[Zed.D]

I've always defended Bonera. he's not a very good defender and normally shouldn't be a starter. but he's one of the better squad players I can think of. always quite, and ready to cover. I find it hard to complain about him. it's not his fault he gets picked to play for one reason or another.

Better players are avilable though aren't they?

I don't know, you tell me. I thought Mexes wasn't ready, Acerbi needed time to warm up his diesel engine, etc.

This post has been edited by Zed.D: Aug 29 2012, 05:51 PM

[Fillipo Simone]

Zapata?

[Zed.D]

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.

[Fillipo Simone]

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.

[maldini03]

I rated Zapata quite highly when he was playing in Udine. He was considered a good prospect, and I think that one of the starting positions should be his to lose. I know Acerbi is slow, but I think when paired with a cb with speed he could be effective ( think Mertesacker at Arsenal).

[X-Offender]

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.

[han2503]

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

[d'Arc.LP]

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

[han2503]

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

[Fillipo Simone]

Zapata has to start this one, no more Bonera jokes.

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.

[d'Arc.LP]

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."

[acid911]

Zapata has to start this one, no more Bonera jokes.

Are you talking to Allegeri?! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) If yes, then he sure ain't listening. Everybody knows how stubborn Allegri is, particularly with new players. Maybe he thinks they need time to adjust, but unless your name is Ibra, you sure as hell will struggle to start if you are new.

[X-Offender]

Still no Zapata...

[X-Offender]

Highlights Bologna vs AC Milan 19-09-2004

That Milan... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cry.gif)

[han2503]

What a team that was!

Maldini, Nesta, Pirlo, Seedorf, Rino, Sheva, Kaka, Serginho, Cafu, Dida, Pippo, JDT, Rui, etc, etc. All at their best