ACMILAN1983

ACMILAN1983 · 03-01-2008, 16:56

Interesting debate on defenders here. For me Kaladze could be world class and a couple of years ago was playing at a world class standard in CB when him and Nesta formed a wall. Kaladze's biggest problem this year and last has been consistency, where he's been regularly getting injured and when he does return doesn't have the time to fit back into the side. However, I'm confident with consistency he will continue to improve and reach the standards we desire, and though he's played at Milan in a number of roles, let's not forget he started out his career in the CB role he's playing now.

Bonera's still very young for a defender, and though I potentially see a world class defender in him, he's got a long way to go. Physically and tactically he's a very good player at CB, but I think his problem is dealing with pressure, especially in big games. Last season in almost every game we saw him he was excellent, confident and strong and really showed that he could well be a top class player, but when he faced Inter I was quite shocked at his performance, which really was below the standard of what we'd seen prior to that match. I think if we take care of him then we have a gem, though so far this season he's only really played RB, which I don't think will help.

Barzagli I think is a little overhyped, and personally I think Bonera (who I think is more talented) did better last season. However, I'm confident he will become a world class defender in the next 3-5 years, as he's very solid, confident and consistent. However, to reach the heights expected of him, he has to leave Palermo now.

If I'm honest, I don't think any of the aforementioned are world class, but I do genuinely believe all three could become world class. Kaladze for me is on the cusp of reaching the standard, but needs to perform with consistency. Barzagli will reach the standard eventually, but isn't at that level yet. Bonera is the hardest to predict for me, as I think he could possibly become the best of the three, yet at the same time he's looking least likely to tap his potential.

Unfortunately for these guys, as players like Nesta, Cannavaro and Maldini have preceded them, expectations of them are impossibly high, as those guys are modern day legends who have been playing at the highest level since their very early 20's.

03-01-2008, 16:56	#11076
ACMILAN1983 Registered User Join Date: 01 2004 Location: England Fave Players: Maldini, Pirlo and rest of Milan	Interesting debate on defenders here. For me Kaladze could be world class and a couple of years ago was playing at a world class standard in CB when him and Nesta formed a wall. Kaladze's biggest problem this year and last has been consistency, where he's been regularly getting injured and when he does return doesn't have the time to fit back into the side. However, I'm confident with consistency he will continue to improve and reach the standards we desire, and though he's played at Milan in a number of roles, let's not forget he started out his career in the CB role he's playing now. Bonera's still very young for a defender, and though I potentially see a world class defender in him, he's got a long way to go. Physically and tactically he's a very good player at CB, but I think his problem is dealing with pressure, especially in big games. Last season in almost every game we saw him he was excellent, confident and strong and really showed that he could well be a top class player, but when he faced Inter I was quite shocked at his performance, which really was below the standard of what we'd seen prior to that match. I think if we take care of him then we have a gem, though so far this season he's only really played RB, which I don't think will help. Barzagli I think is a little overhyped, and personally I think Bonera (who I think is more talented) did better last season. However, I'm confident he will become a world class defender in the next 3-5 years, as he's very solid, confident and consistent. However, to reach the heights expected of him, he has to leave Palermo now. If I'm honest, I don't think any of the aforementioned are world class, but I do genuinely believe all three could become world class. Kaladze for me is on the cusp of reaching the standard, but needs to perform with consistency. Barzagli will reach the standard eventually, but isn't at that level yet. Bonera is the hardest to predict for me, as I think he could possibly become the best of the three, yet at the same time he's looking least likely to tap his potential. Unfortunately for these guys, as players like Nesta, Cannavaro and Maldini have preceded them, expectations of them are impossibly high, as those guys are modern day legends who have been playing at the highest level since their very early 20's.