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Posted by: m1ke Jul 14 2008, 08:45 AM
All Christian Abbiati talk in here.
Posted by: MizNelson Sep 20 2008, 08:10 AM
Wow, this thread is pindrop-silent.
Anyway, 10e, would you mind taking a crack at this? 
Abbiati: "E´ arrivato il momento di ripartire"
Dopo la confortante vittoria in Coppa Uefa, il Milan adesso è chiamato alla conferma in Campionato. Ieri il portiere Abbiati ha parlato con la Gazzetta dello Sport e, in questa maniera, ha spiegato perchè può dirsi fiducioso: "Io mi sento tranquillo. Conosco questa società e questo gruppo. Restando uniti potremo uscir fuori da questa minicrisi in campionato e lo faremo. Nei momenti delicati lo abbiamo sempre fatto e non siamo rimasti a mani vuote. E´ arrivato il momento di ripartire. Rispetto ai miei colleghi Dida e Kalac ho sicuramente qualcosa in meno: i capelli. Sono ritornato qui per mettermi in discussione. Per il campionato, sono state giocate due partite, è presto per dire che siamo fuori dai giochi: ci basta un successo per tornare in corsa. Ora sono tornato com’ero perché sono tornato a credere in me stesso, ma se ero diventato diverso non è colpa degli altri: è colpa mia". (Mediagol)
Posted by: dst Sep 20 2008, 11:55 AM
And you're the first one to reply in it!
Abbiati has done very well so far but with our defensive functions in such a bad state it does not really matter who sits between the posts...
Posted by: kurtsimonw Sep 20 2008, 12:32 PM
Just curious, how many clean sheets have we kept this season, in how many games, including friendlies/Europe. We must have a terrible record.
Posted by: acid911 Sep 20 2008, 01:03 PM
My guess is that she would, seeing as she's away for the time being.
We need more Italian speakers here.You want our keepers to sit between the posts?
Oh, dear!None. Savvy?
And these include friendlies, and official matches. Take a look below, Lazio has two to our zero.
Posted by: kurtsimonw Sep 20 2008, 01:05 PM
Oh dear. That's a bit worrying.
Thanks acid.
Posted by: acid911 Sep 20 2008, 01:20 PM
What's worrying? The fact that dst wants our keepers to sit between the posts during matches, or the fact that we aren't good enough to keep a single clean sheet?
I don't even recall when our last one was.
Posted by: Darunia Sep 20 2008, 01:48 PM
I remember 0-0 against Cremonese or whatever. last one I remember.. our first friendly of the year.
Posted by: acid911 Sep 20 2008, 02:01 PM
Did we now?
Seems like ages ago, personally. I'd have loved a 3-0 start to our Serie A season like last year.
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Sep 20 2008, 05:44 PM
Seems like ages ago, personally. I'd have loved a 3-0 start to our Serie A season like last year.Not if it mean't finishing this season in the same fashion!
But yes it surely would have made for a much better start!
Posted by: acid911 Sep 20 2008, 05:51 PM
But yes it surely would have made for a much better start!
Well put.
Then again, a good start is never a bad idea. Builds confidence as well for the team.
Posted by: MizNelson Sep 20 2008, 06:33 PM
Stranger things have happened.
In terms of clean sheets, I think besides the Cremonese (anyone who remembers that has a good memory) and wasn't there an 0-0 against either Juve or Inert in one of the Trofeo tourneys?
Posted by: Bluesummers Sep 21 2008, 12:03 AM
abbiati looks sexy.
Posted by: Il Capitano Sep 26 2008, 01:09 AM
The shot stopper has been used sparingly by coach Carlo Ancelotti and he has been comfortable with his new role at the club.
Abbiati has decided to share his views on life away from the pitch and his revelations are likely to cause a stir in the football world.
"I am not ashamed of showing my political beliefs," Abbiati told Sportweek.
"I agree with some aspects of fascism like Patriotism and the values of the Catholic religion.
"Of Fascism I disagree with racial laws, allegiance to Hitler and the war but I like the capacity Fascism had to secure law and order, It guaranteed security for the people."
Although he has clearly stated his beliefs and disbeliefs regarding his political stance, Abbiati is unlikely to win any admirers in the world of football.
Posted by: KillerMax Sep 26 2008, 01:16 AM
Yeah... good to know.
Posted by: Portikins Sep 26 2008, 01:22 AM
Forza Abbiati!
Posted by: acid911 Sep 26 2008, 01:57 AM
Eew! 
Can't wait to see Miz's take on this one! Fascism, huh?
Posted by: vnata001 Sep 26 2008, 03:34 AM
umm..recall dida.
Posted by: acid911 Sep 26 2008, 04:00 AM
Well, at least the guy is upfront about what he believes in. Gotta give him at least that! I never was an Abbiati fan, so that's that. Still as long as he keeps on improving (unlike now, where he's struggling to keep a clean sheet).
Posted by: vnata001 Sep 26 2008, 06:25 AM
yea...ditto^. he merits his starting spot. i would have just rather not known tho..cuz now every time i see abbiati only one word is going to pop into my head. lol.
Posted by: MizNelson Sep 26 2008, 06:28 AM
Eh, yeah. Maybe he can go ham it up with fellow baldie Paolo Di Canio somewhere. Finding out that Abbiati is a fascist is like hearing that Mother Teresa was an alcoholic.
Posted by: vnata001 Sep 26 2008, 06:32 AM
Finding out that Abbiati is a fascist is like hearing that Mother Teresa was an alcoholic.lol seriously. paolo di canio is exactly the name that came to my mind when i read this. its un-wanted 2 cents..i don't know why he didn't think to artfully dodge the topic rather than get himself on the front page for the wrong reason. Hire a different PR advisor Abbiati, lol, you fool.
Posted by: kurtsimonw Sep 26 2008, 09:52 AM
Nout wrong with this.
Posted by: whoarethepatriots Sep 26 2008, 01:43 PM
Me too, its no worse than saying you are an Anarchist or a Communist. As long as there is no racism or discrimination against people
Posted by: dst Sep 26 2008, 01:56 PM
Much better than being a communist! And he knows what he's talking about, he says he's a fascist but he does not agree with everything that goes with it and that's the way to go, you can't be fascist about everything just like you can't be democratic about everything and so on...
Posted by: whoarethepatriots Sep 26 2008, 02:04 PM
Exactly. I (mostly) lean slightly to the centre left, but i am not always a leftie
Posted by: rhy_A4 Sep 26 2008, 03:39 PM
is there such thing as Facist-Demo?
Posted by: LaPalma Sep 26 2008, 09:33 PM
Forza Mussolini!
Posted by: dst Sep 26 2008, 09:45 PM
Nobody liked him, not even the Italian fascists.
Posted by: LaPalma Sep 26 2008, 10:18 PM
Ah well....except for the racial laws and the allegiance to Hitler he was pretty cool you know....
He was really capable of securing law and order....guaranteed security for the people.
Posted by: Tennie Nov 19 2008, 08:48 PM
So anyway, Abbiati currently has the highest average player ranking of all Milan players (6.4). Not my favourite player by any stretch of the imagination but he's really been doing rather well.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Nov 19 2008, 08:50 PM
One of Silvio Berlusconi's players at AC Milan has declared he is a fascist. Christian Abbiati, 31, an Italian international, said: "I am not ashamed to proclaim my political beliefs. I share [the] ideals of fascism, such as the fatherland and the values of the Catholic religion."
The goalkeeper's remarks, published today in Sportweek magazine, come amid debate over Italy's fascist past and rightwing present under the leadership of AC Milan's billionaire chairman.
The minority partner in Berlusconi's parliamentary alliance, the Freedom People, is a party spun out of the country's neo-fascist movement. Some members remain unabashed apologists for the dictatorship of Benito Mussolini.
The defence minister, Ignazio La Russa, sparked a row this month after he paid tribute to Italian soldiers who fought alongside German troops in the second world war. His comments came after the mayor of Rome, Gianno Alemanno, told a magazine he did not consider fascism an "absolute evil". Berlusconi dodged a question on his own views, replying: "I think only of working to resolve the problems of the Italian people."
from: guardian.co.uk
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Nov 19 2008, 09:25 PM
Fillipo ... I know and share your frustration
Posted by: kurtsimonw Nov 19 2008, 11:01 PM
I don't see the problem with what he's saying. Then again, I really shouldn't say what I think, I'd get told off for giving my opinion on anything remotely religous.
Posted by: MizNelson Nov 20 2008, 01:23 AM
Old news, Filippo.
His political preference is his business, but he was a bonehead for going public with it.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Nov 20 2008, 10:12 AM
Me neither. But it's sad to see how obviously people in Italy are misinterpreted what fascism really is. Other then that, I don't really care. At least not till the players start act like Paolo Di Canio. Now that was a frightening persona..
Posted by: acid911 Nov 20 2008, 10:33 AM
I'm not 10e, but I wouldn't mind either.
Let's see, hmm...Dopo la confortante vittoria in Coppa Uefa, il Milan adesso è chiamato alla conferma in Campionato. Ieri il portiere Abbiati ha parlato con la Gazzetta dello Sport e, in questa maniera, ha spiegato perchè può dirsi fiducioso: "Io mi sento tranquillo. Conosco questa società e questo gruppo. Restando uniti potremo uscir fuori da questa minicrisi in campionato e lo faremo. Nei momenti delicati lo abbiamo sempre fatto e non siamo rimasti a mani vuote. E´ arrivato il momento di ripartire. Rispetto ai miei colleghi Dida e Kalac ho sicuramente qualcosa in meno: i capelli. Sono ritornato qui per mettermi in discussione. Per il campionato, sono state giocate due partite, è presto per dire che siamo fuori dai giochi: ci basta un successo per tornare in corsa. Ora sono tornato com’ero perché sono tornato a credere in me stesso, ma se ero diventato diverso non è colpa degli altri: è colpa mia". (Mediagol)
Abbiati: 'The Moment To Accelerate Has Come!"
After comforting victory in the UEFA Cup, Milan is now looking to the Championship. Yesterday, their goalkeeper Abbiati spoke with Gazzetta dello Sport, and explained why he's confident: "I feel calm. I understand this team and this group. Together we can pull out from this mini-crisis in league and we will do so. We have always done so in delicate moments, and we've never left empty-handed. It time to start over. Compared to my other teammates, Dida and Kalac I certainly have less hair. (Sure you do, chap
) I returned here to gauge myself. As far as the the championship is concerned, we've played only two matches, it is too early to predict that we're out of the running; if anything we've just kicked into gear in this race. Now, I came back here because I wanted to believe in myself, but if I had a different way of thinking before, it was not the fault of others: It was my fault. "(Mediagol)Thank-yous on a postcard, please.
Ciao!
Posted by: zdrossoneri Nov 20 2008, 11:13 AM
acid? is that you??
Posted by: acid911 Nov 20 2008, 11:25 AM
Yeah, I've been learning a bit of Italian, Spanish and German.
Just a drop, I know, but still not good enough to speak. And probably won't be anytime soon unless I dedicate more time to it, which I can't. But yeah, I can find my way through some Italian websites too.Any apologies for the errors, of course. Which I'm sure are present. Good thing Han can't nitpick me here!
Posted by: Tennie Nov 20 2008, 12:54 PM
+1 cookie to acid. Good job on the translation!
Posted by: acid911 Nov 20 2008, 01:05 PM
Pleasure.
So any in-your-face mistakes you found in the text, Tennie? Now that I read both versions again, I see a couple of places where I could have done better.
Posted by: Tennie Nov 20 2008, 01:09 PM
Minor things only, acid. Seriously, you did a good job!
Posted by: acid911 Nov 20 2008, 01:12 PM
Yeah, grammar probably.
Posted by: Tennie Nov 20 2008, 01:15 PM
Fishdoll promises not to rat you out to han, acid. 
Posted by: acid911 Nov 20 2008, 01:37 PM
Lol. The Fishdoll is on our side, of course.
Posted by: Tennie Jan 22 2009, 06:48 PM
A.C.MILAN COMUNICATO UFFICIALE
22/01/2009
MILANO - Christian Abbiati ha prolungato il contratto che lo lega all'A.C. Milan fino al 30 giugno 2011.
His contract has been extended through June 2011.
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Jan 22 2009, 07:02 PM
good chice he is decent enough and we need other areas to cover first
Posted by: dst Jan 22 2009, 07:07 PM
22/01/2009
MILANO - Christian Abbiati ha prolungato il contratto che lo lega all'A.C. Milan fino al 30 giugno 2011.
His contract has been extended through June 2011.
Good!
It's that time of the year, let's hope all our key players will renew their contract soon.
Posted by: MizNelson Jan 22 2009, 09:46 PM
22/01/2009
MILANO - Christian Abbiati ha prolungato il contratto che lo lega all'A.C. Milan fino al 30 giugno 2011.
His contract has been extended through June 2011.
*yawns*
Guess I'll go check up on the latest Kaka rumors.
Posted by: vahid Mar 16 2009, 05:05 PM
I can see the word "surgery" there
Posted by: Tennie Mar 16 2009, 05:06 PM
He was examined in Belgium by Dr. Martens. It's a complex type of injury. He'll do therapy for a couple of weeks before returning to Belgium for surgery.
Posted by: MizNelson Mar 16 2009, 05:20 PM
You saw Favalli hobbling around briefly after their knees connected, but Abi definitely got the worst of it as he was moving at a faster speed than Favalli when they clashed.
Posted by: MizNelson Mar 16 2009, 06:35 PM
Not-so-breaking news from Ch. 4 confirms what everyone already knew.
Monday 16 March, 2009
It has been confirmed that Milan goalkeeper Christian Abbiati will need surgery on his knee and will be out for the rest of the season.
The former Torino custodian had to be stretchered off in agony after 13 minutes of Milan's demolition of Siena.
Abbiati accidentally collided with teammate Giuseppe Favalli and ruptured ligaments in his right knee.
“Milan would like to communicate that Abbiati saw Professor Marco Martens in Antwerp.
“The tests undertaken have revealed the extent of his injury and he will now need two or three weeks of rehabilitation before returning to Belgium for surgery.”
Abbiati is expected to return to action at the start of next season, leaving Nelson Dida to take over the gloves during the current campaign.
Posted by: dst Mar 16 2009, 07:19 PM
You sound (...) a bit frustrated... I'm sure you're not...
Posted by: kurtsimonw Mar 16 2009, 08:14 PM
Guess I'll go check up on the latest Kaka rumors.
Posted by: MizNelson Mar 16 2009, 08:37 PM
I'm glad that Dida will be playing again, but definitely not at the expense of someone's knee being shredded. Anterior cruciate ligament injuries are the worst.
Posted by: I_Rossoneri Mar 16 2009, 08:38 PM
I laughed when I read that^^
Posted by: Locke Lamora Mar 16 2009, 09:02 PM
Here's to lighten up a dark hour:
Posted by: dst Mar 16 2009, 09:18 PM
Did not mean it that way. I was just thinking that despite the serious injury Abbiati suffered there is a bright light for Dida fans, especially for the unquestionable MizNelson!
I don't know if that sounds weird again I mean it in a good way.
Posted by: kurtsimonw Mar 16 2009, 09:51 PM
You did mean it that way, you're a horrible person dst!
Posted by: dst Mar 16 2009, 10:05 PM
Well... I can't help it!
Posted by: arivanjj Mar 17 2009, 12:54 PM
i love you.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Mar 17 2009, 01:09 PM
Me too!
Posted by: Tennie Mar 30 2009, 12:26 PM
30/03/2009
L'A.C. Milan comunica che il calciatore Christian Abbiati è stato operato oggi ad Anversa dall'équipe del Professor Martens. È stato ricostruito il legamento crociato anteriore del ginocchio destro: l'intervento è perfettamente riuscito. I tempi di recupero sono valutati attorno ai cinque/sei mesi.
Abbiati had his ACL reconstructed by Dr. Martens in Belgium. Recuperation time is estimated at 5-6 months.
Posted by: dst Mar 30 2009, 01:23 PM
3 players in 15 months...
Posted by: MizNelson Mar 30 2009, 05:06 PM
It's OK; dst can talk dirty to me anytime he wants.
Posted by: il_diavolo_mtl Mar 31 2009, 07:57 PM
i'm glad Dida gets another chance to prove he was THE DECADES most prolific keeper (with schmickel, kahn, gigi and cassillas)
Posted by: il_diavolo_mtl Mar 31 2009, 07:57 PM
but unpleased it came at the expense of a keeper that has been on fire all year
Posted by: MizNelson May 6 2009, 11:43 PM
Not sure why Ch. 4 wanted Abs' opinion on the Juve soap opera, but dare I say it, this proves that he definitely has some zebra blood in his veins. I condensed this into larger paragraphs because I can't stand Ch. 4's one-sentence-paragraph style.
Wednesday 6 May, 2009
Milan goalkeeper Christian Abbiati is at a loss to explain what has gone wrong with Juventus in recent weeks. The Bianconeri have fallen to third place, five points behind the Rossoneri after a run of five games without a victory. Juventus travel to Milan this weekend and many believe the result will ultimately decide who will finish the season in second place.
Abbiati, who played for Juventus in 2005 and 2006, thinks the game has a much greater significance, though. “The two teams will play for more than second place. Milan come into this game after a good period, while Juve are facing a small crisis,” Abbiati said. “This does not mean Milan start as favourites because I think that in front of our colours Juve will find the right motivation.”
When asked if Gigi Buffon was right to express his frustration when Juventus fell behind to Lecce on Sunday, Abbiati replied: “I am very sorry for him because I know he is one who never gives up. To see this reaction has given me a little bitterness, but I can understand that in some moments you can also say things you don't really think.
“Anyway, I think that he can get through this moment with relative ease,” the 31-year-old Abbiati explained.
The former Atletico Madrid and Torino goalkeeper believes Buffon's anger is emblematic of Juventus' current plight. “Pavel Nedved threw his jersey away. These are the sorts of things that hurt Juventus fans. It's difficult to interpret a situation of this kind.
“Juventus were doing well until a couple of weeks ago, and then they had this physical and mental decline. To give an explanation is difficult. When I was there I can say that the group was very united,” Abbiati concluded.
Posted by: m1ke Dec 23 2009, 11:46 AM
Does anyone have any news on Abbiati? Is he fully fit now?
Posted by: m1ke Dec 23 2009, 11:48 AM
Ah, just found this on goal.com
The agent of Christian Abbiati has insisted the Milan goalkeeper has no intention of leaving the club in January despite slipping down the pecking order this season.
Abbiati was the Rossoneri’s first choice under Carlo Ancelotti last season, but after recovering from knee ligament surgery he has found out that new boss Leonardo is intent on sticking with his compatriot Dida, who has turned in a string of impressive performances and is reportedly set to earn a new deal.
“Christian is not unhappy,” his agent Claudio Vigorelli told TeleLombardia yesterday.
“He has talked to the boss and everything was cleared up.”
Genoa are said to be mulling over a January bid to lure Abbiati to the Stadio Marassi.
“We have not talked to anyone,” insisted the representative.
“Christian is part of the club’s plans and he has never thought about leaving Milan.
“He is not at 100 per cent yet, but when he will be in January, then it is going to be up to Leonardo to make his technical choices.
“There is no Abbiati-gate. Milan are happy to have him as well as he is to be here.”
Posted by: d'Arc.LP Jul 8 2010, 01:29 PM
Happy Birthday Christian. 
Posted by: MizNelson Jul 8 2010, 06:52 PM
Happy B'day. Now stay healthy for an entire season for a change.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Jul 8 2010, 07:01 PM
You like him??!! You're wishing him well!!
Posted by: servbot Jul 8 2010, 07:28 PM
You like him??!! You're wishing him well!! I've felt like I was in a bizarro world all day. This confirms it!
Posted by: CHU-LIP Jul 8 2010, 07:54 PM
You like him??!!She only said happy b'day...
she didn't said anything about liking him happy b'day btw
Posted by: samira Jul 8 2010, 08:38 PM
Happy Birthday.
Posted by: MizNelson Jul 9 2010, 05:28 AM
You like him??!! You're wishing him well!! Please, the day I like Abbiati is the day he grows an Afro. You can put the defibrillator away.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Jul 9 2010, 06:45 AM
Phew. I knew you weren't a h**sy.
Posted by: MizNelson Jul 10 2010, 05:04 AM
Sadly, not being a hussy extends to oversexed pirates as well. Sorry.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Jul 10 2010, 05:06 AM
Even if I promise to keep aside my wild womanising, philandering, rum-drinking ways?? Only joking about the last part....I'm sexier when I'm drunk.
Posted by: MizNelson Jul 20 2010, 04:52 PM
Abbiati has just signed a contract extension until 2013.
Keep in mind that the last time Abi signed an extension, his knee was torn to shreds. Storari injured himself shortly after signing his, and is now with his third club in less that many seasons.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Jul 20 2010, 05:24 PM
I don't mind really. Though I'm of the opinion that all players above 30 must be given pay as you play contracts.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Jul 20 2010, 06:25 PM
It's a great deal. It's always good to have a secured first keeper before season start, which now is underlined.
@Miz - it's just a coincidence, doesn't mean anything really.
Posted by: Protagonist Oct 4 2010, 07:32 AM
Abbiati suffered a thigh strain against Parma, and will be undergoing tests to evaluate the situation. I am not sure if this is accurate, would someone concur ? And how long will he be out for ?
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Oct 4 2010, 09:40 AM
He has a suspected thigh strain. Further investigation is underway I think. Not sure if he's going to be out at all...never mind for how long. Since we're headed into an international break.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Oct 4 2010, 10:14 AM
I'd like to test Amelia some time, but Abbiati's late performances were on a high level so it would really be a loss.
Posted by: X-Offender Oct 4 2010, 04:27 PM
Well, I think it's only fair Amelia should get a chance. He did great in pre-season.
Posted by: MizNelson Oct 4 2010, 08:53 PM
Egad, the dreaded thigh strain. That was what suddenly earned Storari a bunch of frequent flyer miles last season.
*hums theme from Jaws*
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Oct 4 2010, 11:35 PM
What? 
Posted by: MizNelson Oct 5 2010, 01:33 AM
Last season (almost exactly a year ago, as a matter of fact), Storari decided to imitate Rene Higuita and pull off the scorpion kick during practice right before Milan's game vs. Roma. He screwed it up and missed a month with a thigh strain.
Dida took his place in the lineup and Storari was therefore loaned to Samp. Now he's currently with Juventus. That's what I meant by frequent flyer miles.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Oct 5 2010, 07:58 AM
Oh, now I understand. Thanks
Posted by: MizNelson Oct 6 2010, 01:35 AM
You'd better, otherwise I'll be forced to sic han's penguins on you.
Posted by: ForzaMaldini Jan 19 2011, 11:51 AM
Anyone knows when our superhero will be back?
Posted by: ForzaMaldini Feb 17 2011, 01:46 AM
Any news about his condition? Seemed pretty serious
Posted by: dst Feb 17 2011, 10:56 AM
Just five days, he will not be available in the next match but next week probably will come back
Posted by: X-Offender Nov 30 2011, 03:30 PM
Abbiati out for two weeks due to shoulder distortion.
http://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Squadre/Milan/notizie/30-11-2011/abbiati-distorsione-spalla-out-10-15-giorni-803905518723.shtml
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Nov 30 2011, 04:47 PM
That will give us time to make another reassessment on Amelia.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Dec 1 2011, 05:05 AM
What's a shoulder distortion? Is it the same as dislocation?
Posted by: Bluesummers Dec 1 2011, 09:28 AM
oui
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Dec 1 2011, 10:21 AM
WTF man? Sprechen Sie Deutsch?
Posted by: X-Offender Dec 1 2011, 04:46 PM
Yeah, I guess that's the proper word in English. In Italian it's 'distorsione', so I translated it directly from that.
Posted by: William405 Dec 1 2011, 08:06 PM
I feel he sucks,he doesn't look like a solid goalkeeper,and far far from first team material.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Dec 1 2011, 08:08 PM
Agreed, yet I wanna see more of him.
Posted by: Jack Bauer Jan 17 2012, 08:31 PM
Also got hit by an injury bug and out for a week.
Posted by: kurtsimonw Jan 17 2012, 08:41 PM
This is getting stupid now.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Jan 18 2012, 12:02 AM
It sounds like a bad joke.
Posted by: X-Offender Jan 18 2012, 07:07 PM
We were in the same conditions regarding injuries last January as well. Somehow I feel when the Arsenal game comes, half of the squad will be out injured.
Posted by: han2503 Jan 18 2012, 08:46 PM
You know instead of conducting a zillion co-own/loan deals, Galliani should clear out the medical staff. Maybe poach Juve's team since they don't seem to be getting injured.
A player who was on our roster last season who was constantly on the injury table for us has barley had a strain with Juve. It's just ridiculous when you consider it
Posted by: acid911 Jan 18 2012, 08:51 PM
A.M.E.N.
I hope they get fired by the time I finish writing this sentence.More so when you consider it's pretty much half the season gone.
Nepotism at play, probably.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Jan 19 2012, 09:53 AM
Nepotism? Hmh, I'm not sure that's the problem with the medical staff...
Posted by: han2503 Jan 19 2012, 10:04 AM
They're just plain cr@p imo and need to be fired. It's getting painfully funny now
Posted by: acid911 Jan 19 2012, 01:24 PM
Nepotism is the reason why the staff is not changed after all these massive failures. The only other logical reason is stupidity. Look at it this way, instead of minimizing the injuries, improving the condition of the players who are injury-prone, not a week passes that we don't hear about someone falling down.
Some are injured for months on end, others get again hurt the minute they get back. So much so that we've had players look for second opinion with the NT doctors. A few days back we learned from Gattuso that they were treating something completely else, while the problem lied somewhere else. That's hardly professional.
And this is something that has been going on for a few years now. Nepotism? Maybe. Stupidity? Definitely.
Posted by: Jack Bauer May 20 2013, 03:34 PM
The veteran shot-stopper claimed last night that he had put pen-to-paper, and the Rossoneri have released a statement today that the 35-year-old will play for one more season.
Abbiati’s existing deal was set to run out in June, but this new contract will see him play for the San Siro side until June 2014.
Posted by: X-Offender May 20 2013, 03:37 PM
Good. We don't have the financial resources right now to sign a new GK. I just hope we sell Amelia and promote Gabriel to second GK.
Posted by: dst May 20 2013, 04:16 PM
Gabriel? You mean the kid that made Allegri look like Beckham?
Posted by: X-Offender May 20 2013, 04:25 PM
He's been great with the primavera, and that's what counts, not some stupid training game.
Posted by: Rossoneri7 May 20 2013, 08:16 PM
He could be decent, but Primavera doesn't necessarily mean quality.
Posted by: Zed.D May 20 2013, 09:29 PM
Abbiati has been one of the players of the season. it was the right move.
Posted by: dst May 21 2013, 01:24 AM
Seriously, read that again... Primavera is what counts? Really?
I'm not saying Allegri's free kicks matter either but surely Primavera games are no indicators of anything, more so for goalies.
Posted by: X-Offender May 21 2013, 02:01 AM
I'm not saying Allegri's free kicks matter either but surely Primavera games are no indicators of anything, more so for goalies.
I was saying that between primavera games and training games, the first are obviously a more important indicator.
Posted by: dst May 21 2013, 12:55 PM
OK that's true I just can't believe how Allegri can get a shot past anyone.
Posted by: Zed.D May 21 2013, 01:31 PM
Come on, even I could test Gabriel if I was to take my best shots at goal in a training ground without any pressure. GKs without defenders in front of them are vulnerable protecting a 7m×2.5m goal. and Allegri was a footballer, why shouldn't he be able to test Gabriel anyway?
Posted by: Jack Bauer Oct 29 2013, 11:53 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA2oRi4KP_U
Posted by: han2503 Oct 30 2013, 11:19 AM
This is what we're good at these days, giving out medals and writing fake sayings on our shirt to make ourselves feel good
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Oct 30 2013, 05:01 PM
Respect!
Im sure the same will be a moral booster as well as an incentive fore the younger players.
Posted by: KillerMax Oct 30 2013, 11:19 PM
Im sure the same will be a moral booster as well as an incentive fore the younger players.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Oct 30 2013, 11:42 PM
When will he be available again?
Posted by: X-Offender Oct 30 2013, 11:51 PM
He was available tonight, but He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named decided to play Gabriel.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Oct 30 2013, 11:52 PM
Unbelievable.
Posted by: X-Offender Oct 30 2013, 11:54 PM
Why? I think it was the right choice. Abbiati is finished, shouldn't play a single minute anymore. Gabriel is the future.
Posted by: kurtsimonw Oct 30 2013, 11:54 PM
Abbiati certainly doesn't deserve to be dropped...
Posted by: han2503 Nov 1 2013, 10:46 AM
Really? He's made some major mistakes this season
I just don't agree that Gabriel should be the one replacing him. We need consistency, Amelia is available for all competitions, he should be the one starting each game atm
Posted by: acid911 Nov 1 2013, 11:57 AM
He probably will, unless Gabriel does some amazing stuff up until the end of the year.
I reckon Allegri did not want to risk Amelia in the league, have him injure himself and jeopardize the CL games. Since Gabriel is not in the list, we'd have to had to play our fourth choice keeper in the remaining group stage ties, had something happened.Once we send UEFA a revised list for the knockout stages, then things will return to normal.
Posted by: han2503 Nov 1 2013, 01:25 PM
I reckon Allegri did not want to risk Amelia in the league, have him injure himself and jeopardize the CL games. Since Gabriel is not in the list, we'd have to had to play our fourth choice keeper in the remaining group stage ties, had something happened.Once we send UEFA a revised list for the knockout stages, then things will return to normal.
But Abbiati is fit again, he can still play CL games if something were to happen to Amelia
I just don't agree with this rotation of keepers business.
Goal keepers are as important as CBs for the stability of the team. Rotation of those 3 positions is just stupid
Posted by: acid911 Nov 1 2013, 01:57 PM
While I totally agree, I would imagine Allegri did not want to risk it. The rotation business is no business for keepers, most of the time, but I would blame the Smart Alec that excluded Gabriel from the CL list primarily. As for stability of the team, we actually have none, and like will not either in this setup.
So as things stand, just take what comes your way and weather the season as best as possible. My $0.02.
Posted by: kurtsimonw Nov 1 2013, 03:43 PM
I was being sarcastic.
I just think that with all the mistakes he's made it's not too shocking that he doesn't get straight back into the team is all. Though I do agree this is hardly the time to be testing and trialing a new keeper.
Posted by: han2503 Nov 1 2013, 08:22 PM
I just think that with all the mistakes he's made it's not too shocking that he doesn't get straight back into the team is all. Though I do agree this is hardly the time to be testing and trialing a new keeper.Oh, must have had a blond moment there. Didn't catch the sarcasm in your post
Posted by: KillerMax Nov 1 2013, 09:39 PM
So what are you wearing?
Posted by: han2503 Nov 1 2013, 10:18 PM
Nothing...
Posted by: KillerMax Nov 2 2013, 12:42 AM
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Nov 2 2013, 12:32 PM
Mistakes or not, I think Abbiati is still better the Gabriel. When I see the kid on our goal, I see fear in his eyes. His reactions tell you that he isn't ready. Plus, I really don't think Gabriel will turn into anything good.
Posted by: X-Offender Nov 2 2013, 05:18 PM
No, I have high hopes for Gabriel. He may not be ready yet, but playing games is experience, and experience is always good.
Posted by: Linkman Nov 3 2013, 05:48 AM
Gabriel has a U-20 WC under his belt! I do think he's quality, even if he's a bit green.
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Nov 3 2013, 09:19 AM
Yup, I agree, he should quit Milan and move on.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Nov 3 2013, 09:20 AM
Posted by: han2503 Aug 9 2014, 12:24 PM
Bumping these so the moved threads get pushed back
Posted by: Ry4n May 25 2016, 02:39 PM
Found this piece pretty interesting if you haven't read it yet.
http://www.football-italia.net/84838/abbiati-no-longer-my-milan
A pretty damning indictment of some of the players that we have wearing this beautiful shirt....it is disgusting how low this club has fallen in terms of recruiting the wrong type of players not only are they not worth the money but have no class & are so far away from the this club is about we were once classy. I think Miha saw this challenge and thought he and tried his best to rectify the dressing room but alas our board know best
The days i wish for the old Guard to come back.
Maldini , Albertini...
Posted by: han2503 May 27 2016, 02:01 PM
Hopefully, these alienated past players will come back to Milan once there is a change in management. I've read multiple times that the Chinese will want to give Paolo an important position in the team.
Plus I've also read about them wanting to bring in Lippi as sort of a director of sport
I think having these kinds of names as your representative when you go out to negotiate with other clubs and companies for marketing deals is hugely important instead of having someone like Galliani who has repeatedly shamed not only his own name but this club's as well
Posted by: X-Offender May 28 2016, 03:51 PM
Plus I've also read about them wanting to bring in Lippi as sort of a director of sport
I think having these kinds of names as your representative when you go out to negotiate with other clubs and companies for marketing deals is hugely important instead of having someone like Galliani who has repeatedly shamed not only his own name but this club's as well
Indeed.
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