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Jan 25 2020, 02:14 PM
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QUOTE (X-Offender @ Jan 25 2020, 11:27 AM) Am I the only one who thought Ibra was good? He's doing exactly what I hoped for, holding the attack by himself and providing different options. Interesting, he lost the ball 3 times, joint second worst on the pitch, only Castillejo lost it more. He also lost control of it 6 times, worst on the pitch. Not sure you're seeing what's there, just what you want to. QUOTE People seem to be underestimating this aspect. With Piatek we would have barely shot on target last night. We had four on target last night. Last match Piatek played in we had 9. Your hatred for this player is a bit silly. I agree his form was shot by the end, but Ibra isn't doing much better. In fact, the difference so far has been the full backs, especially Theo. We're getting better width now and Theo is having a licence to attack. Plus the main defence is tighter, Kjaer helping a lot there. In this Milan, with the chances we're now starting to create, I think a goalscorer would thrive. Ibra just seems to have lost his clinical edge, not as sharp as he used to be. Not blaming him for that, he's 38.
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Jan 25 2020, 02:40 PM
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QUOTE (Danny @ Jan 25 2020, 04:11 AM) The signing of Ibra isn't working - he looks absolutely terrible, and one goal doesn't change that.
Leao was poor tonight, made no real impact, and Brescia will be cursing an inspired Donna who was the reason for that result.
Rebic came on and again was the difference, midfield barely functioned.
I'm not into Bennacer at all, find him utterly ordinary, but defence was good - Romagnoli and Kjaer are working quite well and both FBs are doing a solid job, especially Theo.
But the fact we were outplayed by the second bottom side indicates that nothing has changed and the signing of Ibra doesn't alter that. I understand your sentiment. Certainly, Ibra is not scoring every game, but facts are facts. Since Ibra came, we've been winning all of our games. Whether that's down entierly to him or not is another debtate. But, I think he signficantly contributed to that. I agree about Donna, the guy just had an amazing game it seems. Rebic is clinical at the moment, and we should start him. For me from the 10 min video I got to watch, I felt the defence was quite exposed. Whether it was on Romagnoli and Kjaer or the midfield I don't know though.
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Jan 25 2020, 02:44 PM
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QUOTE (Danny @ Jan 25 2020, 04:14 PM) Interesting, he lost the ball 3 times, joint second worst on the pitch, only Castillejo lost it more. He also lost control of it 6 times, worst on the pitch. Not sure you're seeing what's there, just what you want to.
We had four on target last night. Last match Piatek played in we had 9.
Your hatred for this player is a bit silly.
I agree his form was shot by the end, but Ibra isn't doing much better.
In fact, the difference so far has been the full backs, especially Theo. We're getting better width now and Theo is having a licence to attack. Plus the main defence is tighter, Kjaer helping a lot there.
In this Milan, with the chances we're now starting to create, I think a goalscorer would thrive.
Ibra just seems to have lost his clinical edge, not as sharp as he used to be. Not blaming him for that, he's 38. The thing with Ibra is it's also the mental grit that he brings to the team. As well as he can only get better now he is coming back to match fitness. The fullbacks are certainly a big positive at the moment. Theo (and sometimes Conti) always seems to provide the needed support for attack. We need Leao to get better and better..he is certainly an important piece of the puzzle.
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Jan 25 2020, 03:36 PM
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QUOTE (William405 @ Jan 25 2020, 02:40 PM) I understand your sentiment. Certainly, Ibra is not scoring every game, but facts are facts. Since Ibra came, we've been winning all of our games. Whether that's down entierly to him or not is another debtate. But, I think he signficantly contributed to that. I don't argue with that point - the Ibra factor has helped with this run, but it's helped more in morale than actual contribution I feel. And tbh I don't have an issue with that. Just saying his signing, in terms of his own play, hasn't exactly blown me away. QUOTE I agree about Donna, the guy just had an amazing game it seems. Rebic is clinical at the moment, and we should start him.
For me from the 10 min video I got to watch, I felt the defence was quite exposed. Whether it was on Romagnoli and Kjaer or the midfield I don't know though. How could the defence being exposed be on the defenders - the very idea of being exposed is to be revealed by someone else - so if the defence looks vulnerable, it means the midfield has been violated too easily, and the defence is having to plug the gaps - which it did. 13 clearances from all four defenders. Midfield isn't good enough, and I don't like Bennacer at all.
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Jan 25 2020, 08:57 PM
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QUOTE (X-Offender @ Jan 25 2020, 04:08 PM) I'm not a stats guy, really. I never look at them, never cared about them. Zlatan for me has elevated this team's level of quality. When he has the ball everyone is aware, the opposition feels the danger. He might not have the same pace and agility he had 10 years ago, but the class is still there. The opposition kept taking the ball off him. 9 times. They didn't fear him. I know stats and facts are irrelevant to you, but you can't then expect me to completely take your argument when it's based 100% on what you believe you are seeing. QUOTE And at 38, my friend, I think asking for more would be exaggerated. I wasn't, though? I was the one who expected nothing from this signing? So even getting something is more than I predicted. I guess I'm just concerned that you believe us being outplayed by the second bottom side in Serie A is a sign of the elevation of Milan's quality. Don't get me wrong, my enthusiasm has increased a bit too, and Ibra's a big reason for that, but I'm finding the improvement overall is down to a bunch of factors. Not just Ibra.
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Jan 27 2020, 12:44 AM
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So far Zlatan has been nothing but good for us. He keeps pushing our team, he keeps us moving and we're attacking overall much better. Now I also could be down to the fact that we played weak opposition, I agree. We'll see in the coming few games..
Lautaro out for the Madonnina? And Inter in a small crisis mode?
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Jan 28 2020, 09:16 PM
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QUOTE (William405 @ Jan 25 2020, 01:10 AM) Honestly, this thing is completely overblown, and well if Paqueta can't handle a bit of competition then sorry to tell you that he won't make it in big teams. Look at Gigio..the kid just has the mentality of a champion. You are either born with it or not. To ask not to go to a game because you're not feeling well..oh well things don't look so bright, I don't blame Pioli. The guy is trying to find balance to the team. A bit like what Allegri was trying to do and everyone was bashing him. After you find balance and you're winning, then you can tweak and optimize. I don't see this complete obsession with defending the player with "not really boundless potential" which doesn't count for much..unless you realize it. Listen, I love Paqueta, and he added so much to the team last year when he came on. But, he has to put his head down, work hard, and he will get his place..
My 2 cents. Also, I think Pioli can be a bit more than a caretaker. He could be the good transition after getting the champions leauge in my opinion. I think you underestimate the circumstances under which Paqueta operates. He's only been in Italy a full year this month. He's always going to find it much harder than an Italian player for example, especially when going through a difficult moment. But the fact is that he is one of our most naturally gifted players and we're wasting him. All while we're seeing players like Hakan, Kessie, Conti, etc get endless chances even when they've been p!ss poor all season. The fact is that we're most likely going to sell Suso and Paqueta this month (at least that's what they seem to be working on). Those are our only creative players on the team (Ibra aside). We're playing a flat 4-4-2, honestly, I worry a lot about when we have to face the decent teams, because this run hasn't come against any of the top sides and we're barely scraping wins And I disagree re Pioli, I'm 90% sure he will not be our coach next season QUOTE (William405 @ Jan 25 2020, 01:14 AM) Yes, of-course. But, what was working before? If you get something that is working, you stick by it. It's changing constant formations and ideas that got us in a mess in the first place. And, Pioli doesn't seem so stubborn. He is rotating the players quite well, and the Rebic sub got us the win last time. Of-course I would like to try your formation..in an idealistic world but like Filippo said it is too complicated. The team has to grasp it, and absorb the formation and this takes time. The 4-4-2..well it can only get better since we are winning and gaining confidence with it. The advantage of having Ibra and Leao, I think is quite important..two complementary players in my opinion. I just the midfield starts getting better on a technical level. I usually agree with you on everything, but not today. XD (IMG: style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) (IMG: style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) i actually think we looked a lot better in he 4-3-3. Our defense since we've switched has looked very vulnerable and we always seem to be out-numbered in midfield with just the 2 in the center and the 2 fake wingers on the sides QUOTE (X-Offender @ Jan 25 2020, 11:27 AM) Am I the only one who thought Ibra was good? He's doing exactly what I hoped for, holding the attack by himself and providing different options. People seem to be underestimating this aspect. With Piatek we would have barely shot on target last night.
I also liked Bennacer. He takes so much initiative and is always pressing off the ball. Hakan was alright as well.
Honestly, I didn't think we were terrible last night. Yes, we suffered, but this one of those games against a relegation side at home that's fighting for survival. The stadium was full and chanting them till the very end. These are complicated games, and the fact we managed to snap 3 points is a big plus. No, you're not. Ibra is doing the job we've brought him in to do. And he's been pivotal for us in the attack imo I agree about Bennacer. He's been great throughout the season imo. Disagree about Hakan though QUOTE (William405 @ Jan 25 2020, 02:40 PM) I understand your sentiment. Certainly, Ibra is not scoring every game, but facts are facts. Since Ibra came, we've been winning all of our games. Whether that's down entierly to him or not is another debtate. But, I think he signficantly contributed to that.
I agree about Donna, the guy just had an amazing game it seems. Rebic is clinical at the moment, and we should start him.
For me from the 10 min video I got to watch, I felt the defence was quite exposed. Whether it was on Romagnoli and Kjaer or the midfield I don't know though. Agreed, and I feel the 4-4-2 greatly plays into this
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Jan 28 2020, 09:18 PM
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QUOTE (Danny @ Jan 27 2020, 12:49 PM) No we didn't, we beat Cagliari! Top 6 when we played them! Cagliari have been on the slide for a while though... Man, Rebic! Why have we been sleeping on his guy?? Anyone watching the Coppa game?
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Jan 28 2020, 11:48 PM
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QUOTE (han2503 @ Jan 28 2020, 09:18 PM) Cagliari have been on the slide for a while though...
Man, Rebic! Why have we been sleeping on his guy??
Anyone watching the Coppa game? Yeah caught it all, wasn't sure why he got hooked off, but it was a slow burning match then just came alive in extra time. Deserved the win, Piatek was God awful, Ibra was barely better till he scored, but hey we got 4 goals and I'll take that! Maybe we'll win this thing...
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