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Can't wait for the game
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Can't wait for the game
The major positives I’ve picked up on about Pioli are that he’s charismatic/player favorite, he doesn’t over complicate things, and that he looks to play a style with intensity.
I’ve been clear in my desire for a high press system of some variation, and Goodfella was right to point out early on that Giampaolos teams didn’t run particularly enough. For a young team like Milan’s, it makes sense to ply with intensity, it will benefit our attack as well to win the ball back high up the field. When you have an experienced, smarter team it makes sense to play a deep line and cut off passing angles. When you have a younger team with legs to spare, it makes sense to play with high intensity and squeeze the life out of your opponents. I hope Pioli manages to outwork other teams at the very least if we can outplay them.
Charisma and getting the players to buy into him is also crucial for a young team. Over half of our team is talented and has shown flashes of good things, but they’re raw and a lot of players need to take the next step in their career toward being a more consistent player. Pioli being a father figure and being well liked will go a long way toward that I hope, because regardless of tactics, Milan first and foremost needs a coach that can shape young players. That’s the priority and the key determining factor in future success of this team.
Simplicity is also something I like about him, maybe similar to Gattuso although it seems like Pioli has more attacking ideas in him than Rino did. Clearly this team was not ready for an over complicated system that Giampaolo and also Montella wanted to try. Well see how he does, it’s certainly a gamble but on the surface level, he has the traits to at least improve the team a little bit
Has he ever used 3 at the back? Considering how shit Calabria and Conti have been defensively, a 3-man defense might be a better option. Also Theo doesn't seem to be solid when defending. Any idea?
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The positives that I can say is that from all inerviews and quotes i've heard from him so far he at least doesn't sound like a GP style coach and his mentality and style already sound lightyears better than that tardbox GP. I think Pioli can have us battling for top 4. I think Spaletti would have gotten us there but at least Pioli might get us to at least challenge for it...
Well, now that there's nothing I can do about it, here's me becoming a fan again and willing to give support unless shit hits the fan again.
Good luck and Forza Pioli
I will take a scenario where Pioli start good & then his tactic are known & team is exposed.The thing is with this guy once his tactics dont work he doesn't have a plan b.
Pioli is also introducing the idea of everyone having breakfast together when there are early training sessions.
Players can also be weighed before and after physical activity, in a bid to understand their progress and limit the diet.
Stefano Pioli is working on team-building exercises at Milan, including a rearrangement of the tables in their dining room.
The new Coach was appointed this week, replacing Marco Giampaolo after four defeats and three wins in Serie A this season.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Pioli’s first gesture was aimed at creating a more harmonious atmosphere within the squad.
This starts in the dining room, where he wants all the players around one long table so they can sit together and chat.
Until now, there have been many small tables, allowing them to break off into small groups.
Pioli is also introducing the idea of everyone having breakfast together when there are early training sessions.
Players can also be weighed before and after physical activity, in a bid to understand their progress and limit the diet.
He seems like a serious person.
One table instead of many small tables?!
Fuck this man is next level!
I'm not sure his tactics are gonna get us to where we need, but motivation, team character, and getting the best out of your players will trump tactics 10/10 times. That said it seems that he will have good man management like Rino and hopefully he will instill some damn pride in this team again and remind them that they are playing for a historic club and trying to get it to recognize its former glory again, not just some mid-table mindset which we've had for so long. Forza Stefano, really hoping for the best