 PM
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What a team that was!
Maldini, Nesta, Pirlo, Seedorf, Rino, Sheva, Kaka, Serginho, Cafu, Dida, Pippo, JDT, Rui, etc, etc. All at their best
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Sep 1 2012, 05:35 PM
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QUOTE (X-Offender @ Sep 1 2012, 07:07 PM)  Just noticed, Boateng could be the only foreign player for us tonight against Bologna. How so? Surely one of Zapata, Mexes, Emanuelson, de Jong or Krkić will play...no?
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Sep 1 2012, 05:40 PM
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QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Sep 1 2012, 07:35 PM)  How so? Surely one of Zapata, Mexes, Emanuelson, de Jong or Krkić will play...no? Nigel de Jong and Bojan Krkic, as new signings, are likely to start on the bench and sub in. Mexes is not selected for the match against Bologna, appears not fit enough, plays with Primavera I think. Wouldn't be the first time Emanuelson won't start, if Ambrosini starts, then him with Nocerino and Montolivo are all Italian. Pazzini and El Shaarawy up front, while Robinho is injured. Our first three fullbacks are Italian. Our first two goalkeepers are two. Acerbi and Bonera could start I guess, but Yepes and Zapata I rather see.
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Sep 1 2012, 05:54 PM
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I don't think Allegri will bench Yepes for Acerbi. He's a Diesel.
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Sep 1 2012, 06:01 PM
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QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Sep 1 2012, 07:54 PM)  I don't think Allegri will bench Yepes for Acerbi. He's a Diesel. Canale Milan said that sources inside the club confirmed Acerbi will play instead of Yepes. Probable line-up: Abbiati; De Sciglio, Bonera, Acerbi, Antonini; Ambrosini, Montolivo, Nocerino; Boateng; El Shaarawy, Pazzini.
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Sep 1 2012, 06:09 PM
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Brace yourself. This will be a real joy.
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Sep 1 2012, 06:57 PM
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QUOTE (X-Offender @ Sep 1 2012, 07:01 PM)  Canale Milan said that sources inside the club confirmed Acerbi will play instead of Yepes. Probable line-up: Abbiati; De Sciglio, Bonera, Acerbi, Antonini; Ambrosini, Montolivo, Nocerino; Boateng; El Shaarawy, Pazzini. this is the line-up i have got on my phone app as well
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Sep 1 2012, 08:00 PM
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Boateng trying everything he can right now. Only player of note
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Sep 1 2012, 08:01 PM
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PENALTY!
Nice play Pazzini
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Sep 1 2012, 08:01 PM
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PENALTY!
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Sep 1 2012, 08:02 PM
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PAZZZOOOOOOO!!!
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Sep 1 2012, 08:02 PM
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Pazzini scores his first goal (IMG: style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Sep 1 2012, 08:07 PM
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Very Ibra like the way he smashed it into that right side
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Sep 1 2012, 08:08 PM
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My my my. What a tackle from De Sciglio
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Sep 1 2012, 08:11 PM
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Impressed by Acerbi so far as well.
What I'm not impressed by is the composition of our midfield. It looks like Monto and Nocerino are miles apart from Ambro. They need to get tighter. Keep the ball better
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Sep 1 2012, 08:13 PM
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This guy really sprinkling the yellows!
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Sep 1 2012, 08:14 PM
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What a bad pass by Nocerino.
Four yellow cards so far; smells like red soon.
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Sep 1 2012, 08:26 PM
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Monto with a problem. If this is serious we're f@cked
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Sep 1 2012, 08:26 PM
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NdJ on
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Sep 1 2012, 08:27 PM
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Pen for Bologna...
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Sep 1 2012, 08:27 PM
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Sep 1 2012, 08:32 PM
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Sep 1 2012, 08:34 PM
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We look so devoid of ideas going forward, I don't know where we can get a goal to win this
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Sep 1 2012, 08:38 PM
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QUOTE (Zed.D @ Sep 1 2012, 10:36 PM)  So, Monto out probably for a month. great. our players falling down like autumn leaves...
Talking about that sliding tackle, or something else? Really? Out for a month? When I saw him on the bench, I thought ''typical, first day since transfer window is closed, our only playmaker may gets a serious injury'' - now we will see how much we could use Aquilani, Merkel, ..., ...
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Sep 1 2012, 08:42 PM
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QUOTE (CHU-LIP @ Sep 2 2012, 01:08 AM)  Really? Out for a month? When I saw him on the bench, I thought ''typical, first day since transfer window is closed, our only playmaker may gets a serious injury'' - now we will see how much we could use Aquilani, Merkel, ..., ... I don't know... it looked like a thigh strain. 3 weeks minimum, right? thanks to Pato we've become very educated in football injuries.
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Sep 1 2012, 08:46 PM
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Like han said, I can't see how we can score in this one. We have zero creativity. Our fullbacks our sitting this match out, the midfield is too defensive while Boateng just shoots the ball around. El Shaarawy. who should be a connection between attack and midfield, once again disappeared.
We need changes, don't know why Allegri decided to put in de Jong.
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Sep 1 2012, 08:51 PM
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Defence falling apart as well now.
Bologna could have scored 3 times by now, aside from the penalty. While we haven't created a clear cut chance
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Sep 1 2012, 09:08 PM
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Has Max forgotten that there is no Ibra on the pitch to save his @ss??!!!
Make a change FFS!!!
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Sep 1 2012, 09:16 PM
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Every setpiece they had, they managed to get a player on the end of it. If their finishing wasn't sh!tty they would have buried us by now
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Sep 1 2012, 09:20 PM
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PAZZOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
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