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The Rumour Commode XXXIX: A Cardinal Sin

Do you think Leao will renew?


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As much as I LOVE shitting on CDK aka 'red herring' (sour grapes on my part for missing out on Dybala), he definitely does have TOP player potential (ditto for Adli). However, I also think that they both would've performed significantly better had they joined the team last season when squad morale, unity and results were at their peak :cry:
 
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Instead of spending 20m on Brahim, I'd rather take Zaniolo for the same money and somehow hope that him and CDK can realise their immense potential next season. Sell Messias + Salad for c.15m to cover the costs.
Brahim need a better coach. Zaniolo leave his all on the pitch, he is a fighter but i wouldn't gamble on him.
 

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Brahim need a better coach. Zaniolo leave his all on the pitch, he is a fighter but i wouldn't gamble on him.
Sorry but Pioli isn't leaving anytime soon and Brahim's now in his third season and is yet to explode Leao/Theo/Tonali/Kalulu style despite playing much better this year. Therefore, I'd rather sign Zaniolo for 15-20m who has the potential to be worth triple that figure if he realises his potential.
 
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Man Roma's gone nuclear on Zaniolo. He's still young, so hopefully they don't stretch this out too long.
 
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Instead of spending 20m on Brahim, I'd rather take Zaniolo for the same money and somehow hope that him and CDK can realise their immense potential next season. Sell Messias + Salad for c.15m to cover the costs.
But then why are we investing so much time playing Brahim when he isn’t our own player?

And then turn around and gamble that amount of money upfront for a player who’s had 2 major injuries.
 
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Man Roma's gone nuclear on Zaniolo. He's still young, so hopefully they don't stretch this out too long.
Most they can do is 18 more month. If it doesn’t come to resolution in the summer, I can see Zaniolo suing to get out maybe 6 month earlier
 
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But then why are we investing so much time playing Brahim when he isn’t our own player?

And then turn around and gamble that amount of money upfront for a player who’s had 2 major injuries.
Because slaphead Pioli doesn't trust any of the new signings (especially CDK) so we're forced to rely on Brahim who already knows the league and tactics. However, I can't see Maldini spending 20m on him this summer so he'll be gone soon.
 
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Sorry but Pioli isn't leaving anytime soon and Brahim's now in his third season and is yet to explode Leao/Theo/Tonali/Kalulu style despite playing much better this year. Therefore, I'd rather sign Zaniolo for 15-20m who has the potential to be worth triple that figure if he realises his potential.
How do you know Pioli isn't leaving ? He has few games left if Milan continue with this awful form. Nobody will tolerate this shit.
Brahim was never considered WC potential, instead he is very good player. He need better coach for consistency.

Just look what good coach can do to a team. Ten Hag is making Rashford superstar. Rashford is in best form of his career. Everybody knew about his potential but only great coaches know how to unlock it.
 
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I like what I read in Zaniolo's message. He gives me a good feeling, it's a risk I'd like us to take.
He has been through a lot and his message sounds mature. We need good Italian players at AC Milan and the fact that he was pushing for us is cool.

Zaniolo to replace Messias. If we can make moves of a similar stature at CB, CM, RB and CF then we are good.
 
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How do you know Pioli isn't leaving ? He has few games left if Milan continue with this awful form. Nobody will tolerate this shit.
Brahim was never considered WC potential, instead he is very good player. He need better coach for consistency.

Just look what good coach can do to a team. Ten Hag is making Rashford superstar. Rashford is in best form of his career. Everybody knew about his potential but only great coaches know how to unlock it.
Because he recently signed a 3 year extension and we're too CHEAP to fire him. Also, from MMM's perspective, we've been in the top 4 all season until now plus he won the Scudetto last year so they'll cut him some slack. Instead, they'll blame the dire results on a combination of Maignan's unavailability, other injuries and new signings struggling to adapt to Serie A.

The only way I can see him leaving is if we get hammered in the next 5+ games which seems unlikely.
 
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Most they can do is 18 more month. If it doesn’t come to resolution in the summer, I can see Zaniolo suing to get out maybe 6 month earlier
I know there are certain limits they can't cross, but seeing how Mourinho handled Karsdorp, this isn't a good look either from Roma's end.

With Zaniolo... Were Roma shopping him around? Or was he forcing the move? Either way, I really don't want him here. He is a brat.
 
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Most they can do is 18 more month. If it doesn’t come to resolution in the summer, I can see Zaniolo suing to get out maybe 6 month earlier
I hope it doesn't come to that. He's 23 and made some mistakes. I guessed he must've really pissed them off because I don't recall seeing this kind of response from a club in a long time.
 
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"The important thing is to stay focused, my brother" with a story on Instagram, accompanied by a photo together during today's training at Milanello, Rafael Leao supported Yacine Adli, Pioli's little commitment so far this season.

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Because he recently signed a 3 year extension and we're too CHEAP to fire him. Also, from MMM's perspective, we've been in the top 4 all season until now plus he won the Scudetto last year so they'll cut him some slack. Instead, they'll blame the dire results on a combination of Maignan's unavailability, other injuries and new signings struggling to adapt to Serie A.

The only way I can see him leaving is if we get hammered in the next 5+ games which seems unlikely.
Nothing is unlikely for this Milan under Pioli. It's not that he has astronomical salary for a coach. Look at Juve. His only rescue will be to eliminate Totenham . Modern coach MUST have plan for two formation .
 

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We need handsome Italians wearing the red and black and Zaniolo is the prettiest of them all. He can also score goals so that's a nice extra. The influence of Grande Milan will overwhelm him and he will behave and become an elegant player for us provided that he avoids any more serious injuries
 

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"The important thing is to stay focused, my brother" with a story on Instagram, accompanied by a photo together during today's training at Milanello, Rafael Leao supported Yacine Adli, Pioli's little commitment so far this season.

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Pioli the small dictator. Philosopher .Tattoo lover.
 

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"The important thing is to stay focused, my brother" with a story on Instagram, accompanied by a photo together during today's training at Milanello, Rafael Leao supported Yacine Adli, Pioli's little commitment so far this season.

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that cunt will pay for this
 

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I know there are certain limits they can't cross, but seeing how Mourinho handled Karsdorp, this isn't a good look either from Roma's end.

With Zaniolo... Were Roma shopping him around? Or was he forcing the move? Either way, I really don't want him here. He is a brat.
Zanoli asked to not be called up.

Romas anger is understandable
 
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Thank you for this

So in the first 10 years inter were top spenders 5 times lmao 🤣 😂 😆 and couldn't even reach a single UCL final or win a single league title.

Psg and city ain't doing too badly in comparison to what those fools across the city did LMAO

Hilarious how nobody ever speaks about it.

In those 10 years not a single league title or a single ucl semi final

A comedy since 1908
 
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Should we be getting behind Pioli? I wonder?
 

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This x improved y player is cherrypicking galore. Pioli has improved most players under him and overall his player judgment was rarely proven wrong in hindsight. That would be my last criticism when it comes to him and is largely and excuse for CDK, who, if we are honest, would play less under many mangers not more given his performances.
 
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This is a good list for ignorants who claim that Berlu won just because he was the PSG of his time
Tbh we were iirc. 6-7 years before that summer of 92. By then we had built our squad. Difference is we won the lot and did it in style by spanking anyone and everyone 😊

Inter on the other hand lmao 🤣

What an absolute joke of a club... spending all that money and nothing to show for it.

No wonder they harp on so much about that fluke win in 2010 🤣

A joke of a club
 
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This x improved y player is cherrypicking galore. Pioli has improved most players under him and overall his player judgment was rarely proven wrong in hindsight. That would be my last criticism when it comes to him and is largely and excuse for CDK, who, if we are honest, would play less under many mangers not more given his performances.
That's true

Remember when Thiaw didn't play all season and then came on during the ending of a game and completely saved 3 points on his own

And then was hardly ever seen again

What a manager Pioli is he can really do no wrong

Don't even get me started on poor Aster or his use of Shitalaere
 
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We need handsome Italians wearing the red and black and Zaniolo is the prettiest of them all. He can also score goals so that's a nice extra.
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i think zaniolo's unrest is also reasonable.
What if Leao took this stance this summer?

And the team he prefers offer is 10-15m lower than other ones but he can reject and play out the contract next season and go for free?
 
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