[Fillipo Simone]

22/10/2007 09:28


We Must Remain Calm, Says Maldini

The Milan captain does not believe that the Rossoneri are going through a crisis despite the defeat against Empoli on Sunday at San Siro.

Paolo Maldini's return did not help Milan as the Rossoneri suffered yet another setback in Serie A on Sunday when Empoli defeated the European Champions 1-0 at San Siro.

"The fact we're behind the others annoys us," admitted the Milan captain. "Not only on Inter, but also on all of the other teams in the top positions.

"However, we're not in a crisis," pointed out quickly Maldini. "We must only remain calm. When we went back in the dressing room there was an unreal silence and Galliani's words comforted us."

For Maldini, having so many players missing upfront is a big reason for what is happening right now.

"Let's remember that we were missing three attackers and this has conditioned more than we expected. We had few solutions in attack."

Following this defeat, Milan are now in 11th place, with 10 points from 8 matches played, 10 points behind league leaders Inter.

From goal.com

[Jack Sparrow]

(IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) I can already hear dst saying goosefeathers...I mean gousfraba.

But how were we missing 3 attackers? Kaka, Ronaldo and??

[Fillipo Simone]

(IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) I can already hear dst saying goosefeathers...I mean gousfraba.

But how were we missing 3 attackers? Kaka, Ronaldo and??

...Serginho? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) No idea (maybe he counts Pato), but,...

22/10/2007 13:19


‘Secret Admirer’ Secret No More

AC Milan manager Carlo Ancelotti has expressed his admiration for Chelsea striker Didier Drogba as rumour mills continue to suggest of a possible January exit from Stamford Bridge.

The Ivory Coast skipper admitted to French media his desire to follow the footsteps of his former manager Jose Mourinho out of Chelsea.

Drogba went on to say that there was something broken at the club following Jose’s departure and believes that the club officials betrayed the outspoken Portuguese manager. The talismanic striker was one of the few Blue players who cried when Jose bid adieu.

Subsequently, the tall forward apologized for his comments and made amends by scoring an early goal against Bolton on Saturday.

That hasn't stopped the rumour mills from spinning, and this won't help either. Milan manager Ancelotti has declared himself as a Drogba fan.

“Drogba is one of the best attackers in the world," he declared. "Who wouldn't want him."

So would Milan look to England's top scorer to end the woes up front?

“We must evaluate the season at the end of the campaign. We shall see what will be necessary," said the longest tenured manager in Serie A.

So this is Carlo saying...please, bring me Drogba,..!!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

This post has been edited by Fillipo Simone: Oct 22 2007, 05:08 PM