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Originally Posted by hitmannq8

I see.. but you didn't tell me, do you think he can replace Pirlo in the starting lineup? or can he just be a backup? do you think it's worth it to spend our last Non-EU spot on him for January?

Sorry, hitmannq8... Didn´t saw your question.

He has all the tools to replace Pirlo in the starting lineup. But also to play in Seedorf role. What I like about him is that he doesn´t need to hold the ball too long to be efective.

Of course he will have to be used to the pace and the lack of space in Serie A and Europe, but as he likes to make the ball run(and not run with it), imo he will have less adaptation problems than others Brazilians players. Will help from day 1...

Didn´t like to say it because I just saw our new kid Adiyah playing in the Under-20 WC, but imo he´s far from a player that will help us right now(if to help in the future). Before people jump at me, I know he was the top scorer, and chosed the best of the Under-20 WC(questionable, because imo the fullback from Ghana was the best of the team), but he didn´t impress me on the field...

Look, I´m always less critical with them(under-20 players) because they aren´t "ready players" yet, and I overlook a serie of defects typical of the age, but this kid(besides the goals) didn´t show much to caught my eyes. He was annulled by Rafael Toloi in the final(nothing wrong because Rafael is a great CB prospect) but was also for the other Brazil CB(Danton) that was very insecure all the tournament.

What it is worse is that hes being bought to give a rest to Pato, and imo it is a big mistake. The kid shows scoring ability, but not the package to be a second striker or a wing player. At least from what I saw in WC...

Don´t you guys think it´s strange that at this low price only us jump in the wagon? After watching him I became unimpressed, but It was just one competition. But It appears that scouts from others teams also didn´t became impressed with what this kid showed, and I have no doubt they have more footage about him than just that WC under-20...

So hitmannq8, back to your question, and praying to be wrong, imo we are doing a huge mistake in January market once again. Hernanes would be worth(imo) the non-EU spot, but this boy, no way!

Now Adiyah, I really hope you proves me wrong... Sincerely.

Originally Posted by Revolver

The best choice would be if we could find the player who can play both LSS and CM/AM but it would be very hard, cause there's hardly a player who can score some goals and defend when needed. I don't want to speculate also, once Galliani mention some names, we can discuss. He already said that we need a SS. That Ghanian is surely a long term investment, but we need the player who can play NOW.

Good point, Revolver... and thats what makes me believe even more that Giuliano is the guy for Milan. He can play in Ronaldinho and Seedorf roles of now, and can be also a amazing CAM(or AMD) for us if we come back to our typical formation 4-3-1-2...