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Posted by: aLuZiNK Nov 1 2005, 06:31 PM
Posted by: YoungGun Nov 2 2005, 08:07 PM
Hmm, in fact, if I don't know his father is Paolo, I will guess he is Pirlo's son.
Posted by: Kaka Is Brilliant Nov 2 2005, 10:47 PM
That looks like a stance of a young Kaka.
If he can defend like Maldini and dribble like Kaka wow
Posted by: Mario Nov 4 2005, 07:52 AM
Great Pics. Thanks!
He look toooooooooooooooooo promissing !
Posted by: xudong Nov 4 2005, 11:20 PM
well, I guess handsome people look alike. 
Posted by: Boban Nov 5 2005, 02:45 AM
yer he does look like a mini pirlo hehe.... lets hope he is going to be as good as hes father is he also a defender?
Posted by: misha Nov 5 2005, 05:42 AM
is he also a defender?Right defender.
Posted by: misha Nov 5 2005, 06:18 AM
Question to all:
Who do you prefer Christian Maldini or Christian Vieri? 
Posted by: dudernahata Nov 5 2005, 07:40 AM
Who do you prefer Christian Maldini or Christian Vieri?
come on man, of course we pick the obvious correct choice of cristian maldini
Posted by: xudong Nov 5 2005, 07:42 AM
is he also a defender?he is a right fullback. funny considering that Paolo Maldini started as a right fullback too.
Posted by: xudong Nov 5 2005, 07:42 AM
Who do you prefer Christian Maldini or Christian Vieri?
that's a no-brainer.
Posted by: misha Nov 5 2005, 07:49 AM
but funny
Posted by: YoungGun Nov 5 2005, 03:56 PM
But at the moment, no one can sure that C.Maldini will be Maldini III, Cruft II or Maradona II ...
Remember Weah Junior 19 year-old now and he even stand behind Adregmani ...
So I choose Bobo ...
Posted by: xudong Nov 5 2005, 08:56 PM
Remember Weah Junior 19 year-old now and he even stand behind Adregmani ...
So I choose Bobo ...
weah Jr. is already 19?
Posted by: DvZ Nov 6 2005, 05:53 AM
i think Il Capitano started as a striker, then they started to move him to the back
Posted by: misha Nov 6 2005, 08:09 AM
Huge expectation. And this could hurt him. I sure that already in games ,children trying to prove something against him.
Posted by: Boban Nov 6 2005, 02:03 PM
yer i agree with you, i think he should just concentrate on his game and try to get as fas as possible
Posted by: Portikins Nov 7 2005, 07:51 PM
The future of Milan...
Hope his dad teach some good things
Posted by: minlista Nov 16 2005, 09:26 AM
Great Pics. Thanks!
Posted by: Kaka Is Brilliant Nov 16 2005, 03:51 PM
I thought he was 18 but maybe wrong.
Posted by: Adriana Dec 3 2005, 08:18 PM
cuteeeeeeee!!!
Loool he looks like mini pirloo yeaaaa
Posted by: arivanjj Jan 1 2006, 10:43 AM
thanx for the pics, aLuZiNK
do you have any more?
Posted by: dst Sep 6 2006, 04:31 PM
anyone has pictures of young Christian!!??
Posted by: misha Sep 6 2006, 08:14 PM
Posted by: KillerMax Sep 6 2006, 10:17 PM
Posted by: X-Offender Sep 6 2006, 10:44 PM
There's also this wallpaper I found under the multimedia section.
Posted by: LaPalma Sep 6 2006, 11:19 PM
He really looks like a young mixture of Kaká and Pirlo...
Posted by: misha Sep 8 2006, 11:19 PM
I like this one the most.
Posted by: dst Sep 8 2006, 11:30 PM
Posted by: mchanna Dec 28 2006, 02:40 AM
FOR DST, who recently discovered his undying love to Christian Maldini 
Posted by: dst Dec 28 2006, 02:42 AM
thanks!!
Posted by: mchanna Dec 28 2006, 02:46 AM
Look at that woman on the left LOL
Posted by: dst Dec 28 2006, 02:57 AM
is there a woman in pink there too or should I be in bed by now... thanks again!!
Posted by: mchanna Dec 28 2006, 03:00 AM
LOL
Posted by: KillerMax Dec 28 2006, 11:06 AM
HAHAHAAHA!!!!!!! You friggin CRACK me up dude... ohh... f@ck... I laughed too hard... yeah I see the woman in pink too... oh my... I can't stop laughing...
Posted by: HasanHasanly Mar 23 2007, 11:22 AM
Now, am I mistaken, or is he really Carlo's son?
http://www.acmilan.com/InfoPage.aspx?id=30553
Posted by: Tennie Mar 23 2007, 12:17 PM
Not sure. But Carletto was coaching Parma during that time. The picture of Davide in the Forza Milan magazine I have shows a boy who /does/ sort of resemble Carletto. (Sorry, don't have a scanner. It's the November 2006 issue).
Posted by: dst Feb 5 2008, 04:57 PM
All talk about the lil' heroes of the rossoneri colors here!
For the official page of the youth teams click http://www.acmilan.com/InfoPage.aspx?id=267
Posted by: dst Feb 5 2008, 05:08 PM
The biggest hopes of young players coming into the senior squad (according to what's being said... ) from these programs lie with the following Primavera players:
GK:
OFFREDI Daniel
DF:
BRUSCAGIN Matteo
COSNER Andrea
DARMIAN Matteo
MF:
GUERCI Alex
LUNATI Matteo
AMF:
DI GENNARO DAVIDE (on loan to Bologna)
FW:
UMUNEGBU Kingsley
PALOSCHI Alberto
AUBAMEYANG Pierre
---
Ancelotti's son Davide plays for the Primavera.
---
Christian Maldini, the first born son of God, currently (Feb 2008) plays for the U14 team of Esordienti B, which is the class of '96. He is listed as a defender.
See http://www.acmilan.com/infoPage.aspx?id=51022
In the same team, there is also a kid called Christian Galliani... anyone knows if he's related to Adriano Galliani?
Posted by: Tennie Feb 5 2008, 05:20 PM
So far during the Torneo di Viareggio, tuttomercatoweb has been absolutely gushing about Kingsley Umunegbu. They really really like the kid.
Lunati has been loaned, btw, to San Marino til the end of the season.
Posted by: dst Feb 5 2008, 05:47 PM
This is very good news!!
Posted by: Darunia Feb 5 2008, 08:06 PM
From what I've seen of Umunegbu... he has great pace .. if he improves technically, he has some potential.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Feb 6 2008, 05:13 AM
I want to see more defenders and mid-fielders and I want them Italian. Our mid-field is f@cked up right now.
We can always buy strikers from Brazil. 
Posted by: Tennie Feb 15 2008, 04:25 PM
(from acmilan.com's italian page)
Il giovane difensore della Primavera rossonera Michelangelo Albertazzi, prelevato a fine gennaio dal Bologna, è stato convocato per l'importante test della Nazionale Under 17 contro la Turchia.
[The young Primavera defender Michelangelo Albertazzi, bought in January from Bologna, has been called up to the U17 Azzurrini for their game against Turkey.]
Posted by: whoarethepatriots Feb 15 2008, 04:50 PM
Il giovane difensore della Primavera rossonera Michelangelo Albertazzi, prelevato a fine gennaio dal Bologna, è stato convocato per l'importante test della Nazionale Under 17 contro la Turchia.
[The young Primavera defender Michelangelo Albertazzi, bought in January from Bologna, has been called up to the U17 Azzurrini for their game against Turkey.]
Albertazzi is highly rated although i have not seen him play. We have a goalkeeper (cant remember his name at the moment), but he is also highly rated
Edit: I dont think the keeper is on the Primavera team, probably a level below
Posted by: dst Feb 15 2008, 04:59 PM
I want a truly great talent to come out from the youth teams!! It's been so long...
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Feb 15 2008, 06:42 PM
Why isn't Di Gennaro on that list?? He's supposedly better than Paloschi? At least more talented?
Posted by: dst Feb 15 2008, 09:25 PM
Fixed.
Posted by: Darunia Mar 5 2008, 07:13 PM
Anyone know how Di Gennaro is doing this season? Bologna is doing well.
Posted by: Tennie Mar 5 2008, 07:24 PM
Di Gennaro isn't getting a whole lot of playing time, but when he is put on (almost always as a sub), he seems to do well. Average player rating of 6.5. Bologna are doing very well in Serie B and have a very good chance of being promoted up to A next year.
Posted by: Tennie Mar 14 2008, 10:50 PM
2 Primavera players, Michelangelo Albertazzi and Filippo Perucchini, have been called up to the U17s for the upcoming Group Phase games in the Euro U17 championships.
Albertazzi is a highly-rated (left) back and Perucchini is a keeper.
Yay for the ragazzi! 
Posted by: Tennie Apr 28 2008, 07:02 PM
Bad incident this past weekend for the Primavera.
Andrea Cosner - the original first-choice striker for the Primavera this year - was playing his first game after 7 months off due to a torn ACL. Partway through the game, he injured the same knee again and had to be stretchered off. 
Posted by: dst Apr 28 2008, 08:18 PM
****! That's sad!
Posted by: acid911 Apr 28 2008, 08:28 PM
Oh, dear. Not the knee! It takes so much out a player, particularly a football player, trying to recover from a knee injury.
Posted by: morgoth Apr 28 2008, 10:45 PM
Eew!
Posted by: Tennie Apr 30 2008, 06:31 PM
Davide Di Gennaro is part of the Azzurini U20 team that's currently partiicpating in the Four Nations tournament (with Germany, Switzerland, and Austria).
Posted by: Tennie May 8 2008, 12:10 PM
Posting this here because he doesn't have his own thread and because, well, he's now a coach of the youth players.
MILANELLO - Ricorrenza importante oggi in casa Milan per Franco Baresi che oggi festeggia il suo compleanno. Tanti auguri ad uno dei più grandi simboli del Milan da parte di tutto l' A.C. Milan e da tutti i tifosi rossoneri.
Happy Birthday to Franco Baresi!
Posted by: m1ke May 8 2008, 12:21 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3fuVO_jq9A
Posted by: dst May 8 2008, 12:45 PM
A Franco Baresi thread exists. http://www.milanfan.com/forums/index.php?act=Post&CODE=02&f=7&t=5800 We should shut down this place it there wasn't one!
Happy Birthday Franco!
Posted by: Tennie May 15 2008, 01:47 PM
FOUR primavera players have been called up to the U19 Azzurrini squad that will participate in the second qualifying round of the U19 European Championships.
The players are defenders Albertazzi, Bruscagin Darmian, and striker Paloschi.
Congrats to them!
Posted by: Tennie May 25 2008, 01:02 PM
Here are the call ups for the U19 qualification games to be played against Sweden, France, and Switzerland the 26th, 28th, and 31st of May:
Portieri: Fiorillo (Sampdoria), Pinsoglio (Juventus);
Difensori: Albertazzi (Milan), Bruscagin (Milan), Darmian (Milan), Formiconi (Udinese), Gentili (Atalanta), Tagliani (Fiorentina);
Centrocampisti: Forestieri (Siena), Mazzarani (Cisco Roma), Palumbo (Napoli), Poli (Sampdoria), Raggio (Genoa), Romizi (Fiorentina), Viola (Reggina);
Attaccanti: Carbonaro (Palermo), Okaka (Modena), Paloschi (Milan).
Posted by: Tennie May 27 2008, 02:37 PM
The little Azzurini (U19s) won their game v. Sweden yesterday, 2-0. The first Italy goal was scored by Alberto Paloschi.
Paloschi, Darmian, and Bruscagin all played the full 90 minutes.
Posted by: whoarethepatriots May 27 2008, 02:58 PM
Looking good for our U19 stars
Posted by: Rossoneri7 May 27 2008, 10:25 PM
Radio Morte had interviewed Luca Antonini ... A player co-owned by Milan and Empoli, and he showed his desire to play for Napoli above all other teams: "If I was to choose, I would choose Napoli. But my contract is with Milan and Empoli, and they will meet up to decide my future, since there are several clubs who I am receiving attention from, but if I was to choose I would put Napoli on top of the pile."
Posted by: Tennie May 27 2008, 10:39 PM
There's a whole bunch of kids from Napoli who're coming out to be pretty good players. Antonini too, eh?
Posted by: mishie May 27 2008, 10:53 PM
please don't mention the N***** name in front of me!! 
it does look good for the under 19's would like to hope they make the grade
Posted by: arivanjj May 28 2008, 09:36 AM
clip?
Posted by: Tennie May 29 2008, 12:11 PM
The little Azzurini won their second game v. Switzerland, also by a score of 2-0. Paloschi scored the first goal.
Can't find a full lineup or match report yet so I don't know who else played.
Posted by: dst May 29 2008, 01:26 PM
Ha! Seems like Paloschi opens the score for his teammates to play on...
Posted by: Diavolo Jun 3 2008, 01:20 AM
For the info!
Italy's U-19 has qualified for the final stages (last eight teams) of European championship. They were winners in 2003 and this is their first appearance in the finals in four years. In the last qualifying round (Elite round) they beat Sweden, Switzerland and France - all with 2-0. Paloschi scored against Sweden and Switzerland.
Also 3 other players from our youth system have taken part in this games. Darmian and Bruscagin (both defenders, class 89) have played all 3 games, while our youngest player (is said to be one of the most talented defenders - Albertazzi - who is also Italy's U-17 captain, class 91 and is already playing for our primavera although he is 2 years younger) has played the whole game against Switzerland and the second half against France. With Milan young defenders Italy didn't concede a single goal smile.gif!
For the moment it looks like we have a bright future ahead of us - at least for our defence.
If you are interested here are the dates:
Final tournament - Group stage 14 - 20 July 2008
Semi-finals 23 July 2008
Final 26 July 2008
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Jun 3 2008, 08:42 AM
Thank heavens for that. We need centre backs. Nesta is going to leave in another 3 or 4 years.
But it's the complete lack of the mid-field that bugs me.
Posted by: Tennie Jun 16 2008, 01:52 AM
It's a day late, but a belated happy 12th birthday to future captain Christian Maldini!
Also of note: the May issue of Forza Milan (they show up here a month late) has two interviews with primavera players -- Alberto Paloschi and Matteo Bruscagin, who also figured in the little Azzurrini U19 games. They're nice interviews and they seem like good kids. If anyone's interested in details, pm me.
Posted by: amancik Jun 16 2008, 02:43 AM
In 5 years time, we might see a new star!
Posted by: dst Jun 16 2008, 03:20 AM
We will always have Maldini!
Posted by: Devillito Jun 16 2008, 07:10 AM
I wont hold my breath but im really looking forward to seeing him wearing the armband.
btw, how old is Daniel?
Posted by: dst Jun 16 2008, 07:57 AM
He's 6 now I think.
Posted by: vahid Jun 16 2008, 09:16 AM
Did you see this clip from Daniel, http://youtube.com/watch?v=zXpPD3FpxIg
The next legend
Posted by: zdrossoneri Jun 16 2008, 09:52 AM
The next legend
جدا به باباش رفته
Posted by: zdrossoneri Jun 16 2008, 09:54 AM
Enzo Zidane 
unbelievable!!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=PIbDypWKmNw&feature=related
Posted by: KillerMax Jun 16 2008, 10:38 AM
unbelievable!!To be honest, he doesn't look that impressive.
Posted by: zdrossoneri Jun 16 2008, 10:51 AM
To me it does.
[you are not comparing Enzo to Zizou, are you? 
]
Posted by: dst Jun 16 2008, 12:52 PM
His movement is too integral for his age!
Posted by: zdrossoneri Jun 16 2008, 01:12 PM
+1
Posted by: whoarethepatriots Jun 16 2008, 01:22 PM
What is Christian Maldini up to nowadays. He was supposedly a startlet for his age group, but i havent heard any new news from him
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Jun 16 2008, 02:00 PM
^^
Probably got exams? 
Posted by: Tennie Jun 16 2008, 02:03 PM
There's not usually a whole lot of news on the 12 year olds, but their record (see first page of this thread for link to the primavera pages on acmilan.com) seems to be pretty good. I count 11 goals as having been conceded all year.
Posted by: whoarethepatriots Jun 16 2008, 02:12 PM
I guess we wont hear much from him if/when he gets to the Berretti or Primavera squad
Posted by: morgoth Jun 16 2008, 03:49 PM
Wow! Enzo has definitely the elegance of his father, but I don't think he's that impressive, Bojan when he was a kid was 100 times better and there's that Turkish kid on U tube who does wonders ... speechless!
Posted by: Tennie Jun 19 2008, 01:13 PM
Milan have loaned midfielder Alex Guerci to Serie C side Pergocrema.
Posted by: dst Jun 19 2008, 01:16 PM
This guy is highly rated I think. I hope he develops to be a great player.
Pergocrema?
That's a funny name!
Posted by: whoarethepatriots Jun 19 2008, 01:58 PM
Livorno have loaned two of our Primavera boys. One is Perticone, the other i cant remember. Perticone is a defender is memory serves correct.
Good way for them to get experience (if they play regularly that is)
Edit: Yeah Guerci was highly rated. He is/was the captain of the Primavera's
Posted by: Tennie Jun 19 2008, 09:24 PM
And Matteo Bruscagin is going out on loan to Serie C side Monza.
Posted by: whoarethepatriots Jun 19 2008, 10:24 PM
Albertazzi is still co-owned correct? One years experience in Serie A with Bologna should toughen him up
Posted by: Tennie Jun 19 2008, 10:27 PM
Milan owns all of Albertazzi, I believe. (we had half and then bought the other half in January when he came to the primavera)
Posted by: Tennie Jun 21 2008, 06:16 PM
Pierre Aubemeyang is being loaned to French 2nd division side Digione.
Posted by: morgoth Jun 21 2008, 10:27 PM
That's a bit surprising from you Tennie
Posted by: Tennie Jun 21 2008, 10:49 PM
Hee. That's how it's spelled in Italian.
Posted by: Tennie Jun 24 2008, 02:10 PM
Here are the call ups for the U19 Euro Championship, to be held this July in the Czech Republic:
Portieri: Fiorillo (Sampdoria), Piccolo (Torino), Pinsoglio (Juventus);
Difensori: Albertazzi (Milan), Bruscagin (Milan), Darmian (Milan), Formiconi (Udinese), Gentili (Atalanta), Marchetti (Real Montecchio), Tagliani (Fiorentina);
Centrocampisti: Bonaventura (Atalanta), Forestieri (Siena), Mazzarani (Cisco Roma), Palumbo (Napoli), Poli (Sampdoria), Raggio (Genoa), Romizi (Fiorentina), Viola (Reggina);
Attaccanti: Carbonaro (Palermo), Eusepi (Genoa), Giovio (Varese), Okaka (Modena), Paloschi (Milan), Zamblera (Newcastle United).
Congratulations to the four Milan players called up!
Posted by: vahid Jun 24 2008, 02:27 PM
Our Primavera goalkeeper was Offerdi? is he good enough to be our next GK?
Posted by: Tennie Jun 24 2008, 02:38 PM
Offredi was the Primavera keeper, yes. He's decent enough. It's the Allievi Nazionale (class of 91) goalkeeper who's supposed to be a real talent. His name is Perrucchini. He should be the Berretti or Primavera keeper next year.
Posted by: morgoth Jun 24 2008, 03:13 PM
Wow, the surprise is to see only one zebra player
(or maybe they're loaned out )
Posted by: Tennie Jun 25 2008, 08:08 PM
Milan have bought half of the 16 year old midfielder Gianmarco Conti from Venezia. He'll join the Milan allievi nazionali (the team coached by Alberigo Evani) next season.
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Jun 25 2008, 10:00 PM
Cool ... I hope to hear about the batch of kids that Milan had recruited in the next five or so years
I'm sure there must be another legend in there somewhere !!
Posted by: kurtsimonw Jun 25 2008, 10:09 PM
I'd still like us to deveop our own players a bit more. We're doing no different than Arsenal if we just take other players. Surely there must be some good kids around the Milan area!?
Posted by: Tennie Jun 25 2008, 11:13 PM
There are.
FOUR of the Milan primavera are in the national U19 squad. 3 of the 4 are from the Milan province.
Posted by: kurtsimonw Jun 25 2008, 11:56 PM
That's better.
Posted by: Tennie Jul 3 2008, 03:48 PM
Haha. Another second-gen kid coming up.
Maurizio Ganz's son Simoneandrea will be playing with the Allievi Regionali team (this is the team for 15 year olds).
Posted by: kurtsimonw Jul 3 2008, 04:51 PM
I remember him! Good luck to his kid.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Jul 7 2008, 01:01 AM
Particularly satisfied about this are Ariedo Braida ("In football the difference is made by human relationships and small things, that's why Simoneandrea will be one of ours, we have an excellent relationship with his parents") and Ruben Buriani, the man responsible for the youth sector: "We will put no pressure on him. He will start to work with Fulvio Florin. Then we'll see whether to let him go to the Allievi Nazionali with Walter De Vecchi."
And what about father Ganz? "It's not entirely true that he's like me. Simoneandrea is physically stronger and doesn't just think about goals, but also about the team." The young striker will be on training camp in Cles (Turin) with his new team mates, starting from 18 August, after having played three years in Masseroni Marchese, the Milanese sporting club who host the Adidas Cup matches throughout the year.
This is from the official website. I'm wondering if this is really good news or aren't we a bit to much..nepotistic?
Posted by: Tennie Jul 9 2008, 09:53 PM
The market for primavera age players is hopping right along. Milan have loaned (with right to buy) one Piermaria Carini, a 17 year old striker from Padova. [17 is generally the age for the Berretti, the team currently coached by Franco Baresi, unless you're REALLY good like Albertazzi, who's playing with the primavera.]
Posted by: Tennie Jul 11 2008, 03:38 PM
The final call up list for the U19s has been posted and all 4 Milan players made the final cut: Albertazzi, Bruscagin, Darmian and Paloschi.
Well done, ragazzi!
(full call up list in the U23 thread)
Posted by: milanista1899 Jul 12 2008, 03:50 AM
I heard we loaned Ardemagni out again, he was in the Primavera a couple of seasons ago and was amazing - scored bags of goals. Don't know how old he is, think it's Triestina he's gone to.
Posted by: Tennie Jul 12 2008, 04:04 AM
Ardemagni was at Pro Patria last season, I believe.
Posted by: vahid Jul 12 2008, 08:54 AM
Yea Ardemagni (21) is at Pro Patria.but i think he is a complete Patria player,not a loaned player
Posted by: kidfunka Jul 14 2008, 11:50 PM
Hi all,
I know paloschi scored today for u19 1-1 against greece. Has anybody watched the game, news on the other milan players and news on them.
thanks
Posted by: dst Jul 25 2008, 02:24 PM
Anyone knows what's happened to last year's Primavera players?
There were some promising players there Offredi, Bruscagin, Cosner, Guerci, Umunegbu,...
I only know about Darmian, Paloschi, Di Gennaro and the Aub's...
By the way, I don't want to be bitchy but I don't like it that former players are in a sub-forum... I don't think there are so many threads that a new category was needed anyway...
I know paloschi scored today for u19 1-1 against greece. Has anybody watched the game, news on the other milan players and news on them.
thanks
Hey there, check http://www.milanfan.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=6259 thread!
Posted by: Tennie Jul 25 2008, 02:30 PM
Bruscagin has gone on loan to (I think) a Serie C side, as has the Primavera keeper. I'll poke around and see if I can come up with a full list.
FYI the new youth team squad lists are up on acmilan.com. Alberigo Evani is now the primavera coach and Franco Baresi remains Berretti coach.
Of note is the young Wellington Feliciano De Morais CAFU, a defender in the primavera who was accompanied to Milanello this morning by his father.
Posted by: dst Jul 25 2008, 02:44 PM
Yeah, I saw that a moment ago... his father is... our own Cafu, right?
Posted by: Tennie Jul 25 2008, 03:01 PM
Yep, his dad is our Marcus Cafu! I don't know where young Wellington will play in defense, but he IS listed as a defender.
Of note regarding other young Milan players: the one that the Italian press are buzzing about right now is Michelangelo Albertazzi, who plays as LB for the U19s. The kid is really good - if you get a chance to watch the U19 final tomorrow, you'll get to see him play. He's definitely one for the future.
Posted by: dst Jul 25 2008, 03:14 PM
Who do the Italian media hail as the best young prospect nowadays? I guess Fiorillo is one of them...
And have you read anything about Lazio's Tuia!?
Posted by: Tennie Jul 25 2008, 03:17 PM
Right now, they're liking most of the U19 squad, dst. 
There are a lot of positive vibes, at least in Gazzetta and Controcampo. Albertazzi is the little rossoneri they're talking most about. They also like Fiorillo, Okaka, Forestieri, etc. There's been some talk about young Tuia, but not a whole lot at least in the stuff I've read.
Posted by: dst Jul 25 2008, 03:26 PM
You mean Albertazzi is the most talked-about player or the most talked-about rossonero?
Posted by: Tennie Jul 25 2008, 03:32 PM
A little of both, dst. He's definitely the most talked-about rossonero defender (poor Darmian and Bruscagin hardly get a mention) and he's getting as much press as Paloschi. He's also being talked about a good fair bit because he's the youngest guy on the squad (a full year younger than Paloschi, for example) and has played his way into the starting lineup. The pundits seem to like him.
Posted by: dst Jul 25 2008, 03:37 PM
Nice! Thanks for all the info!!!
Now here's a thought: Albertazzi is going to be our great LB for the next 20 years and Darmian will be our great CB for the next 20 years who will also be a bit overshadowed by our new great LB... 
Posted by: kidfunka Jul 25 2008, 04:31 PM
albertazzi is the second youngest playr in the tournament behind a greek defender forgot his name that is also being linked with the likes of cheslea and arsenal . this 2 names are being mentioned the most since they both can play in the u17..
also di gennaro has been sold as part of the borriello deal.
Posted by: Tennie Jul 25 2008, 04:33 PM
Er. DiGennaro hasn't been entirely sold. He's on a co-ownership deal at Genoa, just like Abate is at Toro.
And I like your thought there, dst, though young Christian may turn out to be a centreback or (gasp) a RB.
Posted by: Tennie Aug 1 2008, 11:05 PM
Speaking of Di Gennaro, he scored the winning (and only) goal for Genoa today in a friendly v. AEK Athens. 
Posted by: Tennie Aug 23 2008, 04:43 PM
Matteo Bruscagin, currently on loan to Monza, has been called up for the next round of U20 games.
Posted by: Tennie Aug 28 2008, 01:37 AM
Milanello is now an Aubameyang-free zone.
Willy has been loaned to Serie B side Avellino on a loan-with-option deal.
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Aug 28 2008, 02:06 AM
Now here's a thought: Albertazzi is going to be our great LB for the next 20 years and Darmian will be our great CB for the next 20 years who will also be a bit overshadowed by our new great LB...
We already have a nice foundation for the future...just hope they all develop to their full potential. And like Tennie said there are also the young Maldinis, hope they make us proud and follow in the footsteps of their daddy and grand pappi!
Nice...Looking foward to seeing much of him this coming season!
Posted by: acid911 Aug 28 2008, 02:22 AM
I like that analogy, Aubameyang-free zone. We're also a Brocch-free zone if the latest reports of the deal being complete are to be believed.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Aug 28 2008, 09:14 AM
Well there is only one Brocchi. But there were two Aubameyangs.
Damn, so who are are the primavera strikers? Kingsley Umenugbu?
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 28 2008, 10:01 AM
Damn, so who are are the primavera strikers? Kingsley Umenugbu?
he is on loan as well i think
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Aug 28 2008, 10:11 AM
Willy has been loaned to Serie B side Avellino on a loan-with-option deal.
that means milan didnt find willy that exciting
Posted by: Tennie Aug 28 2008, 11:25 AM
Yep, Kingsley is also on loan. He's at Salernitana.
There's a new crop of baby strkers.
Posted by: Tennie Sep 2 2008, 12:23 AM
Late bit of transfer news: Davide di Gennaro was at Genoa on loan but he's now gone to REGGINA on loan. Hope he gets some playing time, he's a good young player.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Sep 2 2008, 08:53 AM
Our Di Gennaro? I thought we'd co-owned his @$$
Posted by: Tennie Sep 2 2008, 11:27 AM
We do. We just co owned his...assets...from Genoa to Reggina. He's at Reggina on loan.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Sep 2 2008, 11:59 AM
So genoa has sold their half to Reggina??
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Sep 2 2008, 12:22 PM
Reggina brought in Di Gennaro and Djordje Rakic a 22-year-old promising Serbian striker. I'd take a bet and say he'll be even better then Viola's Jovetic this season..
Posted by: Tennie Sep 2 2008, 12:26 PM
Looks like Genoa and Milan both agreed to a loan. There's no ownership or co ownership involved in Di Gennaro's playing for Reggina this year.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Sep 2 2008, 12:30 PM
Now I'm totally confused. So Di Gennaro was never co-owned to Genoa in exchange for Borriello. He was only loaned?? If so, then this makes sense. Good, I want to see this lad Di Gennaro play. I'd rather he develop to be good enough to replace Seedorf in 2-3 year's time.
Posted by: Tennie Sep 2 2008, 12:41 PM
Hee. Nono, Jack. Milan and Genoa co-own Di Gennaro. That was part of the Borriello deal. The co-ownership didn't change; both teams just agreed to loan him to Reggina for a year. I think it's a good move for him - he'll get playing time for Reggina because with the late additions Genoa made, he wasn't likely to play much.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Sep 2 2008, 12:46 PM
Oh...I see. Thnx.
Posted by: Tennie Sep 2 2008, 06:40 PM
Yay for some of our kids!
Here's the call up list for the next round of U20 games:
Portieri: Fiorillo (Sampdoria), Rossini (Ivrea);
Difensori: Albertazzi (Milan), Darmian (Milan), Gentili (Pergocrema), Masi (Fiorentina), Regini (Cesena), Santon (Inter);
Centrocampisti: Bonaventura (Atalanta), Di Tacchio (Ascoli), Eramo (Piacenza), Martinez (Ternana), Poli (Sassuolo), Rossi Fausto (Juventus);
Attaccanti: Marconi (Atalanta), Okaka (Roma), Paloschi (Parma), Pasquato (Empoli).
Posted by: Tennie Sep 3 2008, 12:22 AM
One late bit of youth team transfer news. Milan have bought young Alexander Merkel from Stuttgart. He's a midfielder who's played for the Germany U16 and U17 sides and has been put into the Primavera squad. He's a full year younger than most other players (two years younger than most).
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Sep 3 2008, 03:57 AM
Good Luck to the Lad!
Posted by: Bluesummers Sep 3 2008, 03:58 AM
hehe im guessing leonardo is finally having an affect on our club.
Posted by: Tennie Sep 14 2008, 03:31 AM
PRIMAVERA: VICENZA-MILAN 0-3
13/09/2008
MILANO - I giovani della Primavera di Evani hanno battuto il Vicenza 3-0 nella gara di andata del primo turno di Coppa Italia. Buona prestazione dei rossoneri che sono passati in vantaggio al 20' del primo tempo dopo il rigore trasformato da Furlan che ha lasciato il Vicenza in inferiorità numerica. Nella ripresa rete del raddoppio del Milan al 35' con Gianola e ancora Angelilli che al 40' ha chiuso le marcature.
[The Primavera beat Vicenza 3-0 in the first round of the Primavera Coppa Italia. A good game by the young rossoneri who went up in the 20th after Furlan converted a penalty that saw Vicenza go down to 10 men. Gianola scored the second goal and Angelilli the third.]
Yay for the kids!
Posted by: acid911 Sep 14 2008, 11:55 AM
3-0 is always a comprehensive win! Well done to the kiddos.
Posted by: han2503 Sep 14 2008, 08:50 PM
Glad to see that one Milan is doing good, even if it is the kiddies team
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Sep 20 2008, 12:05 PM
ahh i wanted to ask that recently we have had gud young defender like darmain stiker like paloschi even some midfielders david de gennaro but is there anyone who can be considered as milan keeper in coming years we need to get a keeper from the youth team bcoz on the market world class keepers are not for sale or either too expnsive while getting second graded keeper is no use so do we have a keeper in the youth team who can be considered the future like darmain or paloschi
Posted by: acid911 Sep 20 2008, 01:14 PM
Um, we have signed up a 20-year-old keeper from Brazil earlier this transfer season. 
He'll be staying on loan at his previous club to gain more experience, and will be unveiled next year. From what I hear, he's decently talented too.
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Sep 25 2008, 09:00 PM
He'll be staying on loan at his previous club to gain more experience, and will be unveiled next year. From what I hear, he's decently talented too.there was no official thing abt that santos keeper i think his name was flipe
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Sep 25 2008, 09:01 PM
Milan sign nine-year-old
Thursday 25 September, 2008
Milan have signed a nine-year-old Mexican boy, who has already been compared to Lionel Messi, Sergio Agüero and Diego Maradona.
In a piece of forward planning, the Rossoneri have pounced to secure the services of Edgardo Obregon.
The tiny trequartista had been learning the ropes at Guadalajara outfit Chivas where he has been nicknamed 'The Cat.'
Obregon impressed at the recent Milan Friendly youth tournament and was reportedly also approached by Barcelona.
“He's the heir to Messi, Aguero and Maradona,” Spanish newspaper Marca claimed.
Many of Europe's top clubs are recruiting players at a young age as the race to find the superstars of tomorrow becomes ever more competitive.
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Sep 25 2008, 09:01 PM
although he is really young but still it is gud we going for young players but yea this one is very young
Posted by: acid911 Sep 25 2008, 09:12 PM
Of course, it wasn't official. It was kept under wraps.
But we'll know for sure in an year or two, yeah!Good Lord!
A 9-year-old. What's next, we'll sign babies before they're born? Most hype I've ever seen from a youngster, Pato and Messi included. I do hope he turns up well, even though I'm not too fond of Mexicans either. But still, 9 years of age! Oh well, strangers things have happened!
Posted by: Rivaldo Sep 25 2008, 09:13 PM
Maybe once he'll play with Cristian Maldini)))
Posted by: acid911 Sep 25 2008, 09:17 PM
Yeah, exactly what I was thinking.
Our very own 'Generation Next', and who knows it may include the son of Ronaldo too.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Sep 26 2008, 07:42 AM
I know you want to take a swipe at Galliani bro...but the thing is Galliani already gave that interview, I think 2 seasons back when he was saying that Milan are looking at being more like Arsenal than Real Madrid.
- I think it makes sense, because it is the only truly sustainable business plan. The trouble with the transfer season we had is, we're gonna require seasons like this every 3-4 years to maintain quality
- We realised, we have to be like Arsenal. Everybody cribs about Arsenal stealing youth. But in the long run it makes sense.
A 9-year-old. What's next, we'll sign babies before they're born? Most hype I've ever seen from a youngster, Pato and Messi included. I do hope he turns up well, even though I'm not too fond of Mexicans either. But still, 9 years of age! Oh well, strangers things have happened!And if we got him at 9, we won't be having trouble with non-EU quota if he does develop to be good enough to play for us.
Posted by: Tennie Oct 29 2008, 12:08 PM
Baby Maldini update: young Christian's team (the Giovanissimi Regionali C) are so far undefeated in their games this season; they've only conceded one goal so far.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Oct 29 2008, 12:53 PM
Well duhh...this kid was good enough to take the ball of Seedorf remember? One of the most technically accomplished players on the planet.
Posted by: Tennie Oct 29 2008, 02:05 PM
Actually, that was kid brother Daniel who dispossessed Seedorf with a classic Maldini slide tackle. Daniel's 7 now, I think. Next year he can start with the youngest of the Milan youth teams.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Oct 29 2008, 02:21 PM
Oh..
shoot! Well I'm sure Daniel learnt from big brother.
Posted by: acid911 Oct 30 2008, 08:43 AM
Exactly. It was Maldini Jr. 2!
And I'd half expect it was Seedorf's daughter in the video too. That is if I remember correctly, and Seedorf does in fact have a young daughter. But it was Daniel that's for sure who stole the show in that clip.
Posted by: dst Oct 30 2008, 11:36 AM
Ah! Sounds so Maldinish!
And I'd half expect it was Seedorf's daughter in the video too. That is if I remember correctly, and Seedorf does in fact have a young daughter. But it was Daniel that's for sure who stole the show in that clip.... and that little girl's heart!
Posted by: acid911 Oct 30 2008, 12:15 PM
So very true.
Posted by: Tennie Nov 12 2008, 03:32 PM
Well, at least Darmian's not being allowed to totally rust away. He's playing with the Primavera today in the primavera equivalent of the Coppa. Milan lead Chievo 1-0 at halftime.
EDIT:
FT result: 1-0. Yay for the primavera. (Albertazzi also played this one).
Davide di Gennaro is playing for Reggina in their (grownup) Coppa game v. Udinese right now. It's scoreless in the 72nd.
Posted by: Tennie Nov 16 2008, 03:45 AM
Di Gennaro was called up by Casiraghi for the U21 game next week against Germany.
Posted by: Tennie Nov 17 2008, 12:44 PM
And Darmian was called up for the U20s.
Posted by: Tennie Nov 17 2008, 04:07 PM
So...there are two Milan-owned players in the U21 side - Paloschi and Di Gennaro. Hope to see them both do well. (The other 2 strikers called up are Palermo's Lanzafame and the cugini's Balotelli).
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Nov 18 2008, 07:36 AM
Hmm....thanks 10.
Posted by: Tennie Dec 9 2008, 02:22 AM
So, lots of folks have been wondering just how many kids are out on loan or how many former kids are out there playing. Here's a brief roundup of some of the former Primavera and how they did at the weekend:
Ignazio Abate - midfielder - (Torino): Voto 6
Davide Di Gennaro - midfielder - (Reggina): Voto 5.5
Luca Antonelli - midfielder - (Parma): Voto 6.5 (serie B.)
Alberto Paloschi - striker - (Parma): Voto 6 (serie B.)
Willy Aubameyang - striker - (Avellino): Voto 5.5 (Serie B.)
Daniel Offredi - goalkeeper - (Pro Sesto): Voto 7 (Serie C1 - rumors that Grosseto of Serie B is interested in him)
Romano Perticone - defender - (Livorno): Voto 6 (serie B.)
Simone Malacarne - midfielder - (Pizzighettone): Voto 6 (Serie C2)
Riccardo Caraglia - midfielder - (Pizzighettone): Voto 6 (Serie C2)
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Dec 9 2008, 11:22 AM
i always thought luca anotnelli was CB and i hope we get one of youth team GK for our main team
Posted by: Tennie Dec 9 2008, 03:05 PM
The Giovanissimi C are doing rather well so far this season. They're undefeated (10 wins), have scored 29 goals and have conceded ONE. Yesterday they won the Citta d'Imperia tournament, again without conceding a goal. In the first of 3 games in the tournament, one of the 12 goals Milan scored was by a young defender named Christian Maldini.
Posted by: acid911 Dec 10 2008, 12:11 AM
Ha!
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Dec 10 2008, 03:50 PM
Ole!
See him in a few years time - when he meets the big boys, and honors the family name !
Posted by: whoarethepatriots Dec 16 2008, 03:16 PM
I would just like to say that since it is extremely unlikely we will be able to tempt a world class defender away from their club we must make every attempt to try and groom our own youth players to become world class players. Whenever i see Juve's youth squad i am almost always jealous, especially in the way they intergrate them into the squad. While we will never be able to get Chiellini or the next big defending star (Santacroce/Criscito) we need to develop our players. It would be a shame to neglect Darmian or Albertazzi because i believe that at least one of them can go all the way
Posted by: Tennie Dec 16 2008, 09:51 PM
Here's this weekend's report card for the ragazzi out on loan:
Ignazio Abate - midfielder - (Torino):Voto 6
Davide Di Gennaro - midfielder - (Reggina): Voto 6
Matteo Ardemagni - striker - (Triestina): Voto 5.5 (Serie B.)
Alberto Paloschi - striker - (Parma):Voto 6 (Serie B.)
Romano Perticone - defender - (Livorno): Voto 6.5 (Serie B.)
Daniel Offredi - keeper - (Pro Sesto): Voto 6.5 (Serie C.)
Alex Guerci - midfielder - (Pergocrema): Fornisce sostanza al centrocampo. Voto 6 (Serie C.)
Posted by: acid911 Dec 16 2008, 11:57 PM
That's the one I'm interested in.
Thanks for sharing this, Ten.
Posted by: Tennie Dec 17 2008, 12:05 AM
Abate is one of the very few Toro players getting consistently good marks this year. The press at least really like the kid.
Offredi has been getting consistently high marks -- 6.5 on the Italian scale is pretty high for a goalie and 7 is...REALLY good. Sure, it's for a Serie C team, but he's apparently really doing quite well.
whoearthepatriots can probably offer some elaboration on how young Alberto is doing at Parma since he's the resident expert.
Posted by: Tennie Dec 19 2008, 09:37 PM
Speaking of young Alberto, he's gone in in the 29th min of Parma's game v. Citadella. The game's still scoreless (in the 35th).
EDIT: +1 cookie to Paloschi for the gorgeous goal he scored in the 74th (so far the only one of the game).
Posted by: Tennie Dec 20 2008, 12:00 AM
Parma won the game, 1-0. They're temporarily in first place in Serie B (the majority of B games are played on Saturday).
Posted by: acid911 Dec 20 2008, 12:42 AM
That's my next favorite player, right than and there! Forza Paloschi!
Posted by: whoarethepatriots Dec 20 2008, 12:42 AM
This is the first goal Paloschi has scored in a while for the Crociati
Posted by: acid911 Dec 20 2008, 12:44 AM
Exactly, I think he has three to his name (including this one).
Posted by: Tennie Dec 20 2008, 12:49 AM
Note: Parma played the entire second half and the last few minutes of the first on 10 men. They had a guy sent off right after Paloschi came on. Talked to someone who watched the game and they said young Alberto's goal was really quite good and that he played well throughout.
Posted by: Ry4n Dec 20 2008, 12:55 AM
heres Channel 4's take on the Parma game Paloschi late goal hero....hes learning from the king Super Pippo !!
Parma 1-0 Cittadella
Paloschi’s late strike gave 10-man Parma a precious victory over giant-killers Cittadella to end 2008 on a high. The Gialloblu’s 13-match unbeaten run was ended last week and it looked to be another stumble when the minnows had the better of the first half with Bonvissuto going close, Reginaldo picking up an injury and Falcone’s dismissal for a reaction foul on Meggiorini. Parma survived Volpe’s header thanks to a stunning Pavarini save and moments later Paloschi ended his goal drought by nodding in Antonelli’s cross at the back post.
Scorers: Paloschi 74 (P)
Sent off: Falcone 38 (P)
Parma: Pavarini; Troest, Falcone, A Lucarelli; Castellini, Morrone, Mariga, Kutuzov (M Rossi 46), Antonelli; Reginaldo (Paloschi 29), C Lucarelli
Cittadella: Pierobon; Turato, Pesoli, Cherubin, Teoldi; Volpe (De Gasperi 86), Castiglia, Iori, Carteri (Oliveira 80); Bonvissuto (P Rossi 70), Meggiorini
Ref: Pinzani
Attendance: 9,353
Posted by: Tennie Dec 20 2008, 03:22 AM
(picture from Mediaset)
Young Alberto today.
Posted by: Ry4n Dec 20 2008, 03:40 AM
Young Alberto today.
Aww thanks Tennie
he so reminds me so of Inzaghi in his early days the young look i meen when Inzaghi was at Parma and Atalanta the enthusiasm even is goal celabration is the same !!! Forza Alberto may he score many many many more !!!!!!
http://cache.gettyimages.com/xc/1528103.jpg?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF19390335F8FA9CA92A67972288D2AEA2D369930FDCFC4C15FBB
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Dec 20 2008, 10:15 PM
The Parma-dress collar looks...like...I don't know, like it's from "Alien".
Posted by: whoarethepatriots Dec 21 2008, 06:51 PM
That thing on his neck is a neckwarmer type thing. Parma have a standard collar
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Dec 21 2008, 08:34 PM
Oh yes, now that you've said it I see. Well,...it's not looking good IMO, but it's irrelevant if he scores more goals.
Posted by: dst Dec 22 2008, 05:20 PM
Young Alberto today.
Is he watching Spiderman 3?
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Dec 22 2008, 05:43 PM
Parma 1-0 Cittadella
Paloschi’s late strike gave 10-man Parma a precious victory over giant-killers Cittadella to end 2008 on a high. The Gialloblu’s 13-match unbeaten run was ended last week and it looked to be another stumble when the minnows had the better of the first half with Bonvissuto going close, Reginaldo picking up an injury and Falcone’s dismissal for a reaction foul on Meggiorini. Parma survived Volpe’s header thanks to a stunning Pavarini save and moments later Paloschi ended his goal drought by nodding in Antonelli’s cross at the back post.
Scorers: Paloschi 74 (P)
Sent off: Falcone 38 (P)
Parma: Pavarini; Troest, Falcone, A Lucarelli; Castellini, Morrone, Mariga, Kutuzov (M Rossi 46), Antonelli; Reginaldo (Paloschi 29), C Lucarelli
Cittadella: Pierobon; Turato, Pesoli, Cherubin, Teoldi; Volpe (De Gasperi 86), Castiglia, Iori, Carteri (Oliveira 80); Bonvissuto (P Rossi 70), Meggiorini
Ref: Pinzani
Attendance: 9,353
if i am not wrong then antonelli is also milan co-owned
Posted by: Ry4n Dec 22 2008, 06:44 PM
Yeah hes Co Owned with us http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luca_Antonelli
Posted by: milanista1899 Dec 22 2008, 07:52 PM
Young Alberto today.
He's let his hair grow, think it looked better short. Hope he comes back to us next season, Forza Palo!
Posted by: Tennie Dec 28 2008, 04:48 PM
Here's a somewhat belated report on how the former Primavera players did last week:
Alberto Paloschi (Parma): Voto 6.5 (Serie B.)
Luca Antonelli (Parma): Voto 6 (Serie B.)
Matteo Ardemagni (Triestina): Voto 6 (Serie B.)
Romano Perticone (Livorno): Voto 6.5 (Serie B.)
Ignazio Abate (Torino): Voto 6.5
Daniel Offredi (Pro Sesto): Voto 6 (Serie C)
Alex Guerci (Pergocrema): Voto 6.5 (Serie C)
Emanuele Orlandi (Carpenedolo): Voto 6 (Serie C)
Simone Malacarne (Pizzighettone): Voto 6.5 (Serie C)
Also of note: Former Primavera centerback Andrea Cosner is currently at Seire C side Reggiana on a co-ownership deal, but Serie B side Ascoli apparently want him in January.
Posted by: Zed.D Jan 3 2009, 04:39 PM
The kid's grown up!
Posted by: Tennie Jan 3 2009, 04:44 PM
Wow, look! He really has! Thanks for posting, zd! (AND WHY DID ZAMBROTTA SHAVE HIS HEAD!?!?!?!?!)
Posted by: Zed.D Jan 3 2009, 04:55 PM
Welcome.
Physically I guess he's ready. now it's a matter of getting more minutes on the pitch.
Because last time he shaved his head he played great football
it's a good omen!
Posted by: acid911 Jan 3 2009, 09:02 PM
Which kid, exactly.
Posted by: whoarethepatriots Jan 3 2009, 09:43 PM
Darmian
Posted by: acid911 Jan 3 2009, 10:09 PM
Of course.
I was just toying with zd about Pato! Hehe! Oh, and it's more than about time for Darmian. Wonder why he's not played regularly, what with our constant defensive lapses and injury crisis? Big mystery of life, I guess.
Posted by: Tennie Jan 3 2009, 10:38 PM
I hold hope out that we'll see more of him in the new year. Maybe I'm nuts (or still drunk from New Years) but....
Posted by: acid911 Jan 3 2009, 10:48 PM
Fingers crossed.
Then again, I think it'll be after Paolo retires, this season or the next. But I've been wrong before, and by golly I hope I'm wrong again. The injuries to Sanderos should have been reason enough, but yeah.
Posted by: Tennie Jan 14 2009, 01:15 PM
Perticone did really well for Livorno at the weekend (vote of 6) and Offredi continues to do well for Pro Sesto (vote of 6.5).
The primavera play Atalanta today. There's a note on acmilan.com stating that 'first team players Darmian and Cardacio will be playing with the primavera' in the game.
Posted by: Tennie Jan 25 2009, 05:25 AM
The primavera beat Mantova's primavera today 2-0. Goals scored by Scapuzzi (a striker, 2nd youngest player on the squad at 17; there's 1 16 year old defender) and Ruggeri on a penalty. Found that last a bit interesting as Ruggeri is a defender and they're not normally designated takers of penalties. I think he's the primavera captain this year though. Maybe that's why. Both boys are local, from Milan and the Como area respectively.
EDIT: I just checked and the Giovanissimi C are still unbeaten in first place in their age group and still have conceded only one goal. This is the team on which a young Christian Maldini plays.
Posted by: Tennie Jan 27 2009, 01:22 AM
Here's how some of the former Primavera players did over the weekend:
Alberto Paloschi (Parma): Voto 6.5 (Serie B.)
Ignazio Abate (Torino): Voto 6.5
Romano Perticone (Livorno): Voto 6.5 (Serie B.)
Willy Aubameyang (Avellino): Voto 6 (Serie B.)
Daniel Offredi (Pro Sesto): Voto 6.5 (Serie C. note: they gave him this rating even though he conceded 4 goals. must have been a really bad defense for him not to be blamed for that.)
Simone Malacarne (Pizzighettone) : Voto 6 (Serie C)
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Jan 27 2009, 07:13 AM
Offredi needs to be dragged out, into Serie B or something. He's been doing well enough. Paloschi, seems to be having a series of average-good performances. I don't see him benching Pippo at this rate. The same for Abate. Damn...there doesn't look to be anyone who's gonna crack the first team.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Jan 28 2009, 07:11 PM
That's rather unfortunate, but I guess true.
Posted by: Ro Rossonera Feb 1 2009, 04:46 AM
Young Alberto today.
I love his emotion...and his pippo-esque celebration
I was discussing with a friend over at a community on Live journal about Albertino and this is what she had to say about his celebration:
y'know, wee alberto is still searching for his signature celebration. I suggest him look no further cuz nobody can pull the pippo face off like him
Posted by: Tennie Feb 3 2009, 07:25 PM
Hah. Indeed not. He really does imitate Pippo to perfection in goal celebrations.
Young Alberto really did well Saturday for Parma, scoring one of their goals and getting a rating of 7 for the match.
Ignazio Abate also did well on Sunday against the cugini - got a 7 for that mach.
Davide di Gennaro played well too, for Reggina in their game. Got a 6.5.
Posted by: acid911 Feb 4 2009, 03:38 PM
Good to hear this. Me want more Paloschi goals!
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Feb 4 2009, 04:08 PM
It is. I must say, I've expected him to do better then he did so far, but I guess it is a bit too much for now.
Posted by: Tennie Feb 9 2009, 01:19 PM
Here's how some of the kids on loan did:
Davide Di Gennaro (Reggina): Voto 7
Ignazio Abate (Torino): Voto 7
Luca Antonelli (Parma): Voto 5.5
Alberto Paloschi (Parma): Voto 6
Daniel Offredi (Pro Sesto): Voto 6.5
EDIT: The Giovanissimi C (the team Christian Maldini plays on) finally conceded a goal Saturday. But they won 5-1 anyway and are in first place in their division.
Posted by: Tennie Feb 9 2009, 03:27 PM
Albertazzi and Darmian were called up to play for the U20s in the 4 nations tournament (this is a tournament that takes place each year) against Austria.
Posted by: whoarethepatriots Feb 9 2009, 04:58 PM
Thanks Tennie
Posted by: kurtsimonw Feb 9 2009, 06:59 PM
I wish Serie A would introduce the EPL rule of not allowing players out on loan to play against their parent club. It gets very annoying when players you own score against yo and cost you points! 
Posted by: Ro Rossonera Feb 9 2009, 08:59 PM
I agree Kurt...it hurt to see Di Gennaro score his goal.
Posted by: whoarethepatriots Feb 9 2009, 09:06 PM
We should be happy for Di Gennaro, maybe someone higher up isnt a complete imbecile and noticed his good display. He just may be given a chance now
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Feb 10 2009, 07:39 AM
We always knew, Di Gennaro was outrageously talented. I think his coach (Galli?) said he was the most talented of all the primavera. Much much more than Paloschi. But his work rate wasn't so good supposedly.
Posted by: Ro Rossonera Feb 10 2009, 02:35 PM
As hurt as I was, I was very happy for Di Gennaro and his goal. He proved that our babies (youth team) can score even if it seems the management doesn't realize that.
Posted by: Tennie Feb 10 2009, 04:03 PM
The Primavera are participating in the Viareggio Cup tournament, a big tournament of youth teams with clubs from around the world.
They're playing the primavera from UNAM Pumas (from Mexico) today. At the half, Milan lead 1-0, with the goal by Angelilli.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Feb 10 2009, 04:46 PM
@Ro: I wouldn't let this perturb me too much. We've had Pozzi score against us as well. Doesn't mean he's Milan quality.
In fact another reason, why I'm not all too keen about this is that Di Gennaro has only made it to the first team coz Reggina's dealing with a lot of injuries. I believe it is the same with Paloschi and the whole Lucarelli mess. So I'm still undecided and I'm guessing they'd be better off where they are for now.
I don't think Paloschi is the Pippo equivalent of Pato - a teen prodigy. Nor do I think Di Gennaro has it in him yet to replace any of our treqqies.
Posted by: Bluesummers Feb 10 2009, 05:16 PM
In fact another reason, why I'm not all too keen about this is that Di Gennaro has only made it to the first team coz Reggina's dealing with a lot of injuries. I believe it is the same with Paloschi and the whole Lucarelli mess. So I'm still undecided and I'm guessing they'd be better off where they are for now.
I don't think Paloschi is the Pippo equivalent of Pato - a teen prodigy. Nor do I think Di Gennaro has it in him yet to replace any of our treqqies.
agreed, perfect statement. Personally if i was in galliani's place, I would rather paloschi on the bench than sheva. He could sub or even play some games to give pato rest.
Posted by: Tennie Feb 10 2009, 05:20 PM
Meh.
FT: Milan 1 - 1 Pumas. Romagnoli conceded a penalty in the 89th minute.
Posted by: acid911 Feb 10 2009, 06:46 PM
100% with you on this!
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Feb 11 2009, 06:42 AM
^^
That I'll agree with. I don't even know why Sheva was brought back. I think even Kuffkuff played more than him when he was with us.
Posted by: acid911 Feb 11 2009, 05:54 PM
I'll need a rain check on that last statement, but I agree with you 100%.
I'm afraid the time of Shevchenko has come and gone, he'll never be anywhere the same player he was before. Whether because of not getting a place in the XI or because he's caught up with age.
Posted by: Tennie Feb 11 2009, 05:58 PM
Italy's U20s beat Austria today, 2-1. Both Darmian and Albertazzi played - Darmian for the full 90 and Albertazzi a big chunk of the game -- though he did come off injured. 
Darmian will go to the Primavera camp for the Viareggio tournament and Albertazz may join him, depending on the extent of his injury.
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Feb 11 2009, 06:06 PM
what was the injury like? foot, thigh etc?
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Feb 11 2009, 06:13 PM
His scrotum was punctured.
*Runs to the hills*
Posted by: Tennie Feb 11 2009, 06:13 PM
Dunno, CMF. I checked and body parts aren't mentioned, just that it's a 'muscular problem' (presumably somewhere in a leg).
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Feb 11 2009, 06:47 PM
I'm tellin ya..it is what it is...
Posted by: Tennie Feb 12 2009, 04:49 PM
Gosh, Darmian is busy these days. Played yesterday for the U20s (he's captain) and playing today in the Viareggio tournament for the Primavera.
It's a pity he's not being given a chance with the first team.
Posted by: Ro Rossonera Feb 12 2009, 09:11 PM
The few times that I've seen him play for the first team he seems pretty good. I would like to see more of him, hopefully we will and he won't be loaned out until he's 27 like Antonini.
Posted by: Tennie Feb 12 2009, 09:23 PM
Much as I wish things were different, Ro, I don't think either of us should hold our breath to see Darmian or any other Primavera being given a chance. Seems more fashionable to buy kids the same age from Brazil (Mattioni, for what it's worth, plays the same position as Darmian - though dst and I quibble over whether Darmian's better as a cb or a rb).
Posted by: Il Capitano Feb 12 2009, 11:52 PM
The primavera lost the second match in Torneo di Viareggio (or Coppa Canevale) against Vicenza. The Primavera took the lead in the 18th minute by a shot from Strasser but Vicenza equalaized and took the lead in the second half.
Milan - Vicenza 1 - 2
Perucchini;
Darmian, Romagnoli, Colombo, Ruggeri;
Strasser, De Vito, Novinic;
Osuji, Doukara, Furlan.
Subs: IN- Angelilli, Gianola and Scapuzzi OUT- Furlan, Doukara och De Vito.
The Primavera share the last place in the group with Pumas. They both got 1 point while Vicenza and Cesena got 4 points. Milan will play Cesena on saturday.
Posted by: Tennie Feb 18 2009, 04:13 PM
Here's how some of the kids on loan did at the weekend.
Ignazio Abate (Torino): (Voto 7)
Davide Di Gennaro (Reggina): (Voto 6)
Alberto Paloschi (Parma): (Voto 6)
Daniel Offredi (Pro Sesto): (Voto 6)
Kingsley Umunegbu (Portosummaga): (Voto 6.5)
Emanuele Orlandi (Carpenedolo): (Voto 6)
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Feb 18 2009, 07:42 PM
week in week out abate is doing really well i think it would be really bad move if we dont call him back we need a verstile player like him
Posted by: whoarethepatriots Feb 18 2009, 11:38 PM
I wouldnt really call him versatile (right sided player and Trequartista) but i do agree that he deserves a shot with us. You cant be a star for the Azzurini by being average. However, Carlo will never play him, so staying at Toro for another year may not be bad (for him)
Posted by: Zed.D Feb 19 2009, 01:48 PM
I still haven't found out how good his defending is.. is he like Janku, good in attack, rather average in defense? can he be play as a RB?
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Feb 19 2009, 02:01 PM
Don't think he's as good as Janku in defence. He's a winger.
Posted by: dst Feb 19 2009, 02:05 PM
Janku is a fairly bad defender and Abate does not seem much better, at least he did not whenever I watched him play. I don't think he can play at RB.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Feb 19 2009, 02:52 PM
+1
But then again, I'm terrible in judging young wingers abilities to play as fullbacks. And Milan on the other hand made a half-decent job with Janku and a really decent with Serginho. I know he wasn't the god of LB's, but he was class..what a pitty he had to fight Ro Carlos in the NT.
Posted by: dst Feb 19 2009, 05:21 PM
Serginho was bad defensively too and I remember crying about his incompetence at the back but his runs upfront more than made up for this. Janku is nowhere near him offensively.
Carlos was much better than Serginho in my view.
Posted by: Tennie Feb 23 2009, 01:14 PM
The Primavera beat Atalanta's primavera 2-0 (goals by Ikande and Pasini) to qualify for the primavera coppa italia semifinals.
Also of note, the Giovanissimi C (where Christian Maldini plays) continues to win and not concede goals. They're still in first place in their division.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Feb 23 2009, 01:43 PM
Too bad we can't get any specifics of the players...is it truly a new golden generation?
Posted by: Tennie Feb 23 2009, 01:50 PM
No real idea, Jack. All I can ever find about the Giovanissimi is the results and (I think next month maybe) the odd article in Forza Milan.
Posted by: dst Feb 23 2009, 01:53 PM
Can they really be that good? It does not mean that they will evolve into great players but still, it's amazing what those kids do. 
Posted by: Tennie Feb 24 2009, 04:21 PM
So the Giovanissimi C won the Torneo di Gallipoli (traditional tournament held this time of year for the age group). They beat the baby cugini 4-3 on penalties and a Milan player (Matteo Gargantini, a midfielder) won the fair play award for the tournament. (they went through the tournament without conceding in regular time and only let in the penalties).
Yay for the baby rossoneri!
Posted by: dst Feb 24 2009, 05:02 PM
Our youth squads seem to bring in good results lately. Let's hope some of those kids are going to play successfully for the senior squad too.
Posted by: Tennie Feb 24 2009, 05:06 PM
Not all of 'em, dst. The primavera are suffering this year. The Berretti seem to be doing well though. The big stars, however, are the Giovanissimi C (the team young Maldini plays on).
Posted by: Bluesummers Feb 24 2009, 05:11 PM
I still dont understand why we sold half of abate! But in regards to mattioni vs darmian, maybe mattioni is better who knows. We haven't seen them really play for the first team so we can't judge. All i know is mattioni is fast as hell.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Feb 24 2009, 07:01 PM
Pana said he wasn't all that cool in the friendly..so I dunno. But yup, he had no match fitness so..
Posted by: Ro Rossonera Feb 24 2009, 08:05 PM
I think he (mattioni) played the role of Cafu very good during the friendly...he was fast going up and coming back.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Feb 25 2009, 08:44 AM
So then we can agree Pana is a jackass?
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Feb 25 2009, 09:48 AM
i dont think so... i think dst is rite he wasnt that good atleast in that friendly
Posted by: dst Feb 25 2009, 12:18 PM
I did not watch the match in slow motion so you must have watched in fast forward...
Mattioni made Seedorf look like Serginho!What does that have to do with anything?
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Feb 25 2009, 05:20 PM
Nothing..I was just going off-topic that's all. Yeesh!
Posted by: dst Feb 25 2009, 07:18 PM
It just felt out of place because me being a jackass was not connected this time.
Posted by: Tennie Mar 4 2009, 08:32 PM
The Giovanissimi C are keeping their clean sheet record - they've just won the first round of the derby, beating the baby cugini 1-0.
Posted by: whoarethepatriots Mar 4 2009, 08:34 PM
Congrats to them
what age group are the Giovanissimi C. Under 16's?
Posted by: Tennie Mar 4 2009, 08:39 PM
The Giovanissimi C have conceded ONE goal all season. They're the group that Christian Maldini plays in. They're in the 12-13 age range.
The coach of the Giovanissimi C is a former coach from the Atalanta primavera system. Could help explain why they're doing so well.
Posted by: Zed.D Mar 4 2009, 10:12 PM
It sounds very funny
Posted by: whoarethepatriots Mar 4 2009, 10:31 PM
Personally i think Atalanta's youth system is the best in Italy, so its no surprise that the Giovanissimi C are doing so well under an ex Atalanta coach
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Mar 4 2009, 10:34 PM
Exactly, Atalanta's school is top. We once had a good basis there as well. Hope we can rebuild that realtionship.
Posted by: Il Capitano Mar 5 2009, 03:43 AM
Good to hear that the Giovanissimi C are in good hands. Maybe Galliani should do the same and hire a good coach for the primavera also, they have not been doing so well these past years.
Posted by: Tennie Mar 9 2009, 02:56 PM
The Giovanissimi C kept a clean sheet again this past weekend, beating Pro Sesto 3-0.
Posted by: Il Capitano Mar 9 2009, 03:13 PM
Do you know how many games they kept a clean sheet Tennie?
Posted by: Tennie Mar 9 2009, 03:34 PM
They've only conceded two goals all season. They won both games they conceded in too. By my count, it's 14 games undefeated.
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Mar 9 2009, 04:29 PM
and i think the Primavera lost to inter 2-0
Posted by: Tennie Mar 9 2009, 04:53 PM
They did. The Primavera is not doing well at all this year.
Posted by: Il Capitano Mar 9 2009, 06:26 PM
They won both games they conceded in too. By my count, it's 14 games undefeated.They are amazing.
Posted by: il_diavolo_mtl Mar 9 2009, 07:28 PM
outside of a mortician is their a more depressing job in the world then playing with the Milan primavera :S
Of course i'm joking but we can't say we have parma/atalanta and maybe even juve youth development and some of it has to fall on the coach, some on the management.
Posted by: Ro Rossonera Mar 9 2009, 09:24 PM
In the new forza milan magazine they have the Giovanissimi C team with their pics and everything...I'll scan it and post it here if you guys want.
Christian Maldini has changed so much since the last time I've seen him.
Posted by: Tennie Mar 9 2009, 09:33 PM
(he needs a haircut. too long in this one). The interview with their coach in that issue is nice too. Glad you got the mag, Ro!
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Mar 10 2009, 06:22 AM
Now get to work Tennie. The interview...chop chop!
Posted by: Ro Rossonera Mar 10 2009, 02:02 PM
(Yes, he does) I haven't had time to sit down and read it yet
...I was lucky that I got it, the lady's like oh we have one left...I'm like put it on the side I'm on my way
Posted by: Tennie Mar 15 2009, 03:01 AM
The Primavera (finally) won! They beat Brescia 3-2 today.
The Giovanissimi C play Atalanta tomorrow.
Posted by: Ro Rossonera Mar 15 2009, 03:36 AM
I'm happy they finally won!
Posted by: Tennie Mar 16 2009, 01:56 PM
Gosh. Every Milan youth team won this weekend. That's ten different teams by age group.
And yes, the Giovanissimi C kept their clean sheet record, defeating their counterparts from Atalanta 1-0.
Posted by: kizo Mar 18 2009, 09:22 PM
Viudez scored for Primavera in 1-1 draw against Cagliari
Posted by: Ro Rossonera Mar 19 2009, 02:54 AM
I can't imagine what he's feeling...going from playing with the first team at one team to being thrown in with the primavera.
congratulations none the less.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Mar 19 2009, 05:03 AM
I actually reckon it's a smart move. In case UEFA passes any funny rules, Viudez would count as a primavera product right?
Posted by: Ro Rossonera Mar 19 2009, 05:20 AM
No idea...but I guess
Posted by: Tennie Mar 19 2009, 06:57 PM
Personnel update on the Giovanissimi C: folks knew/know that Christian Maldini plays on that team. so too do the twin sons of former Milan goalkeeper Valerio Fiori. One is a striker and one is a defender. There's a Galliani on that squad too but I don't know if he's any relation to Zio Fester.
Posted by: Ro Rossonera Mar 20 2009, 03:43 AM
That's cool
Posted by: MizNelson Mar 20 2009, 04:28 AM
Didafan wants to pinch a fin because Fishdoll beat her to this news.
Posted by: Tennie Mar 20 2009, 04:37 AM
Fishdoll oooo, Didafan is flirting. Take that, Pirate!
Posted by: Tennie Mar 20 2009, 03:04 PM
Here are the call ups for the Italy U21 game (scheduled for Wed. Mar 25) against Austria:
Questa la lista dei giocatori convocati da Casiraghi:
Portieri: Fiorillo (Sampdoria), Seculin (Fiorentina);
Difensori: Ariaudo (Juventus), Bellusci (Ascoli), Crescenzi (Roma), Darmian (Milan), Malomo (Roma), Ranocchia (Bari), Renzetti (Albinoleffe);
Centrocampisti: Barillà (Reggina), Bolzoni (Inter), Castiglia (Cittadella), Cia (Triestina), Di Gennaro (Reggina), Pasquato (Empoli), Poli (Sassuolo);
Attaccanti: Immobile (Juventus), Mendicino (Lazio), Paloschi (Parma)
3 Milan (or Milan-owned) players in the group.
This is the 'new' U21, as there are a bunch of guys who've rolled off due to age. I'm a little surprised not to see Santon on the list.
Posted by: Ro Rossonera Mar 20 2009, 05:39 PM
Wow that's weird...why would he not put Santon on the list?
Could it be that Lippi is going to call him up? He said he would...but didn't say when.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Mar 21 2009, 04:34 AM
LMAO at a striker named Immobile. I guess that would be worse than being Berbatov.
Posted by: Zed.D Mar 21 2009, 07:51 PM
Immobile that's really funny!
Posted by: Tennie Mar 23 2009, 12:09 PM
The Primavera won again! They beat Cagliari 2-1. By the way, even though they're well into midtable in the primavera league, they're in the semis for the primavera cup.
I'm very sad to report that the Giovanissimi C conceded two goals this weekend. They did, however, beat Brescia 4-2.
Posted by: Ro Rossonera Mar 24 2009, 01:00 AM
Stupid Brescia for ruining the clean sheet.
Yay for the Primavera though!
Posted by: dst Mar 24 2009, 07:05 PM
What? 2 goals!?!? The kids should be fined and their coach must be fired! Damn you Seedorf!
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Mar 25 2009, 05:38 AM
What? Zee? What did he do?
Posted by: MizNelson Mar 25 2009, 07:23 AM
In what, Tootsie Rolls?
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