Podolskis scoring problem is a complex thing. The club has been led by incompetent coaching staff which is a minus by itself. Also, I think Poldi would fit easier to the italian league then the german Bundesliga. It's a risk, if you ask me, I'd take that risk.


Maybe. I should have compared him to Abate then. Fact is, he can and occasionally played the RB. Anyway, I don't think he's that special or good, I fail to see anything else beyond the hype people tend to encourage. Jovanović had a much better season, a much better tournament...he's IMO a better player.


I don't think Pirlo can pull it off. We all expected Pirlo could fit the AM but honestly, he's much better fielded on the position Ancelotti found for him.

You'd want the underachiever that is Podolski to be one of the main attackers in the trident over Dinho?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/freak.gif)

Podolski would be a mistake, as he'd fail just like he's done at every other club since big things were expected of him because of the NT

I'd rather play Nesta-Sokratis in the center and Silva in the right than have Zambro in the first XI for another season.

Zambro is just not good enough, when will people realize that? yes he still can defend but that's not what we need. we need a RB who can both defend and attack.


I really truly hope Allegri is man enough to make some radical changes. if he's coming to continue what Leo did, we will get nowhere.

not for 60 m ??

I agree there I would rather play Nesta and let Silva go to the right.
He can allways go up and change like Maicon does. He got some skills (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
Zambro just sinks back.

Hm... I don't think Podolski will be in the starting 11. Remember, he is replacing Huntelaar and Allegri already confirmed Borriello and Pato are his main options for the attack /and Dinho of course/. Podolski will be Pato's alternative in 4-3-1-2. He may be a left forward but in what world would he replace Ronaldinho, seriously?

Pirlo as AM should defeinetely be "experimented" during the pre-season friendlies, but this could happen only when Dinho leaves. Besides, if Rino leaves for Greece, we'll probably buy /not loan (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) / Lazzari from Cagliari who seems as the perfect Seedorf replacement /and is even cheaper than Podolski, what a great day for Galliani that will be (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) /.

I seriously don't get the Papastathopoulos thing though. He is no doubt a talented defender, but what are we going to do with Bonera, Onyewu, Yepes and Kaladze? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) OK, maybe Bonera will be used as a right-back from time to time, but that doesn't solve the 'too much central defenders' issue we already had before Papastathopoulos. Is it really so hard to buy Pisano from Cagliari or De Silvestri from Fiorentina and... stop bringing central defenders. I really don't dig the Thiago Silva as fullback idea although he is fantastic anywhere. We simply need him in the central defence considering Sandro's constant injury problems /and age (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) /. I completely agree about Zambro - lost his speed and his crosses are awful. He is often useful because of the still breathing defending qualities, but we do need a more agressive right back. Oh, man, if only Abate knew how to defend, what a wounderful tale that would've been.

I want Dzeko badly , please

Albertazzi, Oduamadi, Strasser + 4.5 mil. for the greek. I am speechless.

Where did you read that, Nesta FDL? Please do provide a source and/or link.

Yeah it's close to be official. I'm happy.

is the greek so good is anyone sure about we giving them all these 3 players and 4.5 million or is it 4.5 million or these 3 players???

We're giving the players on loan for only one year.
He has potential to be very good and will be perfect backup for Nesta/Silva.

milannews. It will soon be official.

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Happy? How could you be happy that 3 of our most promising talents + almost 5 mil. will be sacrificed for a player that is hardly better than Bonera? My only explanation is that Allegri wanted him badly, but there is no info of that kind so far.

Well he did show in the world cup just how good he is. He marked Messi very well. Plus he did prove to be a very good player with Genoa, and these three youngsters need to get first team experience at another team before we can judge their abilities, we are not in a good state to just give these youngsters a chance, we all saw what Abate did last year in the biggest stage of them all. (the derby providing an assist to Millito)

Sky Sports (italy) reports that it's 4.5 million and co ownership of the 3 kids -- there has been talk for the last couple of weeks about us and Genoa trading primavera players and I suspect that may be what the latter part of the deal entails.

Sky is also quoting Fester as saying Milan aren't interested in Dzeko. Either he's telling the truth or we're close to a deal, take your pick. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Well said. I'd take Sokratis over the three youngsters any day.