[han2503]

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.’

[X-Offender]

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.

This post has been edited by X-Offender: Sep 14 2006, 03:46 PM

[LaPalma]

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...

[Fillipo Simone]

I agree with most of the things you said, but Simic? He's not even a good sub, sorry...

A bit to harsh I would say...how would you imagine a Milan sub? Do you think someone much better would like to sit most of the season on the bench? Surely not someone like Gallas?? It has to be a mediocre defender, allways ready to fill a place when needed and to do a decent job. And that is Å imić really capable of. And if he hadn`t been pushed over and over again to the RB position, he maybe would correct his passing errors.