Leader problem in Milan

Hey guys, I was thinking about Maldini. He is great, but now he has problems and I dont think he ll come back properly. I think its his time to leave. Because while we have Maldini, who is officially a captain, but almost never plays, team is lacking a leader during the game. That might be a problem causing poor performance. Why dont they pick another captain - the one who always plays...and not as aggressive as Gattuso. I think Nesta could make a good captain. What do you guys think about this?

The team doesn't lack a leader during the game. It is true that Maldini is not constantly on the field. But even when he is playing...doesn't mean that he is the only one that leads the team. We have great players with a lot of experience and just because they don't wear the captain's armband doesn't mean that they are not leaders. Whether Maldini is on the field or not, you see people like Nesta, Gattuso, Seedorf, Cafu always having their hands up explaining and talking to their team mates. Trying to keep them on their toes. There is no leadership problem on the field.

Originally Posted by nefremo

The team doesn't lack a leader during the game. It is true that Maldini is not constantly on the field. But even when he is playing...doesn't mean that he is the only one that leads the team. We have great players with a lot of experience and just because they don't wear the captain's armband doesn't mean that they are not leaders. Whether Maldini is on the field or not, you see people like Nesta, Gattuso, Seedorf, Cafu always having their hands up explaining and talking to their team mates. Trying to keep them on their toes. There is no leadership problem on the field.

I cant agree with this. I dont see leadership on the field. And I think that captain band should be worn by one player..not every game by different player. There cant be several leaders...it should be one person. I m not saying that we have bad players. Players are great and they do their job, but the captain is essential. Plus, I really disagree with Gattuso wearing the captain band.

No one can take over Maldini untill he retires. THAT IS THE LAW! I agree we need some motivation or more precisely a little battering on the pitch. Our next captain has to be someone who is calm on the pitch and can blast anyone who is not concentrating.

I agree, noone can take over Maldini...He is great and one of my favorite players. But he ve done all he could and is not playing anymore. He has problems with his knee and he is not going to be cured. So maybe its time to give a way to a new captain. As for Maldini..I think in a few years time he can make a very good coach of Milan.

Oksana!!! where have you been? good to see you here...

I think you touched a very interesting subject.

I don't think Milan lacks leadership... however, I agree with you when you say the armband should not be worn by a different player every game... but I guess right now, that is inevitable... in order, our captains are

Maldini, Costacurta, Ambrosini, Gattuso, Seedorf

Nesta is not in the list because of his past as captain of Lazio... and he's a big time joker in the clubhouse, more than a figure of respect... Kaka' could do well, but he's still very young... so, that leaves us Rino Gattuso as a player who always starts the games, Italian, champion of the world, and with clubhouse presence... always the first to arrive to training...

but as long as Maldini and Costacurta are active, and Ambro is available, they go first simply because of seniority...

I see nothing wrong with Rino´s captaincy...unless that due to his excessive running up and down the pitch, he is too breathless to shout at his teammates...

As for leadership, or the lack thereof, refer to the above.

Originally Posted by Warro Bantan

I see nothing wrong with Rino´s captaincy...unless that due to his excessive running up and down the pitch, he is too breathless to shout at his teammates...

As for leadership, or the lack thereof, refer to the above.

I'm adding my words to Warro's. I see nothing wrong with Rino being captain; in fact just a year or so ago almost everyone here was behind making him the next captain before Maldini was even dead and buried, so to speak. He's got the drive, he's got the passion, he's got the love for the team and is single-minded in aiding that team with every ounce of his being. If Rino has a fault, to my mind it is that he cares too much and therefore tries too hard. The blood in his veins is definitely red and black!

Gattuso speaks a lot IMO. He spoke too much after Istanbul saying he was thinking to leave, years ago he praised Ambro cuz he stayed on the bench and said he would have not accepted it and now the Rangers thing. Gattuso is a fighter, but he's not diplomatic to be a captain. Since Ambrosini never plays more than 20 consecutive games, I'do go for Sandro Nesta as captain. As for leaders, Nesta, Pirlo, Seedorf & Kaka are better leaders than Gattuso.

For some reason i don't see Pirlo or Seedorf making great captains. If he was younger, i'd give it to Cafu, but that obviously won't solve much as he'll be gone soon.

Inzaghi? If not Gattuso, then i think it should be Nesta.

i doubt Nesta will captain Milan ever... by doin' so he would anger the Lazio fans... and i believe Ancelotti knows it...

Originally Posted by Franco6

Gattuso speaks a lot IMO....He spoke too much after Istanbul saying he was thinking to leave...and now the Rangers thing.

Rino went to great pains to clarify what the reporter stated, insofar as the Rangers thing is concerned. He was definately mis-quoted. As far as post Istanbul...he can be forgiven for voicing his thoughts...he isnt a poker player (though maybe he should be)...and could do with a lesson or two in tact...but for me, on the pitch at any rate, we have a perfect captain (as long as he keeps his head that is).

Originally Posted by Franco6

Gattuso is a fighter, but he's not diplomatic to be a captain. Since Ambrosini never plays more than 20 consecutive games, I'do go for Sandro Nesta as captain. As for leaders, Nesta, Pirlo, Seedorf & Kaka are better leaders than Gattuso.

Dont know how u come by this opinion Franco...u must have some clear examples...but IMO (and we can agree to disagree here), a leader shows by example, and no one works harder than Rino on the pitch....Kaka himself has denied the "leader" description.

As for diplomacy, that will come with experience, and exposure.

maybe Gilardino can be given the captain armband? perhaps the added responsibility will actually motivate him? i'm so wishin' for the period he starts scorin' regularly & silence me... i'm gettin' annoyed comin' up with new things to say about him...

but until he b*tch-slaps me around with brilliant performances... i have to think up new stuff... and it is not gettin' easy...

I can see your point Dan about Nesta, but Gattuso aside i don't think there are many other worthwhile candidates to captain our side. I can't see Pirlo or Seedorf being strong enough characters for some reason.

I prefer Gattuso, but if not him then maybe Dida or Inzaghi (which i admit aren't great choices because of their positions on the pitch).

Originally Posted by SANT

Oksana!!! where have you been? good to see you here...

I think you touched a very interesting subject.

I don't think Milan lacks leadership... however, I agree with you when you say the armband should not be worn by a different player every game... but I guess right now, that is inevitable... in order, our captains are

Maldini, Costacurta, Ambrosini, Gattuso, Seedorf

Nesta is not in the list because of his past as captain of Lazio... and he's a big time joker in the clubhouse, more than a figure of respect... Kaka' could do well, but he's still very young... so, that leaves us Rino Gattuso as a player who always starts the games, Italian, champion of the world, and with clubhouse presence... always the first to arrive to training...

but as long as Maldini and Costacurta are active, and Ambro is available, they go first simply because of seniority...

Hey Sant! Its nice to see you too. I ve been very busy with University. But now I m done and again here .
About the possible captain...Ambrosini almost never plays, Costacurta too...Seedorf is not captain figure, Gattuso is too aggressive, Kaka is much too young, Cafu is old..so when the hell will we have a constant captain? I think they d better give it to Nesta then. Although I understand all the concerns about it. Maybe Pirlo could be the one. He is good, not aggressive and plays all the time.