OFFICIAL: Leonardo is our new coach

Oh dear...

http://www.goal.com/en/news/10/italy...-for-the-bench

Leonardo isnt messed up,and acctually just follow me on this one,hear me out.

I also read the comments and he says he felt guilty because of the fact that he had much money while people acctually were suffering from hunger(he didnt used this example but this kind of issues were problems for him).I think him thinking like this is good for the team.What the **** does Leo's mental problems are going to help us winning anything you think>???Well i think that this kind of person we need in front of our team,he will not take anything granted and will make the team and each player sweat for their places,everybody will have to run on the field if they want to have a starting place.Because thats the person he is,he knows the players are lucky to be rich etc.(at least thats his opinion)and he wont let them be lazy,he will let them work for their money,i am sure about it because thats his mentality,he is going to try to bring his ideas over to the team.

He still wants to coach, but believes he already possesses fine administrative skills, yet little tactical awareness. Leo said that since he learnt his previous skills so well (scouting etc.), there is no excuse as to way he can't improve his tactical brain....

Originally Posted by Dutchie-Milan

Leonardo isnt messed up,and acctually just follow me on this one,hear me out.

I also read the comments and he says he felt guilty because of the fact that he had much money while people acctually were suffering from hunger(he didnt used this example but this kind of issues were problems for him).I think him thinking like this is good for the team.What the **** does Leo's mental problems are going to help us winning anything you think>???Well i think that this kind of person we need in front of our team,he will not take anything granted and will make the team and each player sweat for their places,everybody will have to run on the field if they want to have a starting place.Because thats the person he is,he knows the players are lucky to be rich etc.(at least thats his opinion)and he wont let them be lazy,he will let them work for their money,i am sure about it because thats his mentality,he is going to try to bring his ideas over to the team.

Leo may well be messed up as far as we know. Unless you see him personally on a regular basis you can't say he isn't. If anything given the recent activity surrounding Milan and Leo, I would be messed up too in his shoes as it is a very stressful position to be in. On top of that, if mentally he suffers a lot, this could be detrimental to the team as he may bring personal problems to the squad, which is not good for the squad.

You're very much projecting your desires onto him right now. Saying these mental problems will benefit the team because he will make them work is something you're hoping for. Same goes for saying "that's his mentality", we don't know his mentality so we can't be sure of anything. The reality is this could be a potentially big problem if Leo isn't mentally strong.

Originally Posted by Saliwonczyk

He still wants to coach, but believes he already possesses fine administrative skills, yet little tactical awareness. Leo said that since he learnt his previous skills so well (scouting etc.), there is no excuse as to way he can't improve his tactical brain....

That's not what he says though, he essentially just sees coaching as a stop gap in his administrative career. Quite honestly, coaching is a very difficult job and whilst I'm sure Leo will do his best, it's not a positive sign that he doesn't see a future in this. It's not a really convincing that we've made the best choice for a coach given his own view of the role.

I want the best for him as I've always had a huge amount of respect for him, but the articles in my last two posts are really quite unnerving and for me, it's not the best sign right now. All that said, I trust Leo's intelligence and knowledge of the game to believe he'll be able to do pretty well.

We hope that he wil bring a new Era to our favourite team

Just because some third person says our coach is "messed up" doesn't mean anything to me. For now, I'm looking forward to seeing Leo's press conferences and seeing how we do in the friendlies coming up this month. Then once the season starts, we will know whether Leo can transform this team. From the sounds of it, managment are willing to give him a proper chance, and from what I've seen of him as a director, I see no reason why he can't succeed.

Borriello: Leo's tougher than Carlo
Wednesday 15 July, 2009
Marco Borriello explains what has changed at Milan since Leonardo took over from Carlo Ancelotti. “It’s a lot more disciplined.”

The striker spent much of last season on the sidelines due to a recurring injury, but is raring to go under the new boss.

“More or less everything has changed at the Milanello complex. First of all it’s a lot more disciplined, as the Coach is very strict.

“We are always working with the ball, which allows us to be sharper and more reactive compared to, for example, the start of last season.”

For this term Borriello will be wearing the Number 22 jersey that until last month was worn by Kaka.

“The 22 is a number that is significant in my life. For example, it is my mother’s birthday and also the shirt I wore in my best ever season at Genoa,” he told Milan Channel.

“I certainly did not have luck last year, so I had to change the 11 jersey I had then. There’s no point making comparisons with Kaka, we play different roles and besides, he is beyond reach.”

The pressure is growing on Ronaldinho to take a more commanding role and Borriello thinks it is just what the Brazilian needs.

“I expect a great deal from him and hope he can repeat the wonderful first half of the season he had in Serie A.

“I think that with Kaka’s departure it might free Ronaldinho a little in terms of mentality. I’m certain we’ll rediscover a great Ronaldinho who will give us that step up in quality.”
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Its good to see Milan will focus alot more on the ball. Although, I was a big supporter of Ancelotti there were a few things I wished he changed.

We survived alot, especially when we were leading towards the end of games. Hopefully, this Milan will look to play a little more quality football, while being more blood thirsty when going for the three points. Whether he has the players for this, the season will tell.

Id also like to see us defend set pieces alot better. Yes Dida used to flap at crosses, but our defenders always looked confused too.

Finally, towards the end of Carlo's reign, we suffered to many shots on goal from opponents and didnt hit the target nearly enough ourselves. I hope there is a little more focus towards the goal.

I am getting quite excited to see what Leo has up his sleaves. He looked pretty nervous on the bench the other day.

Originally Posted by K77SH C

Its good to see Milan will focus alot more on the ball. Although, I was a big supporter of Ancelotti there were a few things I wished he changed.

We survived alot, especially when we were leading towards the end of games. Hopefully, this Milan will look to play a little more quality football, while being more blood thirsty when going for the three points. Whether he has the players for this, the season will tell.

Id also like to see us defend set pieces alot better. Yes Dida used to flap at crosses, but our defenders always looked confused too.

Finally, towards the end of Carlo's reign, we suffered to many shots on goal from opponents and didnt hit the target nearly enough ourselves. I hope there is a little more focus towards the goal.

I am getting quite excited to see what Leo has up his sleaves. He looked pretty nervous on the bench the other day.

Definetly agree, set pieces is something that really needs to be worked on, but not only defending also attacking set pieces. Remember last season, some games we would get 10+ corners and not even get remotly close to a chance. I know we don't have alot of tall players, but if we can't create anything from crossing the ball from a corner, then why do it? Why not play short corners then? That's what Barcelona does. We really should score more goals from Corners, and I hope Leo can help with that.

It's gonna be interesting how Leo will end up playing. I didn't get to watch the Varese game, but I can understand that we played a 4-3-3? In that case then why are we looking for a striker and not a right wing ala Robben? Am I the only one who'd rather have Pato playing as the striker in a 4-3-3 than a winger?

Originally Posted by rt9

Just because some third person says our coach is "messed up" doesn't mean anything to me.

Who said that Leo was messed up?

Originally Posted by Blacktop

Who said that Leo was messed up?

His tutor in his course said he seemed a little messed up lately.

Originally Posted by ACMILAN1983

His tutor in his course said he seemed a little messed up lately.

Wouldnt we all be if Berlusconi was our boss

leo does look kind of lost in that game in Varese. Dont get me wrong I like Leo very much, just kind of worried about the whole change thing, and not proven.

Whats the worst that can happen? He could get sacked 10 games in like Terim and be replaced by Splaletti, Prandelli or Donadoni. Now Im worried

He will be fine.

New AC Milan Boss Leonardo Completes UEFA Coaching Course
The Rossoneri boss has demonstrated he is certified to lead the club...
15 Jul 2009 16:44:52
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AC Milan boss Leonardo, who took over after Carlo Ancelotti's eight-year reign this summer, is now an approved coach. The Brazilian passed the second category course for professional coaches from UEFA and expressed his delight.

"An exam is always an exam, it always causes butterflies in your stomach," he laughed to Sky.

"I always communicated with my teachers and am pleased with the outcome."

The former Paris St. Germain player is now ready to take on the challenge of leading the side in Serie A and the Champions League.

"It was made official today and to be a coach gives me great pleasure, it was a surprise in my life [to be coaching Milan]. The course was long and difficult, but it was the right decision."

"The players have shown great motivation, we are eager to start."

Adam Scime, Goal.com

Originally Posted by K77SH C

Wouldnt we all be if Berlusconi was our boss

So very true