Summer mercato 2009

Originally Posted by Bosniaco

I dont know gino if you realize that.... We need world class player, dont care how.

do you like names? after the last summer markets, I have to say it seems you have exactly a clear image of what it will happen at Milan next summer

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...pe/7920189.stm

What a joke this team is becoming, we are in the middle of a crisis and all management can think about is trying to sign
David Beckham and taking part in ridiculous friendlies. While great teams are attempting to win three or even five trophies
in a season, we struggle miserably to compete for one trophy, what a sad turn of events since 2005.

Originally Posted by GeoTav

Last reports:
- if we are in Top 3, Kaka' stays
- if we fail and finish 4th (and not qualifying I presume) or more, Kaka' goes

That's not accurate.

It says Ancelotti will stay if we arrive in 3rd place. Galliani said "Kaka' is not for sale".

Carlo cant do any worse job this year. Seriousely, give any coach in serie a this Milan team and he'll have such resluts Carlo has now.

If Galliani cant bring in a decent palyer let others do the job, there are plenty of good scouts willing to work for Milan. And if Berlusconi doesnt give a **** anymore, he should give the club in Piersilvio's hands or sell it.

All the problems start from above, from Berlusconi. In every country, region, club etc...

Someone Boriello is perfect solution and now Benzema? Benzema is 5 times player Boriello is. And he is extremly powerfull player by his phisical statue, and can play pure CF, like Boriello. Only he has 5 times more raw quality. Eto'o is, tactically, not the right solution.

Originally Posted by GeoTav

Anyway, I just thought about Mario Gomez when I read "tall striker" in a post. He's not as good as Benzema nor Pato, but I think he is better or at least at the same level (but younger) than Borriello. We totally forgot him on this forum, he was hype last year, but since he didn't play well in the last Euro and he hasn't done an amazing season (13 goals for 21 games played so far, it's good actually). So he could be a risk, but his price should have dropped a little too, so it would be less risky to take him this summer than when some people spoke about him last year. And what I'm sure about is that by coming in Milan, he would do a better season than Boriello, Shevchenko and Inzaghi 2008-2009 all together !!

I don't think Gomez is looking right these days. Since Euro 2008 he seems a very different player, one that doesn't have the same energy or confidence as before.

For me, some of the changes I'd look to implement would include...

Out: Dida, Maldini, Favalli, Kaladze, Senderos, Ambrosini?, Emerson, Seedorf?, Sheva

In: Young keeper for long term, Santacroce, Zapata or Agger or Alex, Canini?, Clichy or De Silvestri, Diarra or Palombo?, Gourcuff, a new forward, maybe 2 dependent on Pippo.

Essentially, my thought is those with question marks are only possibilities. We must lose the dead weight, such as Dida, Favalli, Kaladze (sorry for his fans, but after this season he's a joke), Senderos, Emerson and Sheva.

With Dida gone and Abbiati looking good, a potentially great young keeper should be brought in for the long term project, as Abbiati only has a couple of years left.

Maldini will retire and thus we're losing probably around 4 defenders, so need some big additions there. Santacroce is easily my top choice by a mile. Young, got all the quality in the world and potentially the next great defender to fill Nesta's shoes. We need another top level defender to challenge for a first team spot and Zapata, Alex and Agger are all capable of challenging Thiago Silva for a CB spot. I honestly think Zapata may be a decent choice as he has Serie A experience and has a lot of quality. His injury problems over the past year have also most likely made him more easily available too. That said, Agger and Alex are more proven at the highest levels and so would be ideal for Milan. I'm considering the fact that Nesta may not return, and so if this is the case we'd need a decent defender to play off the bench, with Canini coming to mind.

Then either Clichy or De Silvestri would make good additions for our weak fullback slots. Both would be immediate starters in our team and both are solid at the back but very strong going forward.

In midfield I'm happy for Ambrosini and Seedorf to stay at the club, but they must accept the bench. Both are useful off the bench, but I don't think either has it in them to remain starters. If Ambro leaves (and with Emerson out), we would need a DM and Diarra might be a great addition, though Palombo seems more realistic and would more likely accept the bench. I don't think Seedorf needs a direct replacement as Gourcuff would be brought in.

A new forward needs to be brought in to replace Sheva. One preferably of high quality, though I can't think of one right now.

Essentially, the squad would look like...

Abbiati, new keeper, Kalac, Bonera, Mattioni, Nesta, Santacroce, Zapata/Agger/Alex, Canini, De Silvestri/Clichy, Zambrotta, Antonini, Cardacio, Pirlo, Rino, Flamini, Ambro/Palombo, Seedorf?, Gourcuff, Janku, Dinho, Kaka, Borriello, Pato, New forward, Pippo

Carlo Ancelotti believes that David Beckham is technically and tactically better than Kaka and has told Ronaldinho that he should learn from Paolo Maldini and Clarence Seedorf.

The AC Milan coach was in frank and forthright mood when he explained why is so keen to keep Beckham at the San Siro, and how the player has improved since his days at Manchester United.

While the Rossoneri continue to try and prise the England midfielder away from LA Galaxy on a permanent basis, Ancelotti has not held back in his praise.

"He made a good impression on me with his performance and character," he told French football magazine, So Foot.

"On the field Beckham is the first to see everything. His vision is better now than when he played at Manchester United.

"He is slower than Kaka, but he is tactically and technically better and is also very intelligent and hard working."

Ronaldinho was next in line for Ancelotti's critical analysis, and the coach stated that the Brazilian should use Maldini and Seedorf as examples of how to be professional.

"Players like him do everything based on talent. I have trained a variety of magnificent players and the majority think that they can make the difference with their talent alone," he continued.

"That is not true In the modern game if you do not stay in great physical condition and are not working in training then it is hard to shine during matches.

"Maldini has been a professional for 20 years and has never ever complained while training.

"[Seedorf] is one of the most important players. He is like a 4x4 and wherever he plays he never loses his level. He always does his job very well."

Ancelotti then explained that Yourri Gourcuff may not return to AC Milan after his loan spell with Bordeaux finishes in the summer, but admitted that only psychological problems prevented him from making it at the club.

"I do not know if he will come back to Milan. He is a good player, but he had problems. He wanted to prove himself a lot and that hindered what he gave to the side," he added.

Lucas Brown, Goal.com

GeoTav, or any other person who knows french could you find this interview (on So Foot magazine) and clear if Goal.com is translating it right? I'm finding it a little hard to believe.

Not sure if Seedorf is the most impt player, but I did see how Milan suffered after his injury last Tuesday.

I just think Seedorf works in Carlo's tactics, but probably not in most other teams....

No No No! Hey! Guys! We had it wrong all along!

It's coach! He's really knows his players! And did you know he is probably the best tactician of all time!

Beckbum is technically and also tactically better than Kaka! We on't need Kaka! Also Becks has a great vision and reading of the game! The best in the team! Pirlo? pooh pooh!

Oh and Seedorf is a hard worker who keeps a high level throughout.

Oh and Gourcuff is depressed, arrogant, show off and a big Loser!

Maybe Ancelotti got to lick the golden balls. Maybe Kaka refused....

Originally Posted by boring

Carlo Ancelotti believes that David Beckham is technically and tactically better than Kaka and has told Ronaldinho that he should learn from Paolo Maldini and Clarence Seedorf.

The AC Milan coach was in frank and forthright mood when he explained why is so keen to keep Beckham at the San Siro, and how the player has improved since his days at Manchester United.

While the Rossoneri continue to try and prise the England midfielder away from LA Galaxy on a permanent basis, Ancelotti has not held back in his praise.

"He made a good impression on me with his performance and character," he told French football magazine, So Foot.

"On the field Beckham is the first to see everything. His vision is better now than when he played at Manchester United.

"He is slower than Kaka, but he is tactically and technically better and is also very intelligent and hard working."

Ronaldinho was next in line for Ancelotti's critical analysis, and the coach stated that the Brazilian should use Maldini and Seedorf as examples of how to be professional.

"Players like him do everything based on talent. I have trained a variety of magnificent players and the majority think that they can make the difference with their talent alone," he continued.

"That is not true In the modern game if you do not stay in great physical condition and are not working in training then it is hard to shine during matches.

"Maldini has been a professional for 20 years and has never ever complained while training.

"[Seedorf] is one of the most important players. He is like a 4x4 and wherever he plays he never loses his level. He always does his job very well."

Ancelotti then explained that Yourri Gourcuff may not return to AC Milan after his loan spell with Bordeaux finishes in the summer, but admitted that only psychological problems prevented him from making it at the club.

"I do not know if he will come back to Milan. He is a good player, but he had problems. He wanted to prove himself a lot and that hindered what he gave to the side," he added.

Lucas Brown, Goal.com

GeoTav, or any other person who knows french could you find this interview (on So Foot magazine) and clear if Goal.com is translating it right? I'm finding it a little hard to believe.

If this is true, Carlo is the biggest moran on this planet. And Boring i know you are a Carlo supporter but you have to admit that he is missing a few screws after this?

He is slower than Kaka, but he is tactically and technically better and is also very intelligent and hard working.

B32 is tactically better for sure,technically at almost same level. Kaka is exceptionally strong with his ball speed on open court;the best on the planet,without one of.but he resort to this weapon too much.that's a hinder for him to approach the game from a birdview angle.He is more like a foward than a AM who runs the teams tempo.

Kaladze being out for the rest of the season is definitely a breathe of some fresh air after the disastrous week we just had. Glad to see we wont be fielding him again this season. If only Carlo could get injured somehow......

Ha ha. I'm wondering now whether or not it would be in our best interest (of the club) to finish 3rd this year---then it'll end up as I predicted, with Galliani retaining Carlo and the squad, probably add a few more old players, give Emerson a new contract, and then we crash and burn again the following year. Might be better if we just finished 5th....hmmm..

Originally Posted by hitmannq8

Kaladze being out for the rest of the season is definitely a breathe of some fresh air after the disastrous week we just had. Glad to see we wont be fielding him again this season. If only Carlo could get injured somehow......

some kind of cancer. amen

lol man dont say that lets just hope for Rjikaard to come in immediately and take control till the end of the season (or Lippi? )

In my opinion, our team this year isn't all that bad.. we've always had problems in defense in the past years, but given the fact ancelotti has quality players like ronaldinho pato kaka seedorf pirlo, he's done a terrible job with quality like that in attack, in my opinion we either need to replace ancelotti with the addition a good cb and possibly someone else in the midfield, or in the case ancelotti stays we'd need to buy a player capable of golden ball abilities for every position, even a spot on the bench so no matter who he plays they play good. I think the main think ancelottis been doing wrong is giving too much time to our old timers in big games, but if you break it down he really has no choice.. we've had many injuries and ronaldinho kaka pato and a few others are our only players, kaka being injured same with nesta pirlo picking up a slight injury before too so you cant put the full blame on ancelotti, as far the mercato goes we could bring alot of talent into the squad with rijkaard on board in my opinion hes the best choice if we wer to sack ancelotti, he won much with barca and left them unstoppable although you can't look at it that way seeing as he had the likes of messi ronaldinho a load of capable forwards and when puyol and marquez were in top form you have many choices and young talents to put on the field