[han2503]

Let's keep all match discussions here starting with the Fiorentina game if there is anyone watching. I'll update the title of the thread accordingly

[Fillipo Simone]

Another pathetic performance overall.

Sure, Gattuso seems to be confident, honest and he brings out the best (at least partially) from our (limited) players. But this is where his inexperience becomes a problem. Unlike Montella he's able to pump up the team (something Montella also knew how to do in season 1) and if everything goes according to plan we're a solid team. But the moment trouble occur we're lost. We lack the kind of mechanisms that prevent us from going AWOL after taking an early lead. This mentality problem can only be solved by modern forward thinking football or an experienced coach.

The trouble is, I think Rino has (just like Brocchi and Pippo) learned from Carletto's trick book and I think this is were Ancelotti also had the most troubles: keeping the team spirit/mentality balanced and intact. But back then we had monsters like Ringo and true leaders like Paolo on the pitch to make this work.

Nowadays it's a simple routine. Milan start good, score, then become static and lazy and very soon completely ineffective. We invite the opposition to start pressuring and hand them a goal or two.

Sidenotes:
- we lack true quality in attack
- Silva is IMO not cut for the task; he's perhaps the biggest failure of our camaign
- we lack ideas in midfield