[Fillipo Simone]

Let's see how we can manage this one. I assume Milan will be in better shape considering we have van Bommel, Emanuelson and especially Cassano all avaible.

[Fillipo Simone]

I really don't think so, there were very few of our players who actually acted rational against Spurs. Namely Nesta, Abate, Antonini and Thiago. All the others were more bury whining and complaining every chance they got. Yes Spurs really instigated and provoked them and ou've seen me defend all of our players, even Rino's lunacy and Flamini. But really looking at it, with all the experience they brag about they should have seen what Spurs were really trying to do, and showed them up on the pitch.

Well, what about Seedorf (who made a awfull performance), Pato, Amelia/Abbiati and Robinho? That pretty much leaves us to those you're referring - Rino in first place, second Yepes who somehow did not explode, Flamini and Ibra. So it's not such a big list at all IMO.

Granted, Abate joins the attacks and pulls some of the players to his side. But his overall technique is frustrating; sometimes he has the perfect chance, and still, he manages to screw everything up. Sure, sides like Bari or Torin can afford to have such a player, he's useful in their system. But for us he's a waste; Milan shouldn't be reduced to speed and the fact that he gets attention from the opposing defenders, while his attacking overall is less then good. That's why I still rate Oddo - he's old, yes, and past his prime; but his defending ability makes him a tactical handout in moments when we have to defend and cement our right side. A combination of Oddo as RB and a quality young RDM (maybe Flamini) is what Milan should do more often IMO.