Winter Mercato

Originally Posted by Hasan Rossonero

Dida out of Celtic clash
Saturday 29 September, 2007
Nelson Dida looks set to miss the Champions League trip to Celtic, so Milan are looking to bring back Christian Abbiati in January.

The Brazilian picked up a tendon problem earlier this week and pulled out of Wednesday’s 2-1 defeat at Palermo.

However, further tests have reportedly highlighted an inflammation in the left shoulder that will keep him sidelined for 10 days.

Dida underwent surgery on his right shoulder last season and there are fears this could be a similar problem.

Zeljko Kalac takes the gloves and he also played when Milan last visited Celtic in the Champions League, keeping a clean sheet in the second round, first leg 0-0 draw.

The Australian has not always been entirely reliable and there were some question marks over his performance in the midweek 2-1 loss at Palermo.

With this in mind, the ‘Corriere dello Sport’ suggests that the club is looking to bring Abbiati back to San Siro in January.

He was loaned out to Atletico Madrid in the summer, but has not been given much first team football in Spain.

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My wish is coming true!!!

Yes, if that's true, it is a very good news. Why do we need 3rd Azzuri GK like Amelia when we have the good 2nd one and the 1st too hard to get.

It's all well and logical, except for the source.
Corriere dello sport always comes out with similar theories and they are never ( but really never) right.
I'd trust Gazzetta if they write the same thing because they know for the best what's going on in Milan.

Originally Posted by Hasan Rossonero

Dida out of Celtic clash
Saturday 29 September, 2007
Nelson Dida looks set to miss the Champions League trip to Celtic, so Milan are looking to bring back Christian Abbiati in January.

The Brazilian picked up a tendon problem earlier this week and pulled out of Wednesday’s 2-1 defeat at Palermo.

However, further tests have reportedly highlighted an inflammation in the left shoulder that will keep him sidelined for 10 days.

Dida underwent surgery on his right shoulder last season and there are fears this could be a similar problem.

Zeljko Kalac takes the gloves and he also played when Milan last visited Celtic in the Champions League, keeping a clean sheet in the second round, first leg 0-0 draw.

The Australian has not always been entirely reliable and there were some question marks over his performance in the midweek 2-1 loss at Palermo.

With this in mind, the ‘Corriere dello Sport’ suggests that the club is looking to bring Abbiati back to San Siro in January.

He was loaned out to Atletico Madrid in the summer, but has not been given much first team football in Spain.

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My wish is coming true!!!

I really hope they get him back…….I think the Milan management have never been completely fair with Abbiati as far as getting him a real chance to fight for the starter spot, it’s true that he made bad mistakes the very few copa Italia games he had the chance to start, but so was Dida the last couple of years and he seems to have his place secured no matter what, perhaps a little more competition will bring the best of Dida back, and if even that doesn’t wake him up then Carlo will have a very good option to replace him....besides Abbiati already shown in Turin what he’s capable of when given the chance.

Question, does anyone know if Abbiati came from Milan youth system?

ok so chelsea lost again to fullham...and i really doubt that they will be challenging for anything this year..this is a good time to pounce on some of their players and i think drobga wud be a good option for us....he has a big and physical presence upfront which is something we lack.....and he isnt just a pure striker but he creates for others too.....the only problem is his ego....but if the coach can control him he is a very good striker...

They drew, but didn't lose
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Originally Posted by Paolo3

I really hope they get him back…….I think the Milan management have never been completely fair with Abbiati as far as getting him a real chance to fight for the starter spot, it’s true that he made bad mistakes the very few copa Italia games he had the chance to start, but so was Dida the last couple of years and he seems to have his place secured no matter what, perhaps a little more competition will bring the best of Dida back, and if even that doesn’t wake him up then Carlo will have a very good option to replace him....besides Abbiati already shown in Turin what he’s capable of when given the chance.

Question, does anyone know if Abbiati came from Milan youth system?

I think the Milan management was very fair with him. He was brought at a very young age (around 18/19 I think) and after a year he earned himself a first team spot during the 98/99 season where he performed miracles for us and really looked like Seba Rossi's long term replacement. However, after that first incredible season he was letting in a number of goals and though he never had the greatest defences in front of him, he never provided confidence. He was the first choice keeper until 2002/03 when Dida had returned to Milan and filled in while Abbiati was injured. Dida's performances were not only solid, but he was playing quite a lot better than Abbiati and thus took his place. Abbiati had 1/2 seasons as backup during the time Dida was first choice and he never looked comfortable in the side, whilst Dida was awesome until only last season.

One game that especially stands out for me with Abbiati was in 2003 against Inter in the second leg of the CL semis against Inter. He had to replace an injured Dida and was highly commended for a couple of important saves that night, which was deserved. However, few mention how shaky he looked for a lot of that match, especially at the end when he needed to hold the ball as much as possible he'd constantly punch crosses needlessly into areas where Inter could maintain their pressure. That match for me summarised him perfectly, as he's a brilliant shot stopper, one of the best around, but all other aspects of his game are questionable.

Originally Posted by ACMILAN1983

I think the Milan management was very fair with him. He was brought at a very young age (around 18/19 I think) and after a year he earned himself a first team spot during the 98/99 season where he performed miracles for us and really looked like Seba Rossi's long term replacement. However, after that first incredible season he was letting in a number of goals and though he never had the greatest defences in front of him, he never provided confidence. He was the first choice keeper until 2002/03 when Dida had returned to Milan and filled in while Abbiati was injured. Dida's performances were not only solid, but he was playing quite a lot better than Abbiati and thus took his place. Abbiati had 1/2 seasons as backup during the time Dida was first choice and he never looked comfortable in the side, whilst Dida was awesome until only last season.

One game that especially stands out for me with Abbiati was in 2003 against Inter in the second leg of the CL semis against Inter. He had to replace an injured Dida and was highly commended for a couple of important saves that night, which was deserved. However, few mention how shaky he looked for a lot of that match, especially at the end when he needed to hold the ball as much as possible he'd constantly punch crosses needlessly into areas where Inter could maintain their pressure. That match for me summarised him perfectly, as he's a brilliant shot stopper, one of the best around, but all other aspects of his game are questionable.

In 2001-2002 Abbiati was one of the best players of the team together with Gattuso... I think Also here in MM he was voted best player of the season.

He was that good that year, that I was stunned and pissed off to see Dida paying in the CL qualification against Slovan Liberec next season . Dida than proved his worth,and even me that i`m not a professional could tell the difference btw those two.Dida is much better GK than Abbiatti could ever be.

Dida` is better than Abbiati, there is no doubt about that, but Abbiati may also improve, so I Don't know. In any case, Dida` will also be my first-choice keeper. There is not a single question about it.

Originally Posted by slicknick

I second that, watched them both and they are not similar in style, though they are both fighters...In terms of fighting spirit and aggressiveness, Gattuso is ahead of Banega, but Banega has relatively good ball control and passing

Okay.. okay.. looks like we have come to a decision here as you guys have watched Banega while I merely read what was said by Boca's president -- why should we trust politician's words anyway

You guys say that he has Rino's fighting spirit and good technique as well. Wow, seems like he's almost perfect for a midfielder

I dont much care for what milan does this year, as long as we see positive from pato, and improvement from Gila, 4th place, and possibly a cup or something, I'll be more than happy. This next summer mercato, and winter mercato, we'd better plan to buy buy buy.
I'm saying 2+ strikers, 2+ defs 1+ goalie and possibly another dm.

1-1 vs catania..

I don't hope much for this Winter. This is all I want in next summer:

Go! Go! Go (Retire or be sold): Inzaghi, Maldini, Favalli, Simic, Cafu, Dida, Kalac, Fiori, Serginho.

Take bench's position (or sell them): Jankulovski, Seedorf, Emerson, Brocchi.

Take my best wishes, improve and earn a starter's place: Bonera, Digao, Gourcuff, Gilardino, Grimi.

Come to Milan: Buffon, Amelia, Albiol, Cesc, Ramos, Rosina, Montolivo, Aguero.

Originally Posted by Sleep

I don't hope much for this Winter. This is all I want in next summer:

Go! Go! Go (Retire or be sold): Inzaghi, Maldini, Favalli, Simic, Cafu, Dida, Kalac, Fiori, Serginho.

Take bench's position (or sell them): Jankulovski, Seedorf, Emerson, Brocchi.

Take my best wishes, improve and earn a starter's place: Bonera, Digao, Gourcuff, Gilardino, Grimi.

Come to Milan: Buffon, Amelia, Albiol, Cesc, Ramos, Rosina, Montolivo, Aguero.

Better start looking for the fat white-bearded guy in the north pole Sleep as this is way too much for Berlu to do

Originally Posted by Nalx Sijabat

Better start looking for the fat white-bearded guy in the north pole Sleep as this is way too much for Berlu to do

lol yeah, but i agree Inzaghi, Favalli, Simic, Cafu, Dida, Kalac, Fiori, Serginho should all go. Maldini is going to retire at the end of this season.

I doubt they all will though, and Cafu will still be playing in 2 years time.

Originally Posted by Graeme C

I doubt they all will though, and Cafu will still be playing in 2 years time.

Yeah right, and so will Simic cs. We're one old happy family