The Rumour Commode XLV: Anno 0

[Hitchens]

What am I looking at here

 

[Soldier_of_god]

Federer has also beaten Djokovic everywhere though.

RG/Wimbledon/USO/AO

Djokovic has also done the same.

Of course Fraudal wasn’t able to do the same against both these guys, since he’s a clay addict.

nadal > fed
h2h dont lie bruh
same with djoker. yes fed was past prime but fed also took advantage of weaker era like joker previously

 

[Soldier_of_god]

Dovbyk is the best striker on the market. Complete and polished. Whoever gets him this summer will be one of the winners of the window.

i mentioned dobvyk last year. but our boys seem to have other ideas.

 

[Ashish]

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Having a DM that can slot in defense like Wieffer would allow us to have a lot of variation in shape. We could also play Kalulu as a defensive RB/CB, where the 3-2 is Tomori, Thiaw and Kalulu, with Wieffer and a CM in front of them. We could play an attacking front four in that case, with the width coming from the wingers + Theo. In any case the shapes should allow for our best players to thrive in their best positions, without compromising either their potential or the balance of the team in any phase. Theo has to be unshackled and have the freedom to attack anytime he feels like it, to overlap or underlap. Leao, Pulisic and Chukwueze as wingers have to be kept as high and wide as possible off the ball, and to have as much freedom to roam between the lines in sustained possession.

For balance we have to depend on a 3-2 rest defense shape that has enough speed to cover the wide areas, and also enough strength and height centrally to deal with direct balls to a target man. We also need enough flexibility in shape to be able to adjust to the opposition, to keep a spare man at the back so we're never pushed one on one all over, and to make sure we can hide our weaknesses and exploit the opponent. Having the same shape forced against everyone was a big disadvantage last season.

Zirkzee is key for balance and to unlock our other attackers (or at least someone that can do what he does) because he will allow space to appear in dangerous areas for the likes of Leao, Theo, Loftus-Cheek, Chukwueze and Pulisic to exploit. This is something Giroud rarely did, but we saw whenever someone like Jovic or Okafor played up front. They lack the skills Zirkzee has on the ball to beat his man, his vision and ability to hold up and play balls into space. He needs to improve his heading and killer instinct if we expect to score as many goals as we did last season or more.

You'll notice I didn't do any inverted fullback shit. We need to keep things simple again, where everyone knows their role and everyone can expect their teammates to be where they're supposed to be. We need to minimize confusion and chaos.

You are starting bennacer

 

[Berlusconi]

“In the last few days at Milan, Harry Maguire’s name was proposed. The defender, whose contract expires in 2025, will leave Manchester United on favorable terms,” Milan Press revealed on X

 

[Berlusconi]

Milan eye Ben Godfrey after Leeds tried to sign him in January​

Who???

 

[Berlusconi]

AC Milan have been linked with another Girona player after their outstanding campaign in LaLiga, with a report claiming that Viktor Tsygankov is a target.

He has a contract until 2027 with Girona, although his termination clause (€30m) is affordable, but he will not force an exit because he and his family are very happy at Girona.

Speaking of Girona, Artem Dovbyk became the latest striker to be linked with a move to Milan earlier today, as a report claimed he would be tempted by the move.

 

[Pigeon]

The goat for this

mma folks were so mad about this

 

[The Cat]

Don't really get longo here. We're "highly confident" whilst the high commission is an issue?

50-55 including commissions is not that bad a deal, we should just pay up

 

[Pigeon]

You are starting bennacer

but benched adli

 

[Kmoney]

I like Wieffer a lot, he seems like a dominant DM.

I see you're putting up 3 man midfields brk, with a DM. Do we have any indications that we're not playing with a pivot?

My understanding this whole time has been that the new defensive midfielder will be the defensive minded half of a pivot, not an anchor behind a pivot/double mezzala.

A double pivot 4-2-3-1 with the new defensive guy on the side of Leao/Theo be ideal

 

[Kranjcar]

Lukaku . Mocanda and Furlani should just be transparent and admit they can only land Broja.

 

[milanator]

Milan eye Ben Godfrey after Leeds tried to sign him in January​

Who???

I don't know him but he seems like a defensive allrounder, according to transfermarkt he has 133 games as a CB, over 50 as a DM and 50 as a LB/RB. True defensive allrounders are kinda rare, we might be tracking him in case someone like Kalulu or even Pobega leaves.

 

[Wild]

“In the last few days at Milan, Harry Maguire’s name was proposed. The defender, whose contract expires in 2025, will leave Manchester United on favorable terms,” Milan Press revealed on X

 

[King Hennessy]

This video shows that he may be a good finisher, he doesnt seem to be especially fast and doesnt show any buildup plays, winning aerial balls and retain the ball or good counters, we may have the same situation like Giroud, he would score goals but would not contribute much else to our offense. Anybody has seen more of him? I honestly have no idea.

Idk. I've watched a decent amount of him in the Dutch league and for Mexico. In my opinion he's not Milan level. His national team starts Liga MX (Mexican league) strikers ahead of him. And when he comes on he does nothing. I saw him live in March during the concacaf nations league semifinals and Finals and he literally did fuck all. Zero impact. It's a no from me. I'm all about pushing footballers from my neck of the woods but I'd be disappointed if we wasted our time and money on him.

 

[Edu-bY-A]

Don't really get longo here. We're "highly confident" whilst the high commission is an issue?

50-55 including commissions is not that bad a deal, we should just pay up

Every time we have followed the "advice" "Just pay up" so far, it has backfired badly.

Greetings from Charles De Ketelaere.

 

[King Hennessy]

Because of 5-1 vs inda
3 0 vs osg
1-3 vs dortmund at fucking home

2-1 and 1 0 loss to Roma

Big games natter. Perform well there and it changes the value. That's why I always say, focus on having a better h2h vs top sides. Beat english sides. Always. And if we can't beat top sides, make it competitive. Defend park the bus etc. Just don't lose. Draw etc.

It was nice to come back from 1 down at Newcastle to eliminate them from advancing out of the group or even a Europa spot. A lot of Newcastle fans went home sad that night thanks to Milan. That's probably the highlight of the season.

 

[Massaro94]

Typical Milan - get them way past their due date

Broski Kaku ONLY turned 31 past month

Plenty of fuel left in the tank

If they can get him on loan it's a must

 

[VillaiN]

MODS

pls.ban this discussion about boring ass tennis. Get them thread so they can fight imaginary online battle whos better.

U visit freakin forum after few days, 30 pages, and 28 pages s about sport slightly more exciting than baseball.

 

[Berlusconi]

Don't really get longo here. We're "highly confident" whilst the high commission is an issue?

50-55 including commissions is not that bad a deal, we should just pay up

Sounds like daylight robbery to me

 

[Wild]

MODS

pls.ban this discussion about boring ass tennis. Get them thread so they can fight imaginary online battle whos better.

U visit freakin forum after few days, 30 pages, and 28 pages s about sport slightly more exciting than baseball.

 

[Calcio e pepe]

Federer has also beaten Djokovic everywhere though.

RG/Wimbledon/USO/AO

Djokovic has also done the same.

Of course Fraudal wasn’t able to do the same against both these guys, since he’s a clay addict.

Federer and Nadal never faced each other at the US. You’re grasping at straws with this argument.

 

[Calcio e pepe]

Broski Kaku ONLY turned 31 past month

Plenty of fuel left in the tank

If they can get him on loan it's a must

His tank has been empty for coming up to three years now.

 

[Ashish]

but benched adli
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Look at his midfield except that new luftwaffe

He has the same garbage midfield

only deers is sure shot once he start using his brain.

Adli , Musah, Bennacer, RLC & Deers

Jesus looks like rescue dog shelter

 

[Massaro94]

Milan eye Ben Godfrey after Leeds tried to sign him in January​

Who???

I think Carlo bought him to Everton from Norwich

RB but played him at cb also. Decent player. Probably an upgrade at rb but not seen much of him recently

 

[Calcio e pepe]

At this point we should just call for a meeting with all EPL clubs and the Saudis. The English clubs can present whichever deadweight they want to get rid of and the Saudis can pay 80-100m for the ones they want and we can take the rest on loan or for a fee of up to 20m.

 

[tonyb]

I like Wieffer a lot, he seems like a dominant DM.

I see you're putting up 3 man midfields brk, with a DM. Do we have any indications that we're not playing with a pivot?

My understanding this whole time has been that the new defensive midfielder will be the defensive minded half of a pivot, not an anchor behind a pivot/double mezzala.

If you're suggesting we are going to continue playing RLC - then we might as well stop speculating and being hopeful of any success. 4-2-4 has never won championships. We won't beat top teams playing with 2 midfielders. RLC is a striker. He offers nothing in the midfield. Just sits up top.

And I'm not sure what indication you're hoping for anyway or why your understanding is that we will be playing 4-2-3-1. We haven't begun signing anyone. We haven't even got a manager. There is no plan in place yet.

 

[Soldier_of_god]

It was nice to come back from 1 down at Newcastle to eliminate them from advancing out of the group or even a Europa spot. A lot of Newcastle fans went home sad that night thanks to Milan. That's probably the highlight of the season.

Which ppeeeioli had no real input in.

 

[Soldier_of_god]

If you're suggesting we are going to continue playing RLC - then we might as well stop speculating and being hopeful of any success. 4-2-4 has never won championships. We won't beat top teams playing with 2 midfielders. RLC is a striker. He offers nothing in the midfield. Just sits up top.

And I'm not sure what indication you're hoping for anyway or why your understanding is that we will be playing 4-2-3-1. We haven't begun signing anyone. We haven't even got a manager. There is no plan in place yet.

Withour strong midfield you will never win ucl or scudetto

 

[Soldier_of_god]

How the fyck do you fucking lose hakan, kessie and Donna for free lmao. What a waste.

Basically decimated our team. They are the dumbest bunch I have ever come across