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 Serie A - Week 1 - Milan - Lazio, Date: 31/08/14 Time: 18:00 CET |
 Aug 31 2014, 12:01 PM
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Prima Squadra  Group: Moderators Posts: 39,640 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109  |
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Aug 31 2014, 09:37 AM)  I can see why 3 coaches in a row (assuming Pippo does) have picked Muntari. A lot don't rate him, but he covers a lot of distance. I'm sure some will come back with the overreaction that it's pointless running, but it's not, he chases down and hassles opponents. De Jong, Montolivo, Poli, etc. aren't exactly renowned for their energy in midfield. There's a lack of muscle/running without someone like Muntari and it's why until we bring in that type of midfield, he is there to stay. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) The laziest player I've probably ever seen wearing a Milan shirt, and we've had Ronaldo and Ronaldinho in this last era of players, that should tell you something! What running does he do exactly? He spends more time jogging around level with the attackers than actually hassling opposing players or helping out the midfield. Poli and Monto do much better and crucial defending than he does, and he's supposed to be the more "defensively inclined" midfielder in the trio. It goes without saying that De Jong simply eclipses anything Muntari could ever hope to do in terms of providing midfield cover for the defence and carrying the ball forward. And when he does try to do defensive work, he tackles badly and consistently makes stupid fouls in dangerous areas. Btw, it was only Allegri who ever really used him regularly, even when he had other option available he tended to prefer him, Seedorf only used him when Monto or De Jong were out, he even used Essien ahead of him at times. And so far with Pippo we cannot really tell as the midfield is threadbare and the only options currently available to Pippo are either him or Essien, I can only guess that he's picking the lesser of two evils for him, although I'd still pick Essien over this complete liability any day of the week. And what we need in midfield is not a hassle type of player or any form of physical/defensive midfielder. We need a creator desperately, especially with Monto out |
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Aug 31 2014, 12:58 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 18,833 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Croatia, Zagreb Member No.: 1,564 |
QUOTE (Jack Bauer @ Aug 31 2014, 02:50 AM) Yeah, but some members previously asked him to stop it but he still doing it to annoy people so there's that. Zero policy is zero policy man (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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Aug 31 2014, 01:18 PM
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The brightest sun is the purest gun  Group: Full Members Posts: 26,840 Joined: 23-June 06 From: Albania Member No.: 2,008 |
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Aug 31 2014, 12:58 PM) Zero policy is zero policy man (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Yeah, let the troll live a long and healthy trolling life. |
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Aug 31 2014, 02:39 PM
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Allievi Nazionali Group: Full Members Posts: 9,420 Joined: 14-August 09 Member No.: 6,730 |
QUOTE (han2503 @ Aug 31 2014, 11:01 AM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) The laziest player I've probably ever seen wearing a Milan shirt, That would be Balo. |
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Aug 31 2014, 02:49 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 18,833 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Croatia, Zagreb Member No.: 1,564 |
So you guys tell me someone with who you disagree is annoying you and find the answer in personal attacks?
I'm ashamed of this place right now. |
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Aug 31 2014, 03:17 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Moderators Posts: 39,640 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
QUOTE (Danny @ Aug 31 2014, 02:39 PM) That would be Balo. Balo's laziness is different, he's only lazy when he's in a petulant mood, but when he's on, he fights for every ball. Muntari is a constant type of lazy, I've sometimes even noticed him jogging lazily back when we're being countered on and everyone is busting their @sses off to get back |
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Aug 31 2014, 04:12 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Moderators Posts: 39,640 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
Line-Up: Diego Lopez; Abate, Zapata, Alex, Bonera; Poli, De Jong, Muntari; Honda, Menez, El Shaarawy.
at least no Bonera at CB, still strange that he'd choose Zapata over Rami, that's asking for trouble, wonder why he didn't start Armero and went for Bonera at LB. That left side in defence and midfield is bursting with so much talent... |
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Aug 31 2014, 04:13 PM
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CrAzY EyeS Group: Helpers Posts: 5,334 Joined: 25-February 08 From: Trinidad Member No.: 3,723 |
I am confused with that defence selection.
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Aug 31 2014, 04:15 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Moderators Posts: 39,640 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
QUOTE (TriniKing_CE @ Aug 31 2014, 04:13 PM) I am confused with that defence selection. Yeah it's strange, but at least it should be more solid, Armero is a bit of a defensive liability imo. We'll see how we do, Zapata concerns me more than Bonera as Bonera usually does ok in the FB positions |
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Aug 31 2014, 04:20 PM
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CrAzY EyeS Group: Helpers Posts: 5,334 Joined: 25-February 08 From: Trinidad Member No.: 3,723 |
QUOTE (han2503 @ Aug 31 2014, 12:15 PM) Yeah it's strange, but at least it should be more solid, Armero is a bit of a defensive liability imo. We'll see how we do, Zapata concerns me more than Bonera as Bonera usually does ok in the FB positions That entire backline is suspect. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Abate, Zapata & Bonera are all known for their lapses in concentration, and then there's Alex who did not impress defensively in preseason. We'll see though... For now I'm just happy the season is about to start back for us! Forza Milan!!! |
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Aug 31 2014, 04:29 PM
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Smoking Bianco Group: Helpers Posts: 14,039 Joined: 15-August 05 From: KWT Member No.: 191 |
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Aug 31 2014, 12:37 PM) I can see why 3 coaches in a row (assuming Pippo does) have picked Muntari. A lot don't rate him, but he covers a lot of distance. I'm sure some will come back with the overreaction that it's pointless running, but it's not, he chases down and hassles opponents. De Jong, Montolivo, Poli, etc. aren't exactly renowned for their energy in midfield. There's a lack of muscle/running without someone like Muntari and it's why until we bring in that type of midfield, he is there to stay. Agreed, not that I like the player, would have preferred X, Y and Z ... But as you stated unless we bring someone to fill the role, he is a starter. ----------------- Less than an hour to go, bein is hooked up and im very excited to see Inzaghi in his new adventure. Forza Milan! Forza SuperPippoInzaghi (IMG:style_emoticons/default/devil.gif) |
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Aug 31 2014, 05:10 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Moderators Posts: 39,640 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
HONDAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
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Aug 31 2014, 05:11 PM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Full Members Posts: 3,601 Joined: 22-February 10 Member No.: 7,230 |
QUOTE (han2503 @ Aug 31 2014, 07:10 PM) HONDAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Yay! |
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Aug 31 2014, 05:12 PM
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Giovanissimi Regionali B Group: Full Members Posts: 1,491 Joined: 5-August 10 From: Buffalo, NY Member No.: 7,674 |
Honda!! What a run by El Shaarawy!! The Pharaoh is back!!!
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Aug 31 2014, 05:23 PM
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Allievi Nazionali Group: Full Members Posts: 8,029 Joined: 4-May 08 From: Pakistan Member No.: 3,873 |
putting honda at muntari's position and adding torres/pazzini in attack will be very interesting..
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