Massimiliano Allegri Thread II

Sod-Lod said:

Allegri: "Honda will play up front. He has almost unique characteristics - the only similar player in the squad is Birsa."

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Sod-Lod said:

Allegri: "Honda looks like he's intelligent. He has personality and technique, and he can improve Milan."

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Tfat said:

So another Serie B title and we can claim third spot for all time Serie B success

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Allegri: "I have many doubts about tomorrow's formation, both in defence, midfield and attack."

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jamminsheva said:

That's that famous dry Italian humour right there. Only srs Calicoists will understand.

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Rickaka said:

He confirmed it himself but confirmation is worth nothing in AC Milan.

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Congo Powers said:

I wonder how the next coach will have a term for feces incorporated into a derisive nickname for him for some posters to use here

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Sven said:

There was a lot of reports that he would be offered a year extension in the summer after he was confirmed as a coach for this season. I don't see why it sounds so impossible for some people.

We can't know for sure unless Galliani confirms it. But I don't doubt Allegri himself refused it.

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Sven said:

There was a lot of reports that he would be offered a year extension in the summer after he was confirmed as a coach for this season. I don't see why it sounds so impossible for some people.

We can't know for sure unless Galliani confirms it. But I don't doubt Allegri himself refused it.

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Starish said:

Alright max time to unleash that 4-2-3-1

..........Balo
Kaka, Honda, Robinho
.....De Jong Monto
Urby, Bonera, Rami, Des

Kaka will play o the left since he is the only left attacker we have since El Sha is out, when El Sha is back Kaka moves to his throne in the center and Honda to the right wing.

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Sven said:

There was a lot of reports that he would be offered a year extension in the summer after he was confirmed as a coach for this season. I don't see why it sounds so impossible for some people.

We can't know for sure unless Galliani confirms it. But I don't doubt Allegri himself refused it.

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Massimiliano Allegri welcomed Keisuke Honda, but warned Milan-Atalanta is “a relegation dogfight.”

The Rossoneri host Atalanta at San Siro on Monday at 14.00 GMT, click here for a match preview.

“Atalanta are very organised and doing well this season. It’s an important game and we mustn’t forget we have only 19 points. We need to look over our shoulders, as this is a relegation dogfight,” said the Coach.

“We’ve got to start 2014 off the right way, because our table is unimpressive and we need to learn from our mistakes. We cannot afford another slip-up.

“Tomorrow we must do everything possible to win, as the next few months have got to be different from the last few. We must have the humility to acknowledge we’re closer to the relegation zone than the European places.”

On 19 points, Milan are only one clear of Atalanta and five ahead of the bottom three, whereas leaders Juventus have over double their tally.

Allegri has already confirmed this will be his final campaign with the Rossoneri, though it’s reported Clarence Seedorf could step in before the end of the season if the situation continues to deteriorate.

“I was very clear and it was a decision I made last summer. I will not be the Milan Coach next season. You can’t stay at a club for life. I had four years here and think I did well, so I thank everyone.

“The club will choose a suitable replacement for me. Seedorf is a very intelligent player who can have the qualities of a Coach, but they are two very different jobs... I am convinced the club will make the right decision.”

Meanwhile, Adil Rami could make his official Milan debut tomorrow afternoon with Honda in the stands after his arrival from CSKA Moscow.

“We’re doing well on the January transfer market,” continued Allegri. “This team has a good future and with one or two more players can challenge for the top spots next season.

“I am curious to meet Honda and it’ll be good for Milan to have him in Serie A and the Coppa Italia. He is a technical player who will cover an attacking role. He has great enthusiasm, character and the desire to prove himself in Italy.

“It is possible Honda could debut against Sassuolo next week, as I know he trained during the break. He has characteristics that only Valter Birsa brings us in the current squad.”

The Japanese international is unavailable against Atletico Madrid, as he already played in the Champions League this season with CSKA Moscow.

“I think we’ve got a good chance of getting through to the next round. Our objective is to win the Coppa Italia and I want to end my four years at Milan in the best way possible.”

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Ash said:

Extension for just missing relegation?

Ye

Totally his decision

Will go down in history as one of the worse coaches we had

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Ash said:

Extension for just missing relegation?

Ye

Totally his decision

Will go down in history as one of the worse coaches we had

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Sod-Lod said:

Allegri: "There was a lot of criticism when Montolivo played in front of the defence last season but his future is definitely in that role."

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General said:

I see people are still over exaggerating again.

'Worst coach in Milan's history'

Ya... Now we know whose familiarity reaches waaaaay back to he Ancelotti years.

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Pharaoh said:

The consensus in the forum is we dont want him here. There isolated posters who say hes the worst guy to have walked this earth just like there posters on the other extreme who say hes the best coach/one of the best coach milan has ever had. In fact during the summer some were proclaiming him the second best coach in the league. I remember people were having a discussion about top 10 coaches EVER,the guy as on their list.


Point is,youre pulling a kuja and picking out those isolated posters and trying to generalize the population with having that opinion. Stop.

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Goodfella said:

This reminds me of his quotes about Boateng not being a trequartista, him being wrong to think he is one.
Somehow it continued... and this will too, probably.

I get that De Jong is not dynamic enough to be a good mezzala, but the single pivot of a 3 man midfield doesn't seem to be his thing either; not just because of his passing or height, but also his positioning. Either use a double pivot system, or do what's necessary to make Monto the anchor. Adding Nainggolan or another good B2B mid will improve the mid, but not fix that issue.

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General said:

I see people are still over exaggerating again.

'Worst coach in Milan's history'

Ya... Now we know whose familiarity reaches waaaaay back to he Ancelotti years.

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necromancer said:

If he's being considered the worst Milan coach ever, familiarity doesn't even reach a single season before him when we had a less capable coach.

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Burlesqoni said:

But wasn't Leo erased from history?

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threesics said:

Leo is not that bad.
His era had many famous but not that motivated players.
For Allegri, he made many decision including discontinued contract with Pirlo.
Allegri was saved by Ibra in the first season, and ElSa.....Balo last season.
What the style and form of AC Milan now, no style, no form, no offense, no defense. His tactic is simple, put the ball to Ibra, Balo and running running running.

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