Why don't we each stick with our respective logics? You clearly disagree with mine and I clearly disagree with yours.

I personally rate all of our DMs, its the one area were we're very well equipped. Flamini is more prone to flying in imo, but I think his techincal abilities to those of Rino/Ambro give him an edge.

Having said that, I think Ambro is great at winning the ball or sweeping up, that's why we're seeing him doing so great now that he's finally being played in his right position

Rino is just amazing in the sence that he's an engine for the entire team, when he's on his game he's still one of the best DMs for me, he's so full of energy, power and passion. He's also great at winning balls and releasing it quickly, he doesn't slow play down.

I don't think Flamini has the ball winning capabilities of Rino/Ambro atleast we haven't seen them yet at Milan, but like I said he does have that technical edge over the other 2.

But imo all are great, but we have to accept the fact that both Ambro and Rino are not in their 20s, Rino is now constantly getting injured, when in the past a bulldozer could run over him and he'd still keep playing. Ambro is very injury prone as well, even though he has managed to remain injury free for the last couple of seasons it could only take something minor to keep him out for months

thanks for changing the topic , but I agree with you on the flying in part. He does tend to do that over the other two.

That's why he get's carded so many times. Also the fact that he came from the EPL which is more physical and accepting of the way he plays. While Rino and Ambro have spent their entire lives playing Italian football

yeah good point but I think rino's playing for rangers helped a little as well in his animal-ness.


We should send hottor to the epl for a a season or two on loan.

AC Milan Midfielder Gennaro Gattuso Out For Two Weeks - Report




AC Milan have been dealt a major blow as Gennaro Gattuso is out for two weeks following the injury he sustained in training on Wednesday.

According to Sky Sport Italia, the Italian international has undergone tests at Milanello this afternoon, and the results have revealed some bad news for Leonardo.

The report suggests Gattuso has been diagnosed with a first grade muscle tear in the flexors of his right leg.

As a result, he is now expected to miss up to two weeks of action. He will now miss the international friendlies for Italy against the Netherlands, and Sweden respectively.

The rest of the squad trained ahead of this weekend's clash against Lazio. Massimo Ambrosini is likely to take Gattuso's place on Sunday afternoon.

It's not the news Gattuso wanted to hear. He has endured a rotten year with consistent injury woes.

A.C. MILAN OFFICIAL NOTE
12/10/2009
MILAN - A.C. Milan communicate that today the footballer Rino Gattuso was subjected to an X-Ray test, which evidenced his almost complete recovery. For now the player will continue his preparation to make a quick return to the team.

TANTI AUGURI RINO!
09/01/2010
MILANO - Dopo il compleanno di Beppe Favalli festeggiato ieri, oggi è il grande giorno di Rino Gattuso. Il campione rossonero, nato il 9 Gennaio 1978, oggi spegnerà le candeline a Milanello insieme ai suoi compagni di squadra alla vigilia di Juventus-Milan. Al nostro Rino, cuore e grinta del Milan, i più sinceri auguri per un giorno speciale da parte di tutto l' A.C. Milan e da tutti i tifosi rossoneri!

I would've been a fisherman....

In Gallarate, near Varese, Rino Gattuso has opened his fishmonger-gastronomy. Hundreds of people were present at the inauguration and many team mates including David Beckham and Ronaldinho.

MILAN - "My dream has always been to be a fisherman, then fortunately I became a footballer, but fish...". It's that passion for seafood, for his land, which has pushed Rino Gattuso to open a fishmonger-gastronomy in the center of Gallarate. It's called "Gattuso and Bianchi," named also after his friend, confectioner Andrea Bianchi, and is in the center of Gallarate in the province of Varese, in Via Bettolino 17. Around a hundred curious people attended the inauguration today, and they were able to taste delicacies from Gattuso's land, Calabria, for free.

Many of his team mates also participated to the opening of Rino's new activity, from captain Massimo Ambrosini, to Luca Antonini, Christian Abbiati, Davide Di Gennaro and surprisingly, David Beckham. The Englishman in fact wanted to surprise his friend Rino and presented himself among the general surprise of everyone. Also another man from Calabria, Vincenzo Iaquinta, wanted to be present.

While eating some oysters Rino Gattuso wanted to explain the reasons behind this initiative: "I love fresh fish, I love seeing it, touching it, and of course eating it, it's a passion I have since childhood and that's why I wanted to start this adventure with my friend Bianchi. My favorite fish-based dish? Certainly cuttlefish with peas, but only the way my mother makes that, no one makes it like her."

After declaring that the fishmonger is open not only for Milan fans but that also Inter fans will find fresh fish for all tastes, Rino talked about the upcoming derby: "It will be a great match, the standings are good now and winning would be very important for us. Let's hope it goes well because we know Inter are a tough team. What has changed in the last few months. Great credit should go to Leonardo's work, right now there's a lot of enthusiasm in the dressing room, Abate and Antonini have brought freshness and we are all having fun. Yesterday against Siena I found myself celebrating and jumping like a kid. Now I'm really doing well, I train with consistency, the knee isn't hurting me and I'm ready to fight as usual in a very important match for our seasons."

Allegri is disappointing me so far. Not much about the loss against Varese, but mainly for his sluggish attitude in line with the management. Leo at least put up a fight.

I'm not saying anything about Allegri till December and we're more than 5 points off the top of the league.

I'm sad Gattuso is staying. Sure he's a good dressing room guy, but so is Ambro. Another missed chance to improve this team.

I'm sad Gattuso is staying. Sure he's a good dressing room guy, but so is Ambro. Another missed chance to improve this team.

Gattuso will sit the bench for 80% of the games this year. He can't pass, he can't shoot, all he can do is play defense. But when you lose two steps like he has, he can't get in position anymore to be as dominant as he once was. Should I even bring up Gattuso vs. Inter last year? Sigh.

Gattuso was one of my favorite players 3 years ago. I'd like to see him go somewhere where he is useful i.e. Olympiakos.

I'm not saying anything about Allegri till December and we're more than 5 points off the top of the league.

Allegri is disappointing me so far. Not much about the loss against Varese, but mainly for his sluggish attitude in line with the management. Leo at least put up a fight.

Rino is someone who uses his head before checking his wallet, unlike Kaladze and co. I'm pretty sure he wouldn't want to waste his remaining couple of years warming the bench.

If he does wish to leave he'll go over to England or Scotland due to his wife and he's always said that would be the only place he would go to if he ever left Milan

Immortality should only be left for players like Paolo Maldini and others like him.

Short term Gattuso is a good option, better than Flamini. Long term I hope someone else than Flamini to be our DM. He disappoints, earns a lot (too much)... his performance doesn't justifice his wage, nor his whining attitude.

Err... didn't you notice the positive comments towards Gattuso rather than Flamini? Bad timing for your post... and well, people put their thoughts on forums... what is there ridiculous about? They like to see a good Milan so they try to think along how...

If the past three years for Milan hadn't been characterized by blatant mediocrity, I would give you right. But we can't afford to waste another three years by relying on old has beens.

There's a big difference between relying on them and not needing them. I totally agree that neither Seedorf nor Gattuso are key players on which we should build our squad. But I don't see why we should treat them as garbage and throw them out.