05-30-2014, 09:37 AM
(This post was last modified: 05-30-2014, 09:44 AM by ACMILAN1983.)
urgh, bad news is we're bookies favourite to get Ashley Cole. I really don't want this guy at Milan.
I'm sorry for Parma (well, Donadoni and the players) who really earnt a spot in Europe, but at the same time I'm also pleased for Torino. I think these teams have put in a greater effort with less resources and warrant a spot more than us.
That said, I also worry for Torino, who have gotten this achievement and yet are likely to sell their to best players this summer. Much like Udinese in recent years, Torino in Europe might not be good for coefficients.
However, a proposal like the one Jay mentioned is actually quite beneficial imo. Guys like Matri, Birsa and Nocerino aren't of the quality expected at Milan, but realistically are good players for what is expected to be a midtable side in Torino. It's very unlikely they will be targeting European places again next season, but these players would help give experience in Europe and offer them competitiveness in the league.
They are about to sell Immobile to Dortmund for around 20m and while Matri's not of the same quality, he would offer an alternative, especially as they risk losing their whole first choice attack. Birsa would offer some creativity, which will be lacking if they lose Immobile and Cerci, with only El Kaddouri really looking like a player to offer something. Finally, Nocerino is a really hardworking professional, which should fit well with Ventura's aggressive style of play.
This would give them some support in rebuilding should they lose their two stars (as well as potentially Darmian), as well as a healthy chunk of money to reinvest in the odd player of higher quality to try and grow.
The article says that we'd need to sell to try and finance these buys. Our first goal is to sell Balotelli, but should this fall through, then De Sciglio would be the backup.
Personally I don't think we'll struggle to sell Balotelli. His talent and young age means there's always going to be prospective buyers who feel they can get the best out of him. He's also shown more consistency in his contribution to goals since joining Milan than ever before.
Oh, almost forgot to mention, Sportsmediaset again has written an article that we're trying to get Santon by giving Newcastle Constant. While I'm not against getting Santon, it seems odd that we've started hearing about Abate wanting to renew now that Pippo will be coach. That would mean we'll be pretty well covered in fullback roles with Abate on the right and De Sciglio on the left. Don't really see the need to push for Santon when other areas need work.
(05-29-2014, 08:05 PM)xudong Wrote: I am happy for Torino too.
Had we destroyed Sassuolo, we would have been in EL.
Had we won the match 3-0, there would have been a public drawing to decide which team, out of Torino and us, would go to EL. That would have been great fun, even if we lost due to luck.
I'm sorry for Parma (well, Donadoni and the players) who really earnt a spot in Europe, but at the same time I'm also pleased for Torino. I think these teams have put in a greater effort with less resources and warrant a spot more than us.
That said, I also worry for Torino, who have gotten this achievement and yet are likely to sell their to best players this summer. Much like Udinese in recent years, Torino in Europe might not be good for coefficients.
However, a proposal like the one Jay mentioned is actually quite beneficial imo. Guys like Matri, Birsa and Nocerino aren't of the quality expected at Milan, but realistically are good players for what is expected to be a midtable side in Torino. It's very unlikely they will be targeting European places again next season, but these players would help give experience in Europe and offer them competitiveness in the league.
They are about to sell Immobile to Dortmund for around 20m and while Matri's not of the same quality, he would offer an alternative, especially as they risk losing their whole first choice attack. Birsa would offer some creativity, which will be lacking if they lose Immobile and Cerci, with only El Kaddouri really looking like a player to offer something. Finally, Nocerino is a really hardworking professional, which should fit well with Ventura's aggressive style of play.
This would give them some support in rebuilding should they lose their two stars (as well as potentially Darmian), as well as a healthy chunk of money to reinvest in the odd player of higher quality to try and grow.
(05-30-2014, 01:30 AM)WCmilan Wrote: I believe that article because it says we'll sacrifice De Sciglio. I'd still rather keep De Sciglio than bring in Astori and Paulinho.
@jay, we should really offer all our mediocre players to Torino+ a little money for Cerci. Players like Emanuelson/Nocerino and Matri would make Torino stronger. Them 3 and Birsa for Cerci
The article says that we'd need to sell to try and finance these buys. Our first goal is to sell Balotelli, but should this fall through, then De Sciglio would be the backup.
Personally I don't think we'll struggle to sell Balotelli. His talent and young age means there's always going to be prospective buyers who feel they can get the best out of him. He's also shown more consistency in his contribution to goals since joining Milan than ever before.
Oh, almost forgot to mention, Sportsmediaset again has written an article that we're trying to get Santon by giving Newcastle Constant. While I'm not against getting Santon, it seems odd that we've started hearing about Abate wanting to renew now that Pippo will be coach. That would mean we'll be pretty well covered in fullback roles with Abate on the right and De Sciglio on the left. Don't really see the need to push for Santon when other areas need work.