07-16-2017, 05:18 PM
Locatelli loaned out to Serie B? He has played at least 15 games last year as starter in Serie A with Milan. Milan were not very competitive team but there was still pressure to play for Milan. I still can't understand the reason to loan him out to Serie B.
Locatelli is however was still so young. The others who debated above make Locatelli like a wonderkid or untouchable player. He is talented and has good mentality but he was/is not a super talent like young Pato who was just (much) better compare to the other options in that time. You can't force a coach to always play Locatelli, it might disturb or even damage his development. Coach should have reason behind the decision to not play him starter started in the middle of last season and the coach should know when to protect a young player.
We should be happy that he already got many games last year and many of the games he was starter.
About his position with current team: other member has already said about Biglia who would be our starter and I agree with him. Biglia would be ALWAYS starter (if he performs well). It is hard to see a coach rotate the deep-lying playmaker/anchor just to rest the player except for games that not so important. The position is so important if not the most important thing in the formation. So, Locatelli has to be better than Biglia to get games or Loca get games by playing in other position except Biglia's one. If we don't count Europa League, then Loca could get games in that competition.
And guys, Biglia is not very old! You make it like Biglia will retire in 2 seasons.
He is still 31 years old and he still could play AT LEAST 2 years in top level (if of course mantain his form). Will Locatelli want to wait 2 years as bench warmer (or he takes other midfield position) and then after 2 years compete with 33 yo Biglia who will be more established (except his fitness)? And yeah, there is still Montolivo (assuming Sosa out) who is more exprienced (I do think Montella will stay).
The best for Loca IMO is going on loan (Serie A NOT serie B) except he wants to play as LCM or RCM.
Locatelli is however was still so young. The others who debated above make Locatelli like a wonderkid or untouchable player. He is talented and has good mentality but he was/is not a super talent like young Pato who was just (much) better compare to the other options in that time. You can't force a coach to always play Locatelli, it might disturb or even damage his development. Coach should have reason behind the decision to not play him starter started in the middle of last season and the coach should know when to protect a young player.
We should be happy that he already got many games last year and many of the games he was starter.
About his position with current team: other member has already said about Biglia who would be our starter and I agree with him. Biglia would be ALWAYS starter (if he performs well). It is hard to see a coach rotate the deep-lying playmaker/anchor just to rest the player except for games that not so important. The position is so important if not the most important thing in the formation. So, Locatelli has to be better than Biglia to get games or Loca get games by playing in other position except Biglia's one. If we don't count Europa League, then Loca could get games in that competition.
And guys, Biglia is not very old! You make it like Biglia will retire in 2 seasons.
He is still 31 years old and he still could play AT LEAST 2 years in top level (if of course mantain his form). Will Locatelli want to wait 2 years as bench warmer (or he takes other midfield position) and then after 2 years compete with 33 yo Biglia who will be more established (except his fitness)? And yeah, there is still Montolivo (assuming Sosa out) who is more exprienced (I do think Montella will stay).The best for Loca IMO is going on loan (Serie A NOT serie B) except he wants to play as LCM or RCM.
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