The Rumour Commode XXX: Return of the King

[Tantalis]

We need more people like you on the forums

Guess I gotta start having some kids

 

[hakim]

Mukiele & Hauge please.

 

[papaberlu]

You guys are so critical

How can you expect the team to be ready for this many matches this early in the season? Fitness levels take time. The side was dominant for like 70 minutes and clearly gassed

Salad makers looks like he has progressed and should have a nice season. Samu started last season slow as well but eventually found his form. I think the attack has enough depth and quality for now especially with limited funds

But a CB is needed immediately, don't have the luxury to wait for the end of the mercato anymore

 

[ROSSONERI7]

I've questioned Tonalis price tag all summer long, especially when he was rumored to be Inter's for sth around 35-40M. Always said that's a lot for a gamble and I personally wouldn't go beyond 20-25M.

But now I feel like I need to remind people here that Tonali didn't have any preparation whatsoever, has just joined a new team and needs time to settle and learn how to fit in Piolis system. The best thing we can do is forgetting the price tag and not expecting too much. The last thing that will help the boy is an overdemanding place that puts too much pressure on him. Remember how people were shitting about Bennacer when he first arrived and fucked up one or two games in the beginning?

He'll grow. You'll see.

with you on this.

i'm one of those who don't see the kid as a "special talent" ... i would not have signed him.
but he's here, he's a good youth and i can only hope he becomes great.

i don't know how some people are already trying to crucify him for playing 10-15 minutes in a few games in a new role

Bakayoko started to catch his grove when Biglia got injured and he started playing games in a row... that 15-25 min at the end of games + europa league start twice a month won't do it
unfortunately for Tonali, i don't think he'll have that ... the starters, Kessie and Bennacer are waaaaay ahead ... i don't see him Benching Bennacer much less Kessie ...
i see people making fantasy formations (4231) by replacing Kessie with Tonali ... nobody has what Kessie has...he's probably the first name on Pioli's list ...
and if we were to sign a 4 th DM, a Baka, Soumare (lol) or even Luis, that'll put Tonali 4th in order in my book... all these are much better a equipped to play in those 2DM roles we have than him.


on the positive...it's a long term thing for him ... i'm sure in 2-3 seasons 1 or both Kessie and Bennacer will be moved on for good money to reinvest ... which will probably require a shake up, change of formation...then we''ll shop for players complimentary to him for a system that allows him to play his role (if we still believe in him, and is a player worth building around)

another positive, has to do with him, he seems like a young dude with a good head on his shoulders, humble, willing to work hard ... so he can hopefully grow into at least an at least competent player in that role this season ... it's a role that require skills that he doesn't have naturally...
he mentioned that in his press conference ... how he realizes that in the 2 man midfield he won't have the time on the ball he had when being the playmaker in a 3 man midfield

let's hope for the best ... if not it's still a low risk operation

 

[OVUNQUE CON TE]

Moarrr signings

 

[Tantalis]

wouldnt be mad if we bid for hague. kids got style

 

[Milan2012]

man it smells like bitch in here

 

[Milan2012]

 

[yungfreddy]

We do not deserve this win. Ibra truly makes all the difference.

Daniele Maldini (waaaaay too slow to be a striker in a top league, will never cut it, you can quote me on that).

Tonali (third appearance in a row that he has looked completely off the pace and sloppy in possession and when making challenges).

Theo (can lose his head at times and when steam is coming out of his ears and he's charging forward, you know defensive mistakes and getting caught out on counters is waiting just around the corner).

Krunic (I don't want to let 2 good passes cloud my judgement, this dude belongs at Empoli and not Milan, how the fuck did he end up on our roster, God only knows).

Colombo (sorry to say it, but he was exposed as an absolute fraud today, he will take the same path as Daniele Maldini, quote me on this one too).

Saelemakers (pacey and a decent utility player, but guess what this is MILAN! We don't want utility players, we want difference makers as opposed to saladmakers and this guy will never make the difference).

Kjaer (this guy has 6-month tops of futbol in his legs per season, he will not last. He's like slow burning candle with very little wax left in the jar).

Gabia (needs to bulk up and get stronger, I still think out of all of the youngsters playing up from Primavera this season, he has been the most consistent. He has potential).

Calabria (great again today, but again, he blows hot and cold. I've never seen him play at this level consistently, let's see...)

Ben & Kessie (doing a job,and doing it well. But it's just that, "doing a job". Lacking a bit of passion and showing leadership qualities on the field aside from just playing, need to see Irba level communication/motivation. Raise the bar for everyone, not just yourself).

Hakan (I've never seen someone that is so good at disappearing and reappearing in games. Sometimes I forget he's on the field and then he pops up with a goal or assist LOL. I'm satisfied with him).

Team Chemistry looked weak today without Ibra. Watched a stream with no sound other than stadium noise. WAAYY too quite. Team was timid, not communicating, and shocked every time they conceded. Not a team prepared to get into the top 4. If Ibra goes down, I don't know wtf is going to happen to be honest.

Most of this is unfortunaly true...although i believe in in tonali

 

[Il grande Milan]

What we feared since the beginning: take Ibra out and there is no backbone anymore. This squad still misses a leader, some charisma on the field. As been said before: this team is just one or two injuries away from fighting for 5th and 6th spot. Obviously need a quality injection in the back and upfront.

 

[Kaka06/07]

What we feared since the beginning: take Ibra out and there is no backbone anymore. This squad still misses a leader, some charisma on the field. As been said before: this team is just one or two injuries away from fighting for 5th and 6th spot. Obviously need a quality injection in the back and upfront.

Disagree. Hakan was the man today. Him,Kessie and Roma as well as Donna will be our next batch.

I was never full sold on hakan but come on. Guy either assists or scores basically every game. He is in amazing form. If he player for another team we would say he is a 50 mill player. If he continues with this leadership push like he did last night sky is the limit and you know what good on him.

 

[Ronin]

Am I the only one who thinks Maldini actually showed some promise yesterday? Had some interesting movements, basically scored, although offside.

Found a funny photo on his Insta, looks photoshopped
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7yEyg-pXUB/

 

[DeNiro]

When is romagnoli back?

 

[Ronin]

Also, I blame Adriana Fossa for diluting the italian-Maldini DNA and denying us of a proper CB.

 

[Chiko]

Interview at the end of the game between #Hauge , scorer of the second goal of #BodoGlimt , and Paolo #Maldini

Possible attempt to deal with the offensive winger that impressed the Rossoneri management

@LorisMarinelli

Just saw the guys stats. 14 goals and 9 assists in 16 games. It?s kinda crazy. Seems pretty good.

 

[Ronin]

What kind of poacher I hope to see Colombo become

 

[tonyb]

What we feared since the beginning: take Ibra out and there is no backbone anymore. This squad still misses a leader, some charisma on the field. As been said before: this team is just one or two injuries away from fighting for 5th and 6th spot. Obviously need a quality injection in the back and upfront.

And rebic and leao
Ibra was out for a month during covid wasn't he? And I remember how people felt we actually played better. Anyway, I'll take the positives from last night. We were also missing our captain and best CB but anyway we created a lot of scoring chances and scored 3 goals still.

And I'm starting to consider Kessie a leader out there. Can never fault his energy or effort. His passing has improved massively out of nowhere, pinging amazing long passes consistently. He's a reference for Tonali. Who needs time. He's barely played ffs.

 

[Wild]

Dear god the nagging.
Its true Pioli fucked up second half with his subs.
And ofcourse we will suffer if & when three of our attackers including two definite starters are missing.

With that out of the way i think we had a good game considering the above.
We created more chances & we linked well probably better than our best games prior to Pioli.
We were far from boring, in fact we looked in control & we did it as a team.
We would be even talking about an easy game if Pioli played the second half better than he did.

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[tonyb]

Another thing, go watch petagnas first appearances for us...didn't have anything close to what Colombo has shown so far. Colombo clearly has the stronger instinct. Great strike on him and he could've had two yesterday..forcing a good save. FYI Petagna went for a decent fee to Napoli. There's no doubting Colombo could have a better career than him if he continues to progress

 

[yungfreddy]

The football world has long long surpassed the extremely average italian youth academies..dont expect much

 

[Kaka06/07]

Dear god the nagging.
Its true Pioli fucked up second half with his subs.
And ofcourse we will suffer if & when three of our attackers including two definite starters are missing.

With that out of the way i think we had a good game considering the above.
We created more chances & we linked well probably better than our best games prior to Pioli.
We were far from boring, in fact we looked in control & we did it as a team.
We would be even talking about an easy game if Pioli played the second half better than he did.

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True but we escaped and actually we will be better for it.

We got Rio ave which should not be very hard. We will be fine until inter and hopefully by then we have a full squad or close to. If we get to inter unscathed that will show how much the team has matured imo.

 

[Il grande Milan]

I love how Kessie and Hakan are taking more responsibility these days and are lifting this team to a higher level, but when it comes to leadership, I think Kessie has more qualities. If he just had a little bit more of Gattuso's grinta, he could become every fan's favorite.

 

[Kaka06/07]

Another thing, go watch petagnas first appearances for us...didn't have anything close to what Colombo has shown so far. Colombo clearly has the stronger instinct. Great strike on him and he could've had two yesterday..forcing a good save. FYI Petagna went for a decent fee to Napoli. There's no doubting Colombo could have a better career than him if he continues to progress

Agree he has super talent. Maldini can be a good player I belive as well.

 

[Il grande Milan]

And rebic and leao
Ibra was out for a month during covid wasn't he? And I remember how people felt we actually played better. Anyway, I'll take the positives from last night. We were also missing our captain and best CB but anyway we created a lot of scoring chances and scored 3 goals still.

And I'm starting to consider Kessie a leader out there. Can never fault his energy or effort. His passing has improved massively out of nowhere, pinging amazing long passes consistently. He's a reference for Tonali. Who needs time. He's barely played ffs.

Rebic is a work in process, but Leao ain't no prominent figure in this squad.

 

[yungfreddy]

Who was the last primavera player that was good for milan...no words need to be added

Meanwhile bayern barca fighting for ajax 2nd choice 19 year old RB
the only thing i can see italian academies producing is defenders..at most

 

[yungfreddy]

The very very best attackers italian academies have produced in a very long time are moise kean chiesa and bernadeschi...
Colombo maldini would be lucky to reach their level

All just local serie a players...they will never go to international top clubs...pure fodder

Especially colombo...pure pure fodder..999999.999% fodder purity
..kinda sad

 

[yungfreddy]

German talent siiii
Dutch ...ofc

Scandinavian? Sure ...
Spanish french? No brainer

Italian? Nope

 

[taura]

Who was the last primavera player that was good for milan...no words need to be added

Meanwhile bayern barca fighting for ajax 2nd choice 19 year old RB
the only thing i can see italian academies producing is defenders..at most

what do you mean 2nd choice 19 year old rb? you mean the guy that played all the champions league matches, all europa league matches, all dutch cup matches and all league matches except 4 where he was benched? gotcha

 

[R.Akbar]

What kind of poacher I hope to see Colombo become

Exactly whag i have in mind

Its either him or Toni tho

 

[Dottore Joey]

Who was the last primavera player that was good for milan...no words need to be added



Meanwhile bayern barca fighting for ajax 2nd choice 19 year old RB

the only thing i can see italian academies producing is defenders..at most

Donna