Milan - Chelsea July 31th

Originally Posted by Warro Bantan

Well, I too saw the match, and here are my comments:

Vieri: had a poor game, but I think he will improve as time goes on. He will not start any games, based on these performances...he was slow, made too many missed passes, and couldnt dribble past a quadraplegic in a wheelchair. (But this is pre-season, so I wont be too harsh)

Gila needs more time to adjust to the team, but his positioning isnt bad, and I have no doubt he will start alongside Sheva, even if he disappeared for a while in this game.

Seedorf shouldnt start over Rui Costa at all, and definately not in the tequartista (if my spelling is off...sue me )role, he could come on to replace Rui, in a midfield of Kaka, Rui, Gattuso/Ambro and Pirlo.

Pirlo: What can I say about this genius? Simply that I thank the Good Lord he plays for Milan.

Rui Costa: This man is pure class...sheer brilliance for his equalising strike, and deserves a starting role, even if he has to be replaced 20 minutes into the 2nd half by Ambro or Gattuso...or even Seedorf.

Nesta: Strong and positionally astute as he normally is.

Stam: Not bad, actually, very good game from the Dutchman.

actually, I do, but both played ok..

Ambro: Good game, hard tackles, lot of running...working hard for a starting place, could get it, except that:

Gattuso: Had such a good game, he may well have retained his starting position...did make some errant passes, but hey..thats Rino for you!

Thats all I can remember...I was pretty during the game, so I cant remember much of it now...except that all of Europe better sit up and pay attention, as if Milan can give Chelski a run for their money when not totally fit, and without key players...then Paris definately beckons..

Apart from the insensitive quadraplegic remark, sound ratings. It is spelt trequartista.