Ignazio Abate Thread

[Falkryr]

Fanb0yz may remain blind, but I've honestly not seen a worst crossing fullback in over a decade of watching Milan. That is the bloody end-product expected from him.

Oddo used to deliver pinpoint crosses without getting into the positions Abate gets into. That is far more valuable than getting so deep in, but neatly passing to an opposing defender then.

He just cant make crosses thats a shame

 

[Eccolo]

He should practice crosses every day 24/7 for about 3 years then he can come back. People here are pissed of because he is not been selected for the national team, maybe now people will understand why?

 

[nuttela]

abate can send in crosses

he just loves to go towards the corner post!

problem is, 98% of the time, he sends em in, with no destination, no target. but if he looks up, and sends it. then they get there

too bad his brain works as fast as his legs and cant process anything

still love him tho

 

[melanman]

He should practice crosses every day 24/7 for about 3 years then he can come back. People here are pissed of because he is not been selected for the national team, maybe now people will understand why?[/QUOTE]

Qouted for the truth.

 

[SpartanMilan]

He should practice crosses every day 24/7 for about 3 years then he can come back. People here are pissed of because he is not been selected for the national team, maybe now people will understand why?

because he had one bad game? he didnt play well today, but that is pretty rare, all players have bad games from time to time.

 

[Fiero]

because he had one bad game? he didnt play well today, but that is pretty rare, all players have bad games from time to time.

Because he can't cross.

 

[Nedved]

I always have felt that he's not good enough for you guys and should be a squad player. Sure he can defend and he's very fast but he offers nothing going forward.

You should definitely buy Isla, he's definitely going to be world class. However, it remains to be seen if he can play RB as he always has played RWB in a 3 defense system if I am not mistaken.

 

[Marco Gullit]

for those that wanted him to be a bombing wingback... Are you happy now?

Caught out of position too many times!!!

He'll learn though...

 

[Nedved]

for those that wanted him to be a bombing wingback... Are you happy now?

Caught out of position too many times!!!

He'll learn though...

The bombing wingback should be Isla.

I'd be jealous if you sign him even though I really like Lichtsteiner.

 

[Marco Gullit]

The bombing wingback should be Isla.

I'd be jealous if you sign him even though I really like Lichtsteiner.

I dont know what the fascination with forward thinkingtacking/at wingbacks is... With dynamic midfielders I'd rather our FBs supported rather than attacked, and were solid in defence.

I cant think of anything worse than Abs overlapping with Prince or Noc all season, getting caught out of position and our slow ass midfield and an ageing Nesta being pressuredised time and time again

Abs should stick to defending and assisting those ahead of him, he cant cross for shit, so shouldn't be let near the opposition corner flag... His runs are great, but he needs to be helped out so he only advances so far sometimes, leaving others to do the rest!!!

I love Abs, and his development has been amazing, but till he's able to cross, or his positional sense is btter he should reign in his enthusiasm and not bomb forward as much... Thats my thoughts anyways after tonight

 

[Dzidzius]

Because he can't cross.

His tactic is bad. he looks like he does what he wants. He was actually a very good crosser when he played RW/RM is just it is different to cross from a standing ball or running only a half a pitch with it and cross a ball running from deep or joinning attack on full speed. It just he runs towards the corner to cross and that doesn't make sense. 50% of crosses Alves puts in are from standing ball or making himself a better position with no pressure after someone catches him positioned properly.
Abate runs forward and shoots the ball in. The problem we have is that we habe only one proper FB(him) till Taiwo gets fit so we moan as twice as much. If we had an equivalent on the left already it would some crosses attempts from the left too.

 

[Nedved]

The problem with Abate is that he's poor on the ball. He's very fast and can defend well but he looks clueless almost every time he has the ball going forward and his crosses reminds me of Molinaro's.

He's surely not your main problem as you should find a proper(Mexes isn't up to it imo) replacement for Nesta and a proper LB(I don't rate Taiwo).

Your midfield is a mess also. Too old and slow.

 

[Fiero]

He doesn't cross, he shoots sideways. Doesn't even look before crossing. Just sprints till the end of the line and pumps the ball into the box resulting in us losing the ball and him being caught out of position.

I like him a lot. Mainly because he can defend well and has great attitude. But those who say his crossing is good need to stop the bias. However, I don't think we should replace him.

 

[AnTakTau]

cmon man, the season just merely started... give him chance.

remember thiago silva horrible back pass against roma last two season? and what he became after that?

To all haters, he's fast, solid defensively and a real hard worker- doesn't stop running. dangerous when going forward.

What more could you want with a fullback?

 

[ladro]

His strong point are his work ethics. Seeing him jogging back after most counters was shocking. Pathetic performance dont really know what was going trough his head.......

Crossing wise consistently horrible as always. Best crosser on the team.........

 

[nuttela]

the problem is.. abate can cross

he needs to look up and send crosses in, because if Cassano has to look up to send one, then Abate needs to mathematically predict the forces of his crosses, deal with variables such as wind speed, noise levels, pace, score-liine, runs into the box etc.

abate is decent, get off his ass. Problem is on this forum is that one game a player is worshipped, next game he cops it right up the ass.

its a slow start as a whole for the season, and we have all the hard games early, so we can only improve.

Our season would kick start if we win against Udi, and hopefully our defence doesnt dose off again

 

[Nedved]

Abate can't cross, he's Molinaro-esque in that department.

He's not very dangerous going forward as 99% of the time he loses the ball or sends in a very weak or innaccurate cross.

 

[sushanmilano]

i'll be happy if abate just concentrates his defensive work and helps us keep clean sheets we missed that a lot yesterday. i hope he sticks to what he knows. we can attack from the left. taiwo

 

[ladro]

Most of his crosses end up way top long and dont start drop fast enough since by the looks of things he doesnt add enough spin on them/doesnt have enough technique in his right foot. If his marked closely most of his attempts get blocked early on. Once in a while he gets one right here and there but thats really about it.

 

[Dottore Joey]

Abate can't cross, he's Molinaro-esque in that department.

He's not very dangerous going forward as 99% of the time he loses the ball or sends in a very weak or innaccurate cross.

You clearly are against Abate...

Abate doesn't have the best crosses (Right) But he is deadly fast and can become dangerous and he is getting really confident and good defending and the team is playing bad at the moment.

There are two rounds finished in Serie A.

Milan have faces Lazio and Napoli, who are top five contenders. (Napoli Title contenders)

And You face Parma at your home (Who sucks against big sides btw) and Siena !!!

Dude Please !

 

[Nedved]

You clearly are against Abate...

Abate doesn't have the best crosses (Right) But he is deadly fast and can become dangerous and he is getting really confident and good defending and the team is playing bad at the moment.

There are two rounds finished in Serie A.

Milan have faces Lazio and Napoli, who are top five contenders. (Napoli Title contenders)

And You face Parma at your home (Who sucks against big sides btw) and Siena !!!

Dude Please !

Why bring up Juve in this thread? It has nothing to do with Juve.

I don't have anything against him, I just don't rate him. You'd be much better off with Isla.

 

[Redman10]

He can't be dangerous going forward when he contributes absolutely nothing going forward. He does the same move every single time. Run pass his marker and try to cross and fails 99% of the time.

He can defend and he just stick to that.

 

[Dottore Joey]

Y D Hate on Abate?

 

[Nedved]

It's not hate, it's a reality check.

 

[Sage]

Abate can't cross, he's Molinaro-esque in that department.

He's not very dangerous going forward as 99% of the time he loses the ball or sends in a very weak or innaccurate cross.

I'd rather have Molinaro at RB.


ignore the abate groupies, can't believe crap players actually have groupies.

 

[Fiero]

He's not crap. It's not like he's Antonini...

In all honesty, I rather have a sideback who can defend but can't attack, rather than a sideback who can attack but can't defend. Only problem is that he thinks he could attack...

Run Abate! Run like the wind!

 

[Dottore Joey]

Fucking stupid "Reality Check"

Nedved dude...

Here's one reality check - Juventus will fail in the mid-season like always and this season will overall fail, you will not win again in next 10-15 Years.

And You are a shame to Serie A, Cheaters.

 

[necromancer]

Since he can't attack decisively, but can defend pretty OK, its safer for him to be a defensive FB. Which means we need wing presence upfront on the right side.

If, fingers crossed, Taiwo turns out to be as good an attacking FB as he is supposed to be, we could shift Robinho to the right flank upfront.

@Those saying he can cross - When critics say he can't cross, that means he can't cross accurately to a team-mate in the box. Of course he can whip the ball in. Anyone can.

This is obviously not a one-game reaction. Abate has received constant criticism here, aside from the groupies.

 

[Ramzee]

This is madness. I am feeling like in Antonini thread.

Abate isn't mistakes prone, he doesn't have his freak moments, but he surely shouldn't go so much forward as his crosses are mostly useless. Either he aims his crosses or just quits so fucking oftenly going forward.

 

[Nedved]

Fucking stupid "Reality Check"

Nedved dude...

Here's one reality check - Juventus will fail in the mid-season like always and this season will overall fail, you will not win again in next 10-15 Years.

That may well happen, but I think it won't, mainly because of our new #21.

And You are a shame to Serie A, Cheaters.

Like I said in another thread, we didn't cheat. We violated article 1, which is anti-sportive behavior(we talked to referee designators).

Inter, on the other hand, violated article 6(sporting fraud).

There is no evidence that we cheated. Anyways, we shall see what happens on September 27th.

Also, there is no needs to insult me or Juventus. I am simply stating that Abate is nothing special, I don't understand the insults...