The Rumour Commode XLVIII: Tare Tare Sauce

[grandeacm2]

Vlahovic muani
Guerra and modric plus Xhaka
Leoni
Rb

Would be decent

I don't want to thumbs down your post but that looks kinda bad

 

[Kuroha]

VS





I don't understand why someone would pick Guerra over Jashari
Is it because of their nationality? the league they're playing? or because of their face?

 

[brk]

VS





I don't understand why someone would pick Guerra over Jashari
Is it because of their nationality? the league they're play? or because of their face?

I think it’s mainly because Brugge won’t go below 35m for him.

 

[Kuroha]

I think it’s mainly because Brugge won’t go below 35m for him.

not Milan, but RnB'er

 

[Alo88]

I think it’s mainly because Brugge won’t go below 35m for him.

They are rumored to be even asking for 40M. Jashari joined them only a year ago and has a long contract. Guerras contract runs out in 2026.

I think we prefer Jashari but we won't pay >35M for a player who Brugge bought for 6M just a year ago. And Stephanie is known to be tough to negotiate with. Guerra is easier to get. Way easier.

 

[Ryo]

How many Ballon D'or players played for Milan? 6-7?
Am counting them right now

Rivera
MVB
Gullit
JPP
Weah
Shevchenko
Rivaldo
Ronaldo
Ronaldinho

That is 9 Ballon D'or players who played for Milan, maybe I am missing out on somebody but I don't think I am
I also think Maldini should have won '94 because 93/94 we let in so few goals and we won Serie A with 36 goals in 34 matches scored and only 15 conceded throghout the entire season
Stoichkov winning it was a joke, almost as bad as Sammer winning '96 Ballon over Ronaldo by one single vote

Like @Swagotelli said I would probably not end up a Milan fan if not for Berlusconi, maybe I wouldn't have even watched football to begin with

Unlike @Soldier_of_god who holds onto grudges, I'm very quick to forgive
Yes there are regrets about past mistakes Milan did that I sometimes think about and I was pissed about at the time but I'm not mad about them anymore and a lot of it I've basically forgotten until somebody reminds me
The only grudges I really hold onto are the times when we were refballed by other teams, I can't stand unfairness like that so those always stick out in my mind

The fucking blasphemy of this post to not remember our last and latest

Fake fan.

 

[Kuroha]

They are rumored to be even asking for 40M. Jashari joined them only a year ago and has a long contract. Guerras contract runs out in 2026.

I think we prefer Jashari but we won't pay >35M for a player who Brugge bought for 6M just a year ago. And Stephanie is known to be tough to negotiate with. Guerra is easier to get. Way easier.

I understand if it's about value/money, but some people here just said that Jashari is trash/garbage/etc and we better get Guerra instead

 

[vB9]

Well you brought up JPP who won it at Marseille in 1991 so that's why I listed evey Ballon D'or winner who played for us

I reckon Nordahl would have won one if Ballon D'or was a thing in his prime

Paolo wudve won in 2005... feck l'pool

 

[Myalon]

I don't know how you do to be packed by transfers at the moment. Modric, Xhaka. Uh ... ok

And the young Spaniard we want to take I remember his exact name I think it's Guerra. I saw his video I see him nothing special except that he recovers bullets.

The Belgian Jaziri and especially Tilman impressed me more.
Unfortunately with Allegri we have little chance of seeing elegant and technical players on the field.

The vlahovic rumors while Gimenez is still there it is very incoherent and bad sign for Gimenez.
The striker that you bought 35th ago 6 months ago will not even be confident before the season begins.

I hope to be wrong but I don't trust Allegri. Its targets are either old or limited players offensively.

There are interesting targets but they do not sign.
Even the coach's project is weak.
Let me not get out of it is only vlahovic rumors often appear.
And Ricci is forgotten we will favor a young Spaniard who is not necessarily better. Should not be surprised that the Italians are becoming more and more zero.

There is no young talent that is seriously followed.

This transfer window is as depressing as the coach who will lead this team.

 

[vB9]

• Real Madrid: 8 wins by 8 players—all of them won while wearing the white shirt.
• Barcelona, Juventus, AC Milan: each have 6 unique winners who secured the accolade during their time at the club.
• Manchester United and Bayern Munich follow with 4 and 3 unique in-club winners respectively.

Note: Other clubs (e.g., Dynamo Kyiv, Inter Milan, Hamburg) also have in-club wins, but their totals fall outside the top five.

did you count Fabio Cannavaro for Real?

 

[Rossonero1028]

It was reportet that Allegri likes Loftus-Cheek because of the physicility he has. Maybe our midfield will be Guerra/Modric, Xhaka/Bondo, Fofana/Loftus-Cheek?

 

[leaf]

Ronaldinho was the one we chose over Eto'o, not Ronaldo
Ronaldo we got for 8 million on January so we didn't exactly break the bank for him

When he retired in 2011, I felt football was never the same after that
Saw his testimonial match for Brazil, he didn't even score that match... it was hard to believe that he was retiring

You're absolutely right.

 

[grandeacm2]

Hunter didn't fail here. He just wasn't given enough time. The guy was class... I dont care what anyone says. He went to schalke and destroyed it

Somewhat true what you're saying there, Leo even favored old man Inzaghi over him
Borriello also outperformed him
May have bee a success down the road but he also had a lot of injury issues over the years
And if MilanLab got a hold of him it may have been even worse for him

Would be fine with Hunt overall, but he wouldn't have been my first choice
I would have picked Eto'o or Van Persie over him

 

[MW6]

Meanwhile Milan have spent ~176M€ on 18 players. Hauge, Rebic, Giroud, Brahim, Messias, Lazetic, CDK, Origi, Chukwueze, Pulisic, Okafor, Gimenez, Abraham, Felix, Romero, Jovic, Morata & Sottil

 

[Alo88]

Granit Xhaka to Milan – a match made in Allegri's image?



Granit Xhaka and Milan – a pairing that's sparking debate. Some see it as the foundation for a proper midfield rebuild. Others doubt whether he's the right fit for Allegri. Let’s set the record straight with data and clips.

First off: Granit Xhaka is a player whose potential arrival at Milan deserves proper context. As always, there are two schools of thought. One group believes Milan is building an experienced, solid, and dependable midfield – in line with what Allegri historically prefers. The other is more skeptical, questioning whether this midfield is aging too fast and whether it really fits Allegri's pragmatic vision.

So let's take a closer look at Xhaka’s last season at Bayer Leverkusen – a season defined by consistency. He played 49 matches across all competitions, averaging 85 minutes per game. That’s the hallmark of a trusted starter. And yes – Xhaka’s biggest strength might just be that: reliability.

In terms of role, he played 45 matches as a deep-lying midfielder and 4 as a mezzala. So don’t expect double-digit goals and assists. Still, 2 goals and 7 assists isn’t bad – especially the 7 assists, which are quite notable for a player in his role.

Let’s talk pass accuracy: 91%. That’s elite. And no, he’s not pinging 40-yard diagonals every other minute – his game is simpler, more controlled. But that simplicity is exactly why it works. He rarely loses the ball. He’s involved in build-up play. And he wins about 1.5 duels per match – which, in a possession-heavy Leverkusen side, shows defensive work rate.

His heat map tells the story of a player who's central but mobile. Xhaka isn’t a static anchor. He shifts across the pitch, sometimes venturing close to the opponent’s box. He’s engaged, sharp, and always switched on. That movement allows him to play either deep or slightly higher up – adding a layer of tactical flexibility that Allegri will appreciate.

Now, let’s look at the clips. Xhaka’s not flashy – but he's smart. He sees runs, reads the game well, and plays the right pass at the right time. One clip shows him spotting a teammate's run and threading the needle with perfect timing. It’s not magic – but it’s intelligent football.

Another assist comes from a quick one-touch layoff after drifting wide to receive the ball. Again – not spectacular, but sharp, clean and technically sound.

In the defensive phase, he tracks loose balls, stays focused, and presses hard when needed. One clip shows him chasing down a 50/50 near the touchline, pressing and recovering the ball. It’s gritty, but effective.

So – what’s the downside?

Agility and tempo. Xhaka is not a fast player. He’s not always quick to react under pressure, and occasionally takes a touch too many. In one clip, he receives the ball under heavy pressure with a clear escape route to the left – but delays, turns, and ends up losing possession. That kind of hesitation can lead to dangerous turnovers. It’s not about lacking vision – it’s about execution speed.

But look – every player has flaws. Even Messi had his. The point of scouting isn’t to find perfect players – it’s to understand whether strengths outweigh weaknesses. In Xhaka’s case, I believe they do.

He might not be a highlight-reel midfielder, but he’s got the toolkit Allegri tends to trust: intelligence, discipline, and experience. Whether he truly fits at Milan will depend on usage and adaptation – but on paper, he makes sense.

 

[vB9]

Somewhat true what you're saying there, Leo even favored old man Inzaghi over him
Borriello also outperformed him
May have bee a success down the road but he also had a lot of injury issues over the years
And if MilanLab got a hold of him it may have been even worse for him

Would be fine with Hunt overall, but he wouldn't have been my first choice
I would have picked Eto'o or Van Persie over him

core memory of huntelaar was when fans gathered to ask him to leave so we cud have funds for a new striker... they werent even abusive but polite&sincere... which is worse in my book

 

[MW6]

VS





I don't understand why someone would pick Guerra over Jashari
Is it because of their nationality? the league they're playing? or because of their face?

Yeah, I would choose Jashari 11 times out of 10 if possible. No matter if he costs 10M€ more.

 

[milanator]

We should have kept Huntelaar compared to some players that came after him, but Schalke was kinda his level of competence and when we made the choice about him we were likely doing so with higher ambitions in mind still. With that in mind it wasn´t a wrong call per se in the moment.

 

[grandeacm2]

Paolo wudve won in 2005... feck l'pool

And Slippy G in the final
2005 was Ronaldinho though, 2003 Maldini was in 3rd place and fucking Nedved won the thing
When you look at the list it's bullshit as fuck
Gerrard and Lampard being 2nd and 3rd place in 2005

2005 Ballon d'Or - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[vB9]

@mods

why shut down World Nose Thread? i have nowhere to post my 9gag crap. dont punish me for WNT!

 

[Dokoa]

They both share the blame for the decline since B left the club in G's hands
B also sold us to Li who was broke, when he could have sold us to Man City owner 10 years earlier
I wonder if we'll ever find out the story of why B decided to sell to a broke Chinese
The suitors who wanted to buy us in 2015 were also pretty shocking to say the least, apart from Li the only one I remember was Bee Taechaubol
I guess Serie A was just not attractive anymore in 2015 compared to 2007

For me I don't even think of it in terms of there being anything to forgive
Shit just happens and when I look back at it now I think of it back on an analytical view
I don't have an emotional reaction to it whatsoever

It's not worth it for me to waste my energy in being upset about the past, because I know I will have to save my energy to rage about the future anyways
There will probably always be something for me to be mad about as long as I support Bbeelan, especially if we sign a fodder like Xhaka

Ta qift Xhaka nanen

 

[Massaro94]

Didnt need to force him to City, but ffs get some players in exchange from Real.
Maybe Robben was a gamble.
But it was ibvious about Drogba, Sneijder, Tevez, Crespo & many players.
Dzeko was dying to join & Ibra.
Just bad decision after bad decision.

Ffs Carlitos

We should have nabbed both him and mascherano after wc 2006

Not getting Crespo was definitely a dumb move considering the season he'd just had with us.

 

[Fusiproe12]

Is he better than krunic?

probably yes

 

[vB9]

And Slippy G in the final
2005 was Ronaldinho though, 2003 Maldini was in 3rd place and fucking Nedved won the thing
When you look at the list it's bullshit as fuck
Gerrard and Lampard being 2nd and 3rd place in 2005

2005 Ballon d'Or - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

he had a top season & scored the opener in the final

 

[Ashish]

We should have kept Huntelaar compared to some players that came after him, but Schalke was kinda his level of competence and when we made the choice about him we were likely doing so with higher ambitions in mind still. With that in mind it wasn´t a wrong call per se in the moment.

No he was broken. Was biggest huntelaar fan. Should have gotten Wesley sjnieder instead

 

[BreadPitt]

He got double his wages, and in his words "has finally achieved his dream to play in the Prem... and for a team where he can more quickly achieve his goals"

Ya, he sounded devastated.

Lol what is he meant to say? Genuinely tell me? Shit all over his new club?

 

[BreadPitt]

 

[grandeacm2]

We should have kept Huntelaar compared to some players that came after him, but Schalke was kinda his level of competence and when we made the choice about him we were likely doing so with higher ambitions in mind still. With that in mind it wasn´t a wrong call per se in the moment.

No, I wouldn't say that
You don't just score 46 goals in 72 matches for Netherlands NT
Hunt had a lot of injury issues, he tore his knee ligaments multiple times which would have turned off many big clubs from buying him from Schalke
He was more of a penalty box striker though

But the timing was not right when he joined us, he flopped one season and was moved

 

[grandeacm2]

VS





I don't understand why someone would pick Guerra over Jashari
Is it because of their nationality? the league they're playing? or because of their face?

Guerra plays in La Liga, Jashari in Belgian League

 

[Alo88]

Luka Modrić to Milan – a fairytale transfer, or a smart tactical piece?



Modrić to Milan. Not a move anyone expected – but once the name dropped, the discussion exploded. Is he still able to make a difference? Let’s find out with some data and clips.

When Allegri was announced as Milan coach, I said one of his first needs would be experienced players he can trust. Let’s be clear: this isn’t about discovering what kind of player Modrić is – that book's been written. The real question is: what version of Modrić are we getting, and does he fit the Milan of 2025/26?

Last La Liga season, Modrić played 35 matches. That looks great on paper – and yes, he’s still reliable. But hold on: his average minutes per game? Just 52. So realistically, we're talking about a player who gave just over one half of football per match. Valuable minutes, for sure – but he's no longer a guaranteed full-timer.

You're not signing Modrić for goals. That’s not the point. He had 6 assists last season – solid, but again, not the main reason you'd bring him in. What matters more is ball control, unpredictability, and his ability to unlock tight defenses.

Let’s look at the numbers:

• 91% pass accuracy
• 1.9 key passes per game
• All of that with limited minutes. That’s insane efficiency.

This could be huge. See, from my time working with him, I know that Allegri doesn’t impose a complex possession structure – he delegates. Just like he did with Pirlo back at Juve. And guess what? Modrić can absolutely fill a similar role. He’s the type of player you give the reins to – and let him dictate tempo and rhythm with elegance and vision.

On the ball, Modrić is still a safe harbor when teams press deep. He receives, recycles, shifts the shape of the game. He’s that first pivot in buildup who never panics and always finds the right angle.

But it’s not just about safety. He can still break you open. One example: a packed defensive block, no space – and he slides in a pass that feels like it should be patented. His timing, his execution, his weight on the ball – it's a masterclass. Every. Single. Time.

And then there’s verticality. Modrić isn’t flashy, but he is unpredictable. From midfield zones, where most players slow the game down, he speeds it up. And not randomly – he reads the moment. He knows when to strike, and how.

In one clip, he receives the ball, notices a teammate making a deep run, and plays a razor-sharp vertical pass into the gap. One touch. One decision. One problem solved.

In another, he orchestrates a full sequence: positioning, reading the run, executing a perfectly timed ball behind the line. Boom – another assist.

So what’s the verdict?

Modrić isn’t coming in to play 90 minutes twice a week. But if managed right, he could be exactly what Milan needs. Someone to control tempo, to unlock low blocks, to add verticality when it matters. A tactical weapon. A mentor. A safe pair of feet.

Personally? I’d take him in my actual house, not just in my team. Let him run the household budget. Let him read bedtime stories with perfect cadence. That's how good he still is.