TriniKing_CE
Sep 28 2012, 12:45 AM
KillerMax
Sep 28 2012, 01:08 AM
Just imagine a fully fit Pato next to this guy...
Man I'm waiting for the day to see this formation:
Abbiati
Abate Mexes Zapata De Sciglio
Boateng De Jong Montolivo
Bojan Pato El Shaarway
With Bojan and Stephan playing a wider role and cutting in and Pato in a more advanced position to roam the middle and interchange with those two.
X-Offender
Sep 28 2012, 01:21 AM
QUOTE (KillerMax @ Sep 28 2012, 03:08 AM)
Just imagine a fully fit Pato next to this guy...
Man I'm waiting for the day to see this formation:
Abbiati
Abate Mexes Zapata De Sciglio
Boateng De Jong Montolivo
Bojan Pato El Shaarway
With Bojan and Stephan playing a wider role and cutting in and Pato in a more advanced position to roam the middle and interchange with those two.
No way Allegri would prefer Bojan over Robinho. I mean, the guy's already just been warming the bench.
KillerMax
Sep 28 2012, 02:36 AM
I don't care about Allegri. That's my fantasy line up. My reasoning to leave him out is because he has been below par for well over a year. On the other hand, from what little I saw from Bojan, he looks like he can connect better up there with our attacking movement and looks like he has good potential to cement his place in the line up if given regular playing time.
Robinho is already thinking about Brazil. He has always been a half-hearted player. Smiles too much without really accomplishing anything on the field. At this point I'd rather start introducing Niang into the line up than play this guy that will leave at the end of the season anyways.
TriniKing_CE
Sep 28 2012, 04:35 AM
Interesting lineup Max!
If everyone you mentioned there was able to play to their full potential... that would be quite a spectacle to see!
Unfortunately as X said though, with Allegri... I'm not sure we'd see that anytime soon!
acid911
Sep 28 2012, 04:42 AM
Interesting as in still a few notches below what we had last season, Trini.
Maybe more than a fair few notches. Heck, we'll have to add in a few more champions to balance out what we lost in Silva, Nesta, Ibra, Cassano and Van Bommel. Thing is, all our players in the last couple of seasons worked of off these five.
Now, with all five sold, transferred, retired or bullied their way out, eve our current best XI is, not very best.
TriniKing_CE
Sep 28 2012, 04:53 AM
Cheer up chump!
acid911
Sep 28 2012, 05:13 AM
Oh, I'm always in a good mood, man!
Even stupid defeats and ugly draws have their charm when it comes to following a club. But nevertheless this mass exodus is something that I've talked about in years gone by. And well, now that we have had one, it's not a pleasant feeling when you consider the players we've bought in.
Then again, there is a chance that once this fantasy lineup plays a few matches, they'll hit form. Could be.
CHU-LIP
Sep 28 2012, 08:26 AM
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Sep 28 2012, 03:21 AM)
No way Allegri would prefer Bojan over Robinho. I mean, the guy's already just been warming the bench.
Nor do I anyway.
Jack Sparrow
Sep 28 2012, 08:51 AM
Hmm..in a lot of ways it reminds me of the debut seasons of Shevchenko. Especially his horrible second season. One of the reasons, why I'm not jumping up and saying our current one is the worst Milan team ever.
@Max: I like you lineup, except I want more Italians coz I'm a racist, fascist, fundamentalist.
Abate---Mexes---Bonera/Zapata----DeSciglio/Antonini
----Montolivo-----Ambro----Nocerino-----------
---Bojan/SeS--------SeS/Pazzini----------Pato---------
We need to find the next great Italian CB. If it were up to me and I had the cash we would splurge.
Out: Mexes, Yepes (age for the last)
In: Ogbonna, Astori
In the world of mid-fielders there's just nothing there that isn't overpriced or without excess baggage.
Zed.D
Sep 28 2012, 10:04 AM
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Sep 28 2012, 01:21 PM)
I want more Italians coz I'm a racist, fascist, fundamentalist.
In: Ogbonna, Astori
You're not a racist.
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I like Max's lineup as well. I wish we could actually see that in action...
han2503
Sep 28 2012, 10:47 AM
QUOTE (KillerMax @ Sep 28 2012, 01:08 AM)
Just imagine a fully fit Pato next to this guy...
Man I'm waiting for the day to see this formation:
Abbiati
Abate Mexes Zapata De Sciglio
Boateng De Jong Montolivo
Bojan Pato El Shaarway
With Bojan and Stephan playing a wider role and cutting in and Pato in a more advanced position to roam the middle and interchange with those two.
That would be the dream line-up for everyone.
But we all know Allegri would never go fo it in a million years.
He'll continue to insist on Urby as part of the attacking trio and will more than likely include another DM in that midfield instead of either Monto or Prince, because that is too risky for him
Fillipo Simone
Sep 28 2012, 08:30 PM
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Sep 28 2012, 10:51 AM)
Hmm..in a lot of ways it reminds me of the debut seasons of Shevchenko. Especially his horrible second season. One of the reasons, why I'm not jumping up and saying our current one is the worst Milan team ever.
@Max: I like you lineup, except I want more Italians coz I'm a racist, fascist, fundamentalist.
Abate---Mexes---Bonera/Zapata----DeSciglio/Antonini
----Montolivo-----Ambro----Nocerino-----------
---Bojan/SeS--------SeS/Pazzini----------Pato---------
We need to find the next great Italian CB. If it were up to me and I had the cash we would splurge.
Out: Mexes, Yepes (age for the last)
In: Ogbonna, Astori
In the world of mid-fielders there's just nothing there that isn't overpriced or without excess baggage.
Problem is, "the worst Milan project" was avoided when we fired Zaccheroni and splashed money on players like Pippo, Nesta, Costa, Seedorf or Pirlo. The thing is, nowadays I don't see us spending that much, and even if we could/would, the Italian Serie A isn't half as rich as back then with such world class players.
X-Offender
Sep 30 2012, 02:28 AM
If only certain players would follow his example. Very good game against Parma. His tracking back especially impressed me, along with his Kaká-style run in the first half. That was superb!
KillerMax
Oct 5 2012, 06:55 PM
QUOTE
A host of former Milan forwards have given their verdict on the budding talent that is Stephan El Shaarawy.
The 19-year-old is making a name for himself this season after netting five goals in his last four games for the Diavolo.
“El Shaarawy has all the qualities needed to become a great player, but he still needs to grow,” stated Dejan Savicevic to the Gazzetta dello Sport.
“He’s quick, he has a good shot and he scores with ease. However, if you don’t score goals then people will criticise you in Italy.
“It’s important that he’s scoring in a difficult moment for Milan…”
Andriy Shevchenko is also a fan of the Italian international. “El Shaarawy is fast, technically gifted and he has the freshness that you need in the difficult moments,” the Ukrainian noted.
“Who is he like? I don’t know who El Shaarawy can be compared to. I think that comparisons are harmful, because every champion is different.
“But Stephan has something that reminds me of myself, for example in the way that he accelerates.”
While Sheva was cautious with comparisons, Jose Altafini and Maurizio Ganz didn’t hold back.
“El Shaarawy reminds me of Neymar and Messi,” Altafini claimed. “They have a low centre of gravity. They play with the ball glued to their feet.
“El Shaarawy has already proved that he’s a good player. The important thing is not to bulk him up too much.”
Ganz said: “El Shaarawy reminds me of Neymar because they both like to start from deep. I like El Shaarawy because he’s very good at going straight for goal.
“He’s also an intelligent player, who is now showing that he’s also a scorer.”
FI
KillerMax
Oct 5 2012, 06:56 PM
Jesus people calm down...
Zed.D
Oct 5 2012, 07:09 PM
QUOTE
Friday September 16 2011
Pato hails El Shaarawy
Alexandre Pato has been left impressed by the ability of Milan new boy Stephan El Shaarawy. "He'll be a better player than me!"
The attacking midfielder, who will only turn 19 in October, joined the Rossoneri this summer from Genoa in a co-ownership deal.
"I really want to play alongside him," the Brazilian told Milan Channel. "He's a boy who will do better than me – I'm sure of that."
Pato may get his wish this weekend as an injury crisis means that the club's attacking options against Napoli are limited.
Boss Massimiliano Allegri can only count on Pato, Antonio Cassano and El Shaarawy for the San Paolo showdown.
El Shaarawy, an Italian Under-19 international whose father is Egyptian, has only appeared in three Serie A games during his career.
Pato's prediction way before anyone else's
X-Offender
Oct 5 2012, 07:37 PM
El Shaarawy reminds me of Neymar because of his hair.
I can't see how they compare ElSha to Messi... I don't think their games have anything in common. And surely, ElSha does not have the ball glued to his feet, his dribbling is quite clumsy at times.
X-Offender
Oct 6 2012, 03:38 PM
QUOTE (dst @ Oct 6 2012, 04:28 PM)
I can't see how they compare ElSha to Messi... I don't think their games have anything in common. And surely, ElSha does not have the ball glued to his feet, his dribbling is quite clumsy at times.
+1
KillerMax
Oct 31 2012, 08:44 PM
Carrying the team.
Zed.D
Nov 18 2012, 09:08 AM
^^ Still.
I think he should be our main penalty taker so he can go on and hopefully become the top scorer of the season. we need something positive to take out of this season after all...
Ry4n
Nov 18 2012, 01:09 PM
QUOTE (Zed.D @ Nov 18 2012, 01:08 PM)
^^ Still.
I think he should be our main penalty taker so he can go on and hopefully become the top scorer of the season. we need something positive to take out of this season after all...
this
Ela Sha carrying the team 2012.
X-Offender
Nov 18 2012, 04:03 PM
Top scorer with 10 goals and none of them from penalties. Amazing!
TriniKing_CE
Nov 18 2012, 04:29 PM
Man I hope this kid can pull off a Maldini-esque career.
More than that, I really hope he continues to develop well and doesn't become a one season wonder.
At the moment though, it suely looks like the sky is the limit for the guy. Awesome talent.
If there was one 'good' thing from Ibra departure, its gotta be this kid's uprising!
Fillipo Simone
Nov 18 2012, 11:01 PM
No one can come close to Maldini, but if he pulls off a Sheva I'd be happy. We have invested good, one of the few jackpots in recent time.
Fillipo Simone
Nov 18 2012, 11:08 PM
Oh well, speaking of the two...
Jack Sparrow
Nov 18 2012, 11:36 PM
El Sha looks appropriately star struck. Good lad!
acid911
Nov 19 2012, 12:12 AM
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Nov 19 2012, 04:01 AM)
No one can come close to Maldini, but if he pulls off a Sheva I'd be happy.
+∞
Thanks for the awesome image too!
Ry4n
Nov 19 2012, 01:38 AM
Maldini's shirt looks like he got it from a homeless person....Milan fashion..............
Jack Sparrow
Nov 19 2012, 10:32 AM
Hmm...Is he wearing it inside out?
Ry4n
Nov 19 2012, 11:15 AM
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Nov 19 2012, 02:32 PM)
Hmm...Is he wearing it inside out?
and are those stains...or split vino...
Fillipo Simone
Nov 19 2012, 05:03 PM
I have a similar shirt, it's just fashion - it's not inside out hehe
Jack Bauer
Nov 19 2012, 06:29 PM
Paolo can pull anything off
acid911
Nov 19 2012, 07:25 PM
QUOTE (Jack Bauer @ Nov 19 2012, 11:29 PM)
Paolo can pull anything off
And that's the bottom line.
Because Jack Bauer said so, as it deserved to be said!
William405
Nov 24 2012, 01:18 PM
http://football-italia.net/27658/el-shaara...-juve-pricelessAnd people here(YEs I'm referring TO YOU JACK) doubted that he was giving 100percent.
X-Offender
Dec 1 2012, 07:08 PM
Galliani: "After Neymar, El Shaarawy is the best 20-y-o out there".
LOL. Does Galliani even watch foreign football? For starters, Götze is twice the player El Shaarawy is.
Fillipo Simone
Dec 1 2012, 07:51 PM
He plays a different position though. Anyway, those are propaganda quotes. Nothing serious.
han2503
Dec 1 2012, 08:05 PM
He's only trying to hype him up so he can sell him at a premium rate. You should know the score by now x-off
X-Offender
Dec 1 2012, 08:24 PM
QUOTE (han2503 @ Dec 1 2012, 10:05 PM)
He's only trying to hype him up so he can sell him at a premium rate. You should know the score by now x-off
Already?
han2503
Dec 1 2012, 09:03 PM
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Dec 1 2012, 08:24 PM)
Already?
Well of course!!!!
It's good business sense!!
Look what happened with Pato. He was at least worth 35 to 40 just 2 seasons ago. Now look what happened.
X-Offender
Dec 1 2012, 09:13 PM
han2503
Dec 1 2012, 09:44 PM
Danny
Dec 4 2012, 03:29 PM
We're almost certainly losing El-Sha in January.
He's been our talisman this season - he's a top player, getting better with every match, and rich clubs will definitely fancy a punt at him.
It would be amazing if he's still here come February.
William405
Dec 4 2012, 03:35 PM
QUOTE (Danny @ Dec 4 2012, 06:29 PM)
We're almost certainly losing El-Sha in January.
He's been our talisman this season - he's a top player, getting better with every match, and rich clubs will definitely fancy a punt at him.
It would be amazing if he's still here come February.
han2503
Dec 4 2012, 03:59 PM
QUOTE (Danny @ Dec 4 2012, 03:29 PM)
We're almost certainly losing El-Sha in January.
He's been our talisman this season - he's a top player, getting better with every match, and rich clubs will definitely fancy a punt at him.
It would be amazing if he's still here come February.
Nah, not a chance of that happening.
No matter how good he's been, he's still not going to generate the type of money we'd be willing to sell for. Once the offers exceed the 35m mark then we can start to worry about Galliani rubbing his hands in glee.
I don't think SES is there yet in terms of price tag
Zed.D
Dec 4 2012, 04:16 PM
QUOTE (Danny @ Dec 4 2012, 07:59 PM)
We're almost certainly losing El-Sha in January.
He's been our talisman this season - he's a top player, getting better with every match, and rich clubs will definitely fancy a punt at him.
It would be amazing if he's still here come February.
LOL how did you come up with that? 0% chance of that happening. I'm sure he will be at Milan next season as well. I mean, yes, we're a desperate selling club these days, but we're not THAT desperate. and as han said no one going to offer 30+ million for SES just yet anyway.
Danny
Dec 4 2012, 04:20 PM
Mark my words, I would not be shocked if a 20M bid comes in and he's off.
Fact is half a season is a long time in football, and as far as clubs are concerned this guy is the real deal. We know he's very good and he's probably the most in-form striker in Serie A.
So how did I come up with that? The fact we're vulnerable, a selling club, and repeatedly shed our best players.
I admit there's not been any speculation but it just doesn't seem that far out to me.
Zed.D
Dec 4 2012, 04:37 PM
I know what you're saying, but it's just too soon for other clubs to break the bank for him and for us to lose our best player and savior. he's certainly not going to be sold this winter. there would be a riot in Milan, we just recently sold Ibra and Silva. that's 3 years after we sold Kaka, so I guess SES will be at Milan for the next season or two. if he continues to impress like this, it'll be impossible to hold on to him in a few years' time though. unless we somehow stop being a selling club.
Danny
Dec 4 2012, 04:49 PM
Not sure I'd agree about the 'too soon' thing - Oscar has JUST turned 21 and was a slightly 'unknown' quantity at Internacional when Chelsea fired 20M at them for him. He'd just had a brilliant season aged 19/20...
And El-Sha is in a much stronger and higher-profile league than the Brazilian one...
As for riot in Milan - not happening. We just keep selling our best players and the fans keep taking it. Only sign of objection is lower Serie A league attendances.
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