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Our last acquisition, not counting the French unknown, took place on July 7th with Gila so we're not just in pause mode but it's a complete stop.

I did a deep dive of these new directors with invented titles and learned that first of all they're not new to the club, both in their seventh years at Milan. Almstad director of player trading, Gardiner of football intelligence, whatever that means.

Neither have experience in transfer market, bought, sold, or scouted a player, both numbers and algorithm men. Doubt if they can evaluate a player's worth by watching them play while the final decision-maker knows very little of the sport.

The only football guy is Amorin that can suggest profiles that he likes but is impeded by the owner's sell first policy. From the outside all seems peachy, everyone gets along, and the atmosphere seems peaceful.

But how long will Amorin's patience last? Has been positive in every aspect, praised every player, even though he must know that some of them suck.

So, we had a renewal, a changing of the guards, but not with new people that have credibility, instead just re-cycled returnees that had less important tasks in the organization. As a fan I hope it all works to perfection despite my doubts because I'm tired of losing and want to win again.
 
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Our last acquisition, not counting the French unknown, took place on July 7th with Gila so we're not just in pause mode but it's a complete stop.

I did a deep dive of these new directors with invented titles and learned that first of all they're not new to the club, both in their seventh years at Milan. Almstad director of player trading, Gardiner of football intelligence, whatever that means.

Neither have experience in transfer market, bought, sold, or scouted a player, both numbers and algorithm men. Doubt if they can evaluate a player's worth by watching them play while the final decision-maker knows very little of the sport.

The only football guy is Amorin that can suggest profiles that he likes but is impeded by the owner's sell first policy. From the outside all seems peachy, everyone gets along, and the atmosphere seems peaceful.

But how long will Amorin's patience last? Has been positive in every aspect, praised every player, even though he must know that some of them suck.

So, we had a renewal, a changing of the guards, but not with new people that have credibility, instead just re-cycled returnees that had less important tasks in the organization. As a fan I hope it all works to perfection despite my doubts because I'm tired of losing and want to win again.
Relax. Take a break. We won't start winning. We will continue to lose.
 
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So leao as attacking midfielder if he stays lol. Another position he isnt familiar with haha. I dont think he will bench Nkunku and Pulisic.
Just sell him, he doesnt fit
 
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I think Amorim will try Rabiot as RAM. He also played in that position under De Zerbi at Marseille and produced 9 goals and 5 assists I 29 games.

Ramos
Pulisic-Rabiot
Saelemaekers-Modric-Jashari-Chukwueze
Pavlovic-De Winter-Gila
Maignan

Reservs:
Gimenez
Leao-Nkunku
Estupinian-Fofana-Ricci-Athekame
Bartesaghi-Gabbia-Tomori
Torriani

Leftovers:
Camarda
Kostic
Cissé
Comotto
Loftus Cheek
Musah
Bondo
Diawara
Terraciano
Odogu
 
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So leao as attacking midfielder if he stays lol. Another position he isnt familiar with haha. I dont think he will bench Nkunku and Pulisic.
Just sell him, he doesnt fit
Pulisic? Maybe not, he had some games as CAM, although he wasn't good.

But Nkunku? He isn't a CAM either and Leao has already benched him last season.
 

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I think Amorim will try Rabiot as RAM. He also played in that position under De Zerbi at Marseille and produced 9 goals and 5 assists I 29 games.

Ramos
Pulisic-Rabiot
Saelemaekers-Modric-Jashari-Chukwueze
Pavlovic-De Winter-Gila
Maignan

Reservs:
Gimenez
Leao-Nkunku
Estupinian-Fofana-Ricci-Athekame
Bartesaghi-Gabbia-Tomori
Torriani

Leftovers:
Camarda
Kostic
Cissé
Comotto
Loftus Cheek
Musah
Bondo
Diawara
Terraciano
Odogu
Thats a weird and kinda bad lineup
A 41 year old shouldnt be a main starter, rabiot really cant play as ram. Also this bench is so mediocre. Looks like a 6th place finish
 

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Pulisic? Maybe not, he had some games as CAM, although he wasn't good.

But Nkunku? He isn't a CAM either and Leao has already benched him last season.
Bcs Nkunku didnt got a lot of chances with Allegri, and he didnt fit in Allegris tactic.
Even tough Leao was really bad, he had to play, otherwise his value would even be lower then it is now. And he has high wages aswell.
Nkunku is more of a cam then striker man
 

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I think Amorim will try Rabiot as RAM. He also played in that position under De Zerbi at Marseille and produced 9 goals and 5 assists I 29 games.

Ramos
Pulisic-Rabiot
Saelemaekers-Modric-Jashari-Chukwueze
Pavlovic-De Winter-Gila
Maignan

Reservs:
Gimenez
Leao-Nkunku
Estupinian-Fofana-Ricci-Athekame
Bartesaghi-Gabbia-Tomori
Torriani

Leftovers:
Camarda
Kostic
Cissé
Comotto
Loftus Cheek
Musah
Bondo
Diawara
Terraciano
Odogu
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The trauma that squad construction gives me...
 
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Another day without a single exit rumor
 
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Relax. Take a break. We won't start winning. We will continue to lose.
The only reason why you are avoiding getting multiple stunners is that i know this is reverse jinxing mojo

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But but the forum geniuses over here said gerry as sd was a brilliant idea
Literally not a single person fucking said this.

I hate when people come here and say shit like, “the geniuses here said Japan would defeat the USA if they bombed Pearl Harbor!”
 
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So leao as attacking midfielder if he stays lol. Another position he isnt familiar with haha. I dont think he will bench Nkunku and Pulisic.
Just sell him, he doesnt fit
I would gladly replace them by Gudmunsson and Chiesa.
 
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Literally not a single person fucking said this.

I hate when people come here and say shit like, “the geniuses here said Japan would defeat the USA if they bombed Pearl Harbor!”
Nothing beats sell Leao = you said Chuk is better than Leao.
 
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But but the forum geniuses over here said gerry as sd was a brilliant idea
It's almost comical how Gerry keeps making the most basic mistakes.

Sack the management who were doing well under Elliot?

Operate without an SD?

Ibra without a formal role making decisions at the club?

2 CEOs with no experience in football?

3 Portuguese coaches in 2 years?

Lel :lol:
 
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If during this mercato "where prices are higher than ever before", what does it say when the only suitor is a Turkish league with a 40m 'try and buy' loan, when it comes to Leao's qualities?

How much do you reckon his value will be during next summer, when his last year of contract is up?
I mean I get what you are saying. Up to 24/25, that season was the worst for Leao. And last season was also the worst for Leao. So for 2 seasons straight, he had his worst seasons. But football isn't linear. Just as much as he is in a decline, Leao can turn it around. 1 good season, and even with 1 year left of his contract, his value can increase.

For the right price, I would also sell Leao now, to help rebuild further. But we don't have any offer worth even considering. This loan+option for 40m is a rip-off from Turkish clubs. In the right environment, he is worth more than that.
 
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Should have taken my advice and also included a record deal as bonus.

I dont mind leao staying though.
 
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There is no point keeping Leao. For 2 seasons in a row, we are about to play without true wingers. So where will he play? At least there is no risk to lose him for free since his contract runs through 2028. But at this rate, he won't be worth more than 20m next summer
 
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Should have taken my advice and also included a record deal as bonus.

I dont mind leao staying though.
As I've said, other players need shifting more... This focus on Leao is short-sighted.

Is Tare still jobless? Asking for a friend...
 

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There is no point keeping Leao. For 2 seasons in a row, we are about to play without true wingers. So where will he play? At least there is no risk to lose him for free since his contract runs through 2028. But at this rate, he won't be worth more than 20m next summer
Can we play without wings? Nothing change in this merceto. Last year we had Calma Allegri football. Do we have new good players for Amorim Tactics?
 

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Calm before storm? Or calm before Amorim quits in october? Hmm
 
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I love it when ChuK, Estupinian and RLC are professional, but still suck?

Is "professional" the new "but he runs"?

I get the Leao shit, but if he leaves, and we don't sell Estupinian, RLC, ChuK, Terra, Gimenez, Fofana, etc... don't have back ups for Salad and Nkunku/Pulisic... But we sold Leao... How better off are we?

Leao is part of a problem, but selling him doesn't automatically fix our issues lol.
Never said selling him will fix all our issues, that doesn’t negate the fact that he is our biggest issue and also the most valuable asset out of all those players. We are exhausted of Leao. He has to go by hook or by crook.
 
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In the right environment, he is worth more than that.
Nobody sees this right environment - that is the 40,50, 60 - fuckit - the 20-30 million dollar question.
 
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Other than Gila for CB, this window has been really lackluster.
The last years, I atleast had some hope for the several new signings.
Thinking how cheap we’ve been the last couple of years, I can’t believe we splashed so much money for a CF, who was a sub more than a starter last year (granted it was PSG, but then don’t spent that money).
I will support all our players, but I’m a bit shocked about that price tag - well done, PSG. We usually haggle for weeks, when splashing around 30m. This time.. we just bent over?
And once again, correct me if mistaken, we hire a coach insisting on playing without natural wingers, when we have Pulisic, Nkunku, Chukwueze & Leão (so far).
The fullback-formations just doesn’t float my boat, but that’s a subjective opinion.
I hoped for Karetsas, but when BvB entered, it was gameover.
I need some positive news, soon 😅
 

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Whats the point of #sellleao if we aren't getting anyone better?

Honest question.
Because its always better to risk than settle with whats not working.
I would sell Leao even if we are playing with wingers because i simply think Leao is just content with what he has achieved.
Now think that we dont play with wingers so a decent AM/SS in a wingless formation is better than a good winger played out of position.
 
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Call Tare we need to sell ASAP!
 
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