The pitch I played on didn't look like it would catch fire easily. But the again we are talking about flares and not cigarettes so I can't judge on that.
It would incorrect to compare the astroturf with that of hockey turfs which need constant water to keep them soft because as they dry up they become rough.
This artificial grass is really good to play one. I say it from experience. One must not forget that Milanello has had artificial turfs for quite some time and the Milan mgmt usually gets these technical decisions right. If the artificial turf was not acceptable then it would've been out of Milanello in a season.
For the San Siro this is the only plausible solution. I am firmly against leaving that stadium for a new one. That is Inter's job as they are guests in the San Siro, not us.
Tearing down the roof is another unacceptable solution. There are future plans to make the San Siro a 100,000 capacity stadium so if anything the sunlight will completely go away.
The San Siro is the holy shrine of world football. A football cathedral. It is UNIQUE and impressive. It is an architectural masterpiece as it stands out from the rest of the stadia.
The only thing it lacks is a superb surface. Give the turf a try. It will be awesome!
