Leonardo Thread

[Boban1982]

You cant blame Leo for the results. With the team he has at his disposal no manager in the world would be able to challenge for major honours.

 

[GreatKalu]

One thing is certain. The team can do better than this. He isn't getting the best out of his players and I'm sure he knows this. I think the players have lost confidence in him. He has to address that first.

 

[crazy4milan]

IMO a good sign of "I'm the authority here" would be benching Dinho (and maybe some others, but considering how negative people-including teamates- are on Dinho it has to be him), and giving Abate a chance as a starter. He has to give strong signs that he really is the one in charge. If he doesn't send such signs then he is doomed, the senatori will easily get him fired.

 

[Wild]

IMO a good sign of "I'm the authority here" would be benching Dinho (and maybe some others, but considering how negative people-including teamates- are on Dinho it has to be him), and giving Abate a chance as a starter. He has to give strong signs that he really is the one in charge. If he doesn't send such signs then he is doomed, the senatori will easily get him fired.

Exactly .......
Dinho represent the evil in Milan.
1-G's lack of ambition & interfering in the team.
2-loser player under performing like Pirlo & Seedorf.
Benching Dinho + fielding Abate will send a message 4 both.
Things cant go on like it this in Milan.
An example should b made & I dont more suitor than Dinho simply coz he is a better footballer than Pirlo & Seedorf.
It will say that a team is better with players that actually care + askin the boss 2 give more & interfere less.

 

[Senatore_M84]

stop calling pirlo and seedorf losers. Both have been MORE successful than ronnie...

Say they're past it, sure that's ur opinion... But both broughts of success

 

[Senatore_M84]

SERIE A ( ITALY )

AC MILAN, Leonardo at risk
00:12| Eddy Akoglu | read 263

© foto di Giacomo Morini
AC Milan's results are not improving and latest rumours are suggesting that coach Leonardo is already at risk of being sacked. The next game could be decisive for the Brazilian and the team has to win against Olympique Marseille in the first game of this season's Champions League.

Leonardo is obviously not entirely responsible for AC Milan's negative results and below-par perfomances. It was expected that a young and inexperienced coach (although smart and competent as he is) was going to face some difficulties at the beginning of the season. Maybe it is the club officials who should be blamed for picking an inexperienced coach and for choosing not to invest well enough in the transfer market.

-TMW

you know you did awful in the market when TMW is editorializing articles about you...

 

[GreatKalu]

IMO a good sign of "I'm the authority here" would be benching Dinho (and maybe some others, but considering how negative people-including teamates- are on Dinho it has to be him), and giving Abate a chance as a starter. He has to give strong signs that he really is the one in charge. If he doesn't send such signs then he is doomed, the senatori will easily get him fired.

I agree, except for one minor problem - we don't have a viable alternative to Dinho This is what some of us were talking about during the summer when we were linked to all those strikers. Now we have Pippo, Huntelaar, Bori who are all underperforming simply because they are getting ZERO service.

He could try playing Clarence up there, but he now also has the pressure of winning games + points. Thats what he should concentrate on + find another way to win back the confidence of the players. I think a change in system + it working will make the players believe in him.

 

[r3dman]

Well...don't you think playing Seedorf and Dinho in the same position, rotating them, would motivate them both? I think it's a sweet idea, and it also leaves 3 midfield positions available for the others. Also, I'm sure Seedorf can play behind the strikers.

 

[GreatKalu]

Probably. Why I'm skeptical about it working is because Carlo did the exact same thing last season. And both Dinho and Clarence sucked.

I strongly feel he has to move away from the 4-3-1-2.

 

[r3dman]

Probably. Why I'm skeptical about it working is because Carlo did the exact same thing last season. And both Dinho and Clarence sucked.

I strongly feel he has to move away from the 4-3-1-2.

And play what? 4-3-3 with only one striker and two attacking wings? I would play that with the players we have atm (and because of the lack of a decent FB). Maybe you have a better ideea...

 

[crazy4milan]

I agree, except for one minor problem - we don't have a viable alternative to Dinho This is what some of us were talking about during the summer when we were linked to all those strikers. Now we have Pippo, Huntelaar, Bori who are all underperforming simply because they are getting ZERO service.

He could try playing Clarence up there, but he now also has the pressure of winning games + points. Thats what he should concentrate on + find another way to win back the confidence of the players. I think a change in system + it working will make the players believe in him.

Just play Pirlo at CM, put Abate on instead of Dinho and play without a proper creative midfielder, it's not too much of a difference with or without him eitherway. And maybe when Di Gennaro gets healthy in games against the Livorno's of Serie A we could try him as a trequartista.

I agree with you that we needed another midfielder that would create, or be more attacking, or at least another forward playing that role. I'm still convinced that the ST should've been the last priority after a fullback and a midfielder (the sucky part is that I also believe that had we done that, we could actually be real challengers for the scudetto).

 

[Senatore_M84]

Just play Pirlo at CM, put Abate on instead of Dinho and play without a proper creative midfielder, it's not too much of a difference with or without him eitherway. And maybe when Di Gennaro gets healthy in games against the Livorno's of Serie A we could try him as a trequartista.

I agree with you that we needed another midfielder that would create, or be more attacking, or at least another forward playing that role. I'm still convinced that the ST should've been the last priority after a fullback and a midfielder (the sucky part is that I also believe that had we done that, we could actually be real challengers for the scudetto).

+1.... ronnie is not playing like a midfielder, he doesnt drop back ot get involved in build up nearly enough. Even when the slower seedorf is in who is a more limited player to ronnie, its better cause he plays the CAM position much better...

i still think we need to go pirlo, flamini, abate, gattuso(or ambrosini midfield) w/ pato and huntelaar uptop. we can line it up many ways...

4-3-1-2

pato--hunt

pirlo

flams--ambro--abate​

4-4-2

pato--hunt

flams--gattu--pirlo--abate​

or 4-2-3-1

hunt

pato--pirlo--abate

gattu--flamini​

the last is probably best for team, but it isnt best role for pato.... I still think he could score alot out of the wing though

 

[Congo Powers]

can't see us sacking leonardo anytime soon....would be out of character for galliani.

 

[Lisa]

LEONARDO: 'THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, OUR COMPETITION'
9/14/2009
MILAN - Here's what coach Leonardo said during the press conference ahead of Olympique Marseille-Milan, the match on the first matchday of Champions League Group C: 'This is our competition and we have to honor it. It means a lot to us. Last year not being involved cost us a lot, which is why we want to give our all this year. In the Champions League you don't get gifts, least of all in this group. Tomorrow will be an important match but not decisive. Real Madrid are certainly a strong team but for now only on paper the strongest.'

LEONARDO: 'THE APPROACH WILL BE DECISIVE'
9/14/2009
MILAN - More from coach Leonardo on tomorrow's match and on Marseille: 'Tomorrow two teams will meet each other with the desire to do well. The approach to the match will be decisive. OM are a team who attack and run a lot, with fast players who make a lot of movement up front. They have different tactical alternatives and are capable of doing well collectively.'

LEONARDO: 'NO REVOLUTIONS'
9/14/2009
MILAN - Here's what the coach said on the team's formation and system in tomorrow's match: 'In football nowadays balance is fundamental. The players can vary but what's important is organisation. I always try to give balance to my team. For tomorrow I still have two or three doubts but certainly the team's playing style won't be revolutionised.'
acmilan.com

 

[Congo Powers]

such an effective communicator.

 

[Senatore_M84]

same interview...

I Will Not Make Radical Changes To AC Milan - Leonardo
The tactician does not want to unbalance the team by making any big changes...
Sep 14, 2009 8:28:22 PM
Leonardo - Milan (Grazia Neri)
Teams

* Milan

Players

* Ronaldinho

In a press conference prior to AC Milan's Champions League tie with Marseille, Rossoneri coach Leonardo has explained that a radical overhaul of his team is not what is needed.

Instead, the Brazilian is eager to have continuity but has suggested that Ronaldinho will be sacrificed for the benefit of the team. While some of the movers and shakers at Milan may wish to have the former Barcelona star at the crux of the side, his woeful performances in recent weeks have worried the coach.

"Ronaldinho? I think the team is what counts," Leonardo is quoted as saying in Il Corriere dello Sport.

"Modern football is played in such a way that balance is key. Interpretations can vary, but organisation is the important thing. I am always looking to give my team balance.

"I have two or three questions about [the match] tomorrow, but I will definitely not revolutionise the way the team plays."

The Rossoneri face Didier Deschamps' Marseille at the Stade Velodrome at 20.45 CET tomorrow evening.

Anthony Wright, Goal.com

 

[DSM]

One thing is certain. The team can do better than this. He isn't getting the best out of his players and I'm sure he knows this. I think the players have lost confidence in him. He has to address that first.

They can do better.

However Ancelotti was struggling as badly at times even with abetter squad.

Leo should get whatever time he wants.

 

[Australiano1980]

Lets be fair to Berlusconi he has helped out Milan massively over the years & been brilliant for the club.

He might not be helping much now with no signings , but no one can question what he has done for the majority of his time at Milan.

Course.
Im just afraid that he leaves the club in the same way that he took it decades ago.

 

[Australiano1980]

can't see us sacking leonardo anytime soon....would be out of character for galliani.

i think if we lose the 2 first games in UCL Leo is become history.

 

[Dwa Milan]

We should give Leo a break, he is a rookie and bashing and pressuring him for about 3 games is a bit too much..
He knows there's something wrong with the team or else he won't be looking so gloomy in the games..
Sometimes it's not the coach fault, if the players can't give the same attitude they have on the training ground into the pitch..
He has a mind set of a character for the team unfortunately in a short time it is hard to change such a strong basic of playing that Ance has put on the team , considering Leo doesn't really gets the players that can help him
basically he needs time and the players to help him

 

[Commander]

We should give Leo a break, he is a rookie and bashing and pressuring him for about 3 games is a bit too much..
He knows there's something wrong with the team or else he won't be looking so gloomy in the games..
Sometimes it's not the coach fault, if the players can't give the same attitude they have on the training ground into the pitch..
He has a mind set of a character for the team unfortunately in a short time it is hard to change such a strong basic of playing that Ance has put on the team , considering Leo doesn't really gets the players that can help him
basically he needs time and the players to help him

+1 i think bashing him won't do no good,,,he doesn't have the player that he want like moufuckinho..player also should be blame...but forza leo....keep stroking ur hair,,,

 

[Sod-Lod]

We should give Leo a break, he is a rookie and bashing and pressuring him for about 3 games is a bit too much..
He knows there's something wrong with the team or else he won't be looking so gloomy in the games..
Sometimes it's not the coach fault, if the players can't give the same attitude they have on the training ground into the pitch..
He has a mind set of a character for the team unfortunately in a short time it is hard to change such a strong basic of playing that Ance has put on the team , considering Leo doesn't really gets the players that can help him
basically he needs time and the players to help him

+1 I Agree with you; but in the last three games, he must realized ODDO is not useful at all + I don't want to mention Kaladz that he proved his weakness in international teams.

What I'm against Leo is he didn't let Abate and Antonini merge in the Team; we need players who can run and create chances.

 

[Dwa Milan]

+1 I Agree with you; but in the last three games, he must realized ODDO is not useful at all + I don't want to mention Kaladz that he proved his weakness in international teams.

What I'm against Leo is he didn't let Abate and Antonini merge in the Team; we need players who can run and create chances.

Hmm about the Abate and Antonini thing I think that's got to do more with being pressured for getting result, he just having doubt like any rookie coach and wasn't ready to take a gamble, hopefully soon he will learn and be more brave in taking chances.. He is smart but at the moment he is feeling the pressure indeed

 

[Beemer]

Blog: Leo’s Mission Impossible
Leonardo’s position at Milan is already being questioned after just three Serie A games. Daniel Robinson never expected anything else

After a heavy derby defeat to Inter and a drab goalless draw with Livorno, Leonardo is already under pressure as the new Coach of Milan. Some fans will despair that the knives are being sharpened for a man only three games into his reign, but the truth is that Leonardo had the odds stacked against him as soon as he took the job.

Firstly, he inherited a squad in decline. Kaka’s departure and Paolo Maldini’s retirement in the summer left Milan without their best player and their legendary captain. This should have precipitated an overhaul of a squad that has desperately needed refreshing for years.

With last season’s squad containing 16 players in their thirties, Leonardo needed funds to complete a revolution of Milan’s personnel, but money for reinforcements was not forthcoming. Instead, Leonardo has been left to build an ageing team around Ronaldinho – a player who has been off form since the 2006 World Cup.

The second, and perhaps even bigger, problem Leonardo faces is that he may be shown little patience from some fans and the media because he does not have the managerial background expected of a Serie A boss.

The traditional route for a young Coach to follow is to graduate from the highly regarded Coverciano coaching academy and work his way through the lower Divisions. But when Leonardo took the Milan post he had neither qualifications nor experience.

As a foreign boss he will also have to work harder than his peers to prove that he belongs in what Marcello Lippi calls “the most tactically evolved nation in the world.” Italians pride themselves on their deep understanding of football formations and strategies and consequently Leonardo’s decision-making will be quickly questioned if it is unsuccessful.

Of course, there are reasons to believe that Leonardo will become a good Coach. He is intelligent, multi-lingual and has played in a variety of Leagues and positions. As a fellow Brazilian, he may also have a better relationship with Ronaldinho than other tacticians and understand how to motivate him.

But this is all potential rather than proven ability and this potential is unlikely to be given much time to shine if results continue to disappoint. Tonight’s Champions League trip to a resurgent Marseille could lead to the knives for Leonardo being sharpened once again.

(Football Italia)

 

[saby]

knives can be stored away for the time being

 

[Edi]

Congratulations to Leo for his first CL win

It wasn't a great performance but we got the 3 points and that is what counts...

Forza Milan!

 

[SixOneFive]

Leo's out of the doghouse for a little while now.








...Now don't blow it against Bologna.

 

[Sidd]

knives can be stored away for the time being

Naa, why let them go to waste? Use em on B&G instead

 

[DSM]

Course.
Im just afraid that he leaves the club in the same way that he took it decades ago.

Milan where in abad way financially then.

The finances are alright now.

 

[Australiano1980]

Milan where in abad way financially then.

The finances are alright now.

For the Berlusconi family.