[Zed.D]

Nesta, Silva and probably Mexes leaving all at once...

If someone had told me that a few months ago I would've laughed at him because it sounds like a joke.

are there any rumors about who is staying?

Villareal: Hello...
Milan: This is Milan, we're calling about Ros...
Villareal: WE WON'T loan him to you.
Milan: No, no, we wanna buy right away!
Villareal: With... money?
Milan: Well... we have shells... you know, people were using them as currency in ancient times...

*BEEP*BEEP*

Milan: Damn it, this FFP is killing us! Well, we still have a couple of skilled players left that we can sell... we're coming back with livestock Villareal!!

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) You're on a roll!

[Fillipo Simone]

You're buying into that Mexes rumor? I don't think we're that irresponsible.

[Zed.D]

You're buying into that Mexes rumor? I don't think we're that irresponsible.

How can you tell me that after all that's happened recently? for this Milan nothing bad is impossible.

[CHU-LIP]

I hoped Mexes would leave* when we sign Yanga-Mbiwa. Mexes has a relatively big wage, but this season I'd like him to stay because he can make long passes, to at least make a bit up for Thiago Silva's loss in that aspect. Yanga-Mbiwa is even better at that than Mexes, also he's a quality defender anyway and still so young.

Also, I don't expect Acerbi to be ready yet, Yepes is very old and injury prone, and I will always remain skeptical on Bonera. Zapata with Mexes seemed like the way to go, to see later Yanga-Mbiwa replacing Mexes.

Still, even though our other central defenders can do well, it's seems like all players that can do something with the ball on their foot are leaving. Just take a look at our departures (and what we get in return).

*Unless Mexes have been our obvious best central defender coming season, which he should with his wage.

This post has been edited by CHU-LIP: Aug 12 2012, 06:07 PM

[Jack Bauer]

Villareal: Hello...
Milan: This is Milan, we're calling about Ros...
Villareal: WE WON'T loan him to you.
Milan: No, no, we wanna buy right away!
Villareal: With... money?
Milan: Well... we have shells... you know, people were using them as currency in ancient times...

*BEEP*BEEP*

Milan: Damn it, this FFP is killing us! Well, we still have a couple of skilled players left that we can sell... we're coming back with livestock Villareal!!

The sad thing is that it's probably not far from reality.

[acid911]

Villareal: Hello...
Milan: This is Milan, we're calling about Ros...
Villareal: WE WON'T loan him to you.
Milan: No, no, we wanna buy right away!
Villareal: With... money?
Milan: Well... we have shells... you know, people were using them as currency in ancient times...

*BEEP*BEEP*

Milan: Damn it, this FFP is killing us! Well, we still have a couple of skilled players left that we can sell... we're coming back with livestock Villareal!!

Classic dst. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[han2503]

I know this is fantasy but....

Rossi Pato
Kaka
Nocerino Montolivo Boateng

This is actually a pretty decent midfield and attack.

Switch Kaka with Sahin and it would be amazing, a core we could keep for a good few years to come

It's a decent attack, not a decent midfield. The whole midfield are attackers, except for Montolivo who will have do the most defensive stuff while not even being a defensive midfielder. And if anything, a midfield first needs to be able to defend well, then attack. Basicly midfield needs to win the battle on the midfield, meaning conquering the ball avoiding the opponent to attack, so instead you can start attacking. First you need the get the ball, midfield mostly does that. Nice bunch of attacking players, but against any proper side they will barely get the opportunity, and really good teams would humilate this team.

Attackers?

Nocerino, Boateng and Monto can all pull their weight when it comes to defensive duties. Plus we have guys like Flamini, Ambro and even Muntari who can come in for more muscle when it is required

[TriniKing_CE]

It's a decent attack, not a decent midfield. The whole midfield are attackers, except for Montolivo who will have do the most defensive stuff while not even being a defensive midfielder. And if anything, a midfield first needs to be able to defend well, then attack. Basicly midfield needs to win the battle on the midfield, meaning conquering the ball avoiding the opponent to attack, so instead you can start attacking. First you need the get the ball, midfield mostly does that. Nice bunch of attacking players, but against any proper side they will barely get the opportunity, and really good teams would humilate this team.

I get what you're saying about an 'attacking' midfield, but truth be told Boa & Noce can both contribute to defensive duties fairly well. Sure, we've been using them much more on the offensive previously, but with a shift in tactics I'm almost certain they can both be deployed as box-to-box-esque type players putting more focus on either defense of attacking when required.

Classic dst. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

How many times have we said that through the years huh? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Nocerino, Boateng and Monto can all pull their weight when it comes to defensive duties. Plus we have guys like Flamini, Ambro and even Muntari who can come in for more muscle when it is required

Agreed even though I am not fond of Muntari at all, and no disrespect to him, but I really believe the less we need Ambro to play, the better for us. Flamini hasn't gotten regular playing time in quite some time, so I'd reserve my remarks on him, but I'd be surprised if he came anywhere near to half of what MvB did for us.

But so as to no digress from the point of me agreeing with you, I think Nocerino, Boateng & Montolivo can do enough defensive work in today's modern football.

[han2503]

Agreed even though I am not fond of Muntari at all, and no disrespect to him, but I really believe the less we need Ambro to play, the better for us. Flamini hasn't gotten regular playing time in quite some time, so I'd reserve my remarks on him, but I'd be surprised if he came anywhere near to half of what MvB did for us.

But so as to no digress from the point of me agreeing with you, I think Nocerino, Boateng & Montolivo can do enough defensive work in today's modern football.

I'm probably the biggest Muntari basher on the board and I say this with pride, however, we all know that once he's fit Allegri will be salivating to play him, so we might as well accept that now.

As for Ambro, I'm personally reserving judgement a bit, I was never really a fan of his but he can come in and do some decent stuff. He's looked awful in pre-season but maybe it's because it takes his old limbs more time to get into the swing of things.

As for Flamini, I'm certainly not expecting him to pull off what VB did, Flamini is more of a Rino type of DM, I'd like to see him used as Nocerino's sub and to tighten things up when we need to by replacing Monto or whoever else will be in our midfield

[Dracoris]

A lot of the articles on milannews today seem to think we're going after Sahin

[X-Offender]

If we get Sahin, I'm willing to forgive B&G for selling Thiago. Well, not really ( (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) ), but it'd be an awesome move!

Montolivo - Sahin - Nocerino
Boateng

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/droolsmiley.gif)

[Fillipo Simone]

As for Flamini, I'm certainly not expecting him to pull off what VB did, Flamini is more of a Rino type of DM, I'd like to see him used as Nocerino's sub and to tighten things up when we need to by replacing Monto or whoever else will be in our midfield

Rino type DM? I really don't know. To me he's just a silly faded one-season wonder.

[X-Offender]

Rino type DM? I really don't know. To me he's just a silly faded one-season wonder.

Agreed. I was one of those who supported him the most, but let's be realistic, in four years he's practically done nothing. The numbers of good games he's had can be counted with the fingers of one hand. One of the biggest disappointments of the last few years, considering all the hype when we signed him.

[CHU-LIP]

If we get Sahin, I'm willing to forgive B&G for selling Thiago. Well, not really ( (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) ), but it'd be an awesome move!

Montolivo - Sahin - Nocerino
Boateng

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/droolsmiley.gif)

Every forget about the defending aspect of the game nowadays? Sahin should play LCM, not as anchor. And we need more defensive skill! I hope so Flamini or Strasser steps up. How long is Strasser out for? Or Traoré must surprise.

[X-Offender]

Every forget about the defending aspect of the game nowadays? Sahin should play LCM, not as anchor. And we need more defensive skill! I hope so Flamini or Strasser steps up. How long is Strasser out for? Or Traoré must surprise.

You think that midfield is not defensive enough? Sahin has always played in front of the defense in those few games he's played for Madrid, and lately they've even used him as a frigging leftback. The guy knows how to defend, much better than Pirlo might I add. Besides, you also have Nocerino, Montolivo and Boateng in there as well. How more defensive can you get? Or do you think playing Flamini, Ambrosini and Nocerino is a better idea? Football nowadays is super offensive. Just look at Madrid, Barcelona, City, Bayern, the 2010 Inter etc. And even if we play Sahin as LCM, then Montolivo will play as DM. It doesn't change much, other than the fact that Sahin has better defensive skills.