[Rossoneri7]

I think some people on here are going to be in for one hell of a shock when Pato starts playing. He's not played a real competitive match.. EVER! Oli was a top striker in Spain and found it hard here, Pato has spent his career playing in a second rate Spanish league.

If Pato makes any noticable impact at all for the first season or two, I'd be very surprised. But come on, he's 18, I think people are believing the hype a little too much.

I'm not expecting him to turn it on .. On the contrary, I'm expecting him to implement certain tactics and be fluid with the team's movements .. That is for now of course ..

About Oli .. There are players that can't handle the pressure of playing for a BIG club .. And they thrive in those smaller clubs .. And I believe Oli is that type of player; at Milan his movement was good (off the ball), but once he got the ball he ruins almost any chance of a dangerous play!!

How do I think Pato will turn out ? I think he will be a BIG surprise for us all .. He might even show something more than Gourcuff had shown. Still I have to wait and see how he handles himself in San Siro, that is the real test.

This post has been edited by Rossoneri7: Oct 11 2007, 07:35 PM

[dst]

He might even show something more than Gourcuff had shown.

He will show more cause he will play more... and he will play more cause he's Brazilian! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

This post has been edited by dst: Oct 11 2007, 07:39 AM

[KillerMax]

Gourcuff needs to play more often. He could well be the player to replace Kaka once he leaves.

[Zed.D]

Sorry to disagree, but I count Kaka's penalty as an assist from Gila. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

And, wasn't the forum complaining that Milan's big issue was we don't shut our opponents off. Well Gila did just that.

Besides his contribution was visible besides the goals.

Gila imo was the best player on the pitch after Kaka. I'm not saying this is his turning point, my brotherhood would have to dissolve if it were, but he had a great match.

Yes, he secured our win, good! but remember we should score two or three goals first and then kill off the game. Gila's problem is that he usually fails to deliver the former.

Giving Milan a two or three goal lead is more important than expanding the lead to five! but still I'm happy for what he did in Lazio game.

This post has been edited by zdrossoneri: Oct 11 2007, 10:08 AM

[aLbErTo]

who knows...maybe it won't be neccesery to aproch new striker, oliveira is playing great again in spain...he scored two goals today

[aLbErTo]

Oliveira Explains Sister Kidnap Nightmare
AC Milan-owned striker Ricardo Oliveira has revealed the nightmare ordeal he went through when his sister was kidnapped last year, and says he would like to return to the Rossoneri next season.

Kidnap

Oliveira joined Milan last summer from Real Betis but had a dreadful campaign in the fashion capital scoring just three goals in 26 games.

One of the key reasons for his under-par performances was due to the fact his sister, Maria Lourdes, was kidnapped in Brazil in October of 2006. She was eventually released unharmed in March the following year, but Oliveira had to spend most of the season under intense stress.

“I arrived in Italy and after a month my sister was kidnapped,” explained Oliveira.

“They freed her after six months, the longest abduction in the history of the state of Sao Paulo.

“There were weeks when no news arrived, other weeks where the news was ghastly and I was sent messages like “we will kill your sister”.

“In those conditions it was difficult to play.”

Milan Wish

Oliveira joined Real Zaragoza on loan this pre-season and he has shown signs of returning to his best form, scoring seven La Liga goals so far.

Despite this the 27-year-old is keen to move back to San Siro, provided he gets a chance to play regularly.

“I would like to return to Milan next season,” said Oliveira.

“I still follow their games, I speak to Ricky [Kaka], I ask how we are doing and I am a fan.

“However if a football player cannot be promised that he will play always, it is pointless coming back.”

goal.com

i was really sorry for him not to succed at milan last year, but he had a though time...he was excellent striket before his injurie and kidnap came in...hoping for him to return to milan and show his talent...

This post has been edited by aLbErTo: Dec 13 2007, 09:41 PM

[dst]

I would even take him in January, we are in desperate need of choices up front.

[Rossoneri7]

I don't know ... I just don't rate him ..

In Spain he has a lot more space to express himself, but in Serie A. He chokes. And not just him, even the best of players find it difficult at times, i.e. Ricky or Clarence, also Gila ...


Though i have seen Oli, live in the Milan Lazio game (first game of last season) on his debut he came on and scored from a corner ... he showed promise, but back then Milan was given way to much spaces ... Once the teams started to close down on him .. He really was useless (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)



I mean, we all saw Broochi at Fiorentina ... Almost 60% of this forum where of the opinion that he would do wonders at Milan, almost 30% thought he would do great coming off the bench to help out pirlo or Gennaro ... NOW, no one rates him (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

Yeah, whatever, bring back Oliveira (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

[Darunia]

We could really use him... Pato is young, Ronaldo is injured, Gilardino ... is Gilardino, Inzaghi is old... and the list goes on

[Tennie]

I saw him twice last year (v. Messina in November and v. Udinese in May). I was underwhelmed both times, yet he seems to thrive in Spain.

I know there were horrible personal circumstances for Oliveira last year but I wonder if this may be a case of a good player whose game is suited to one league and who just doesn't quite suit another.

[mishie]

i just don't think he has what it takes to succeed at a big big club...yes i think is a good player but thats all and good players aren't usually Milan players we have great players and like Tennie said he is perhaps more comfortable in Spain than Italy so if we get a good enough offer then i say take it (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[Zed.D]

If selling Oli means signing Drogba, then I'm OK with it.

This post has been edited by zdrossoneri: Dec 14 2007, 11:28 AM

[han2503]

He will show more cause he will play more... and he will play more cause he's Brazilian!  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

I don't think the Brazilian thing has anything to do with it. It's the fact that it's much harder to break into our midfield with guys like Rino, Pirlo, Kaka, seedorf, etc. Then it is to break into our attack, when we usually only have 2 strikers

Also the fact that Carlo doesn't like to stray from his ridged system, is a big obstacle for Yoann.

I would even take him in January, we are in desperate need of choices up front.

Yep. If Pippo and R9 keep getting injured with the frequancy they have been recently and Pato takes his time to adjust we will be in desperate need for another stiker.

This post has been edited by han2503: Dec 15 2007, 03:42 PM

[dst]

I don't think the Brazilian thing has anything to do with it. It's the fact that it's much harder to break into our midfield with guys like Rino, Pirlo, Kaka, seedorf, etc. Then it is to break into our attack, when we usually only have 2 strikers

You got it wrong, I was just referring to the fact that nowadays, all you need to play for Milan is to be Brazilian.

[Rossoneri7]

You got it wrong, I was just referring to the fact that nowadays, all you need to play for Milan is to be Brazilian.

right, and Oli ?! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)