was a shame that game without goals.. but was fair.. baresi, albertini and maldini did a great work that game.
. I even slept late watching some old Milan videos on youtube. World Class is not enough to describe Baresi.
Id take out Giggs, move Figo to a more central role and put Ronaldo up top with MvB and Maradona behind them
A rather filosophical question. I don't think I'm wise enough to answer but I'll give my best shot. Personally I always say 'no' to such questions. 'What could have been' never works is a mindset I have. New names in Baresi & Costacurta would throw away the harmony of that 4-0 game which happened and make a totally new game. So IMO it would be correct to say that the chance of Baresi lifting the cup 3-rd time in Athens would be the same as Milan beating Crujff dream team in the final before it was played. Otherwords he would be an underdog mathematically. Would have a shot, though ...
On Giggs: "He is so intelligent - you notice that from where he runs.".
"He's covered every midfield role, but I think he prefers the left side. He is a joy for everybody's eyes...except, of course the opponents."
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Baresi is an extremely smart individual
I'm not really suprised he picked Giggs. Not many foreign players have shit on Italian teams as much as he has.
" moments against Milan like he has Juventus/Roma/Inter though.
1. Tore Juventus apart in 96/97. Last few minutes - he got the ball on the left side, dribbled past several players and at an angle smashed the ball in the top corner. Zidane scored a last minute free kick in that game, but we won 3-2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEAouJwTYlU (second goal in)
2. Scored the last minute goal in the first leg of the semi final against Juventus in 1999.
3. 98/99, United 2-0 Inter Milan. Giggs (along with Beckham and Yorke) ripped Inter Milan's right side to shreds. Could have had a few goals + assists but for some poor finishing + the post getting in the way. He was also great in the 2nd leg.
4. 02/03, in Turrin - Juventus defender gave him the ball on the half way line and in effect he just ran and ran with no one being able to catch him, cutting inside and and with his right foot he placed the ball in the opposite corner, leaving Buffon for dead. Scored another goal in that match aswell:
5. 06/07, 7-1 vs Roma. Tore them apart. Picked up 4 assists.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPsJW4d2RBs&feature=player_embedded
6. United 3-2 Milan. He assisted Rooney in the last minute.
7. 08/09, Inter 0-0 United. Had a great game.
8. 08/09, United 2-0 Inter. Had another great game, think he got the assist for Vidic's goal.
After those two games there was quite a few Juventus fans joining United forums to rave about him. They all called him a "soldier", which is quite a random word used to praise someone like Giggs. Strange bunch.
I'm not sure why, but Giggs loves playing Italian sides. He's never had any "
Gone off on one there - my apologies
1. Tore Juventus apart in 96/97. Last few minutes - he got the ball on the left side, dribbled past several players and at an angle smashed the ball in the top corner. Zidane scored a last minute free kick in that game, but we won 3-2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEAouJwTYlU (second goal in)
2. Scored the last minute goal in the first leg of the semi final against Juventus in 1999.
3. 98/99, United 2-0 Inter Milan. Giggs (along with Beckham and Yorke) ripped Inter Milan's right side to shreds. Could have had a few goals + assists but for some poor finishing + the post getting in the way. He was also great in the 2nd leg.
4. 02/03, in Turrin - Juventus defender gave him the ball on the half way line and in effect he just ran and ran with no one being able to catch him, cutting inside and and with his right foot he placed the ball in the opposite corner, leaving Buffon for dead. Scored another goal in that match aswell:
5. 06/07, 7-1 vs Roma. Tore them apart. Picked up 4 assists.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPsJW4d2RBs&feature=player_embedded
6. United 3-2 Milan. He assisted Rooney in the last minute.
7. 08/09, Inter 0-0 United. Had a great game.
8. 08/09, United 2-0 Inter. Had another great game, think he got the assist for Vidic's goal.
After those two games there was quite a few Juventus fans joining United forums to rave about him. They all called him a "soldier", which is quite a random word used to praise someone like Giggs. Strange bunch.
I'm not sure why, but Giggs loves playing Italian sides. He's never had any "
Gone off on one there - my apologies
Me and Baresi in International Airport of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia this august.
Was such a honor to meet him!!!
Me and Baresi in International Airport of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia this august.
Was such a honor to meet him!!!
People who dont rate ancelotti should read this.. he "wishes" he had ancelotti as a coach ..
And what a great side. Its got 5 from my best ever 11..
Maldini , Nesta, Buffon, Figo and Maradona.
