Riccardo Montolivo Thread

[Hitman]

I don't know why you disagree, I thought he played good.... I was most disappointed by Montolivo. First performance by him after he has officially been a Milan player (it must be said though that he was played out of position). I hope Prandelli decides to play a friendly game in the next 3 days, we badly need one before the Spain game in a week from now.

 

[benjamin]

 

[Campione]

Benched in Italy and based of his performance vs Russia it is totally understandable.

 

[Fiero]

As soon as he joins Milan, he loses his starting spot in the NT. Anyway he'll be a good alternative to Motta and Marchisio.

Sucks that Nocerino had a cameo yesterday and not him.

 

[jammin]

As soon as he joins Milan, he loses his starting spot in the NT. Anyway he'll be a good alternative to Motta and Marchisio.

Sucks that Nocerino had a cameo yesterday and not him.

tbf, the game was much more suited for an energetic, hard-working runner like Nocerino at that point.

i'm sure he'll feature at some point against either Croatia or Ireland or even both.

 

[Fiero]

tbf, the game was much more suited for an energetic, hard-working runner like Nocerino at that point.

i'm sure he'll feature at some point against either Croatia or Ireland or even both.

Did Nocerino even have time to touch the ball? It was a useless substitution, just sucks that Nocerino got the nod over Montolivo.

It bugs me that Nocerino is even in the squad. I respect his hard work and all, but really he's just a class or two below the highest level.

 

[jammin]

Did Nocerino even have time to touch the ball? It was a useless substitution, just sucks that Nocerino got the nod over Montolivo.

It bugs me that Nocerino is even in the squad. I respect his hard work and all, but really he's just a class or two below the highest level.

would Monty have gotten a touch had he come one? Spain were dominating at that time and Italy's best option was to go defensive and play for the draw.

what Prandelli needed at that time was fresh legs from the bench to chase down and hound the increasingly attacking Spanish midfielders. Noce is obviously a better option for this compared to Monty.

he got selected for the same reason that you said - hard work. sometimes, talent alone is not enough to win. you need hard-working, team players to support you as well.

for me, Italy has a nice mix of ball winners (Motta), playmakers (Pirlo and Monty), runners (Noce and Marchioso) and a complete player in De Rossi that can do all three.

 

[Fiero]

Nocerino is the Pippo Inzaghi of midfielders. Pathetic technique + incredible hardwork and determination. Only difference is that Pippo has intelligent positioning that gives him the edge as a striker. What does Nocerino have? I really don't see his qualities. 10 goals hurray, but... he's a midfielder FFS. Can he win back the ball? No. Can he get the ball forward? No. What can he do? Just run around.

for me, Italy has a nice mix of ball winners (Motta), playmakers (Pirlo and Monty), runners (Noce and Marchioso) and a complete player in De Rossi that can do all three.

It's more like this IMO: Pirlo and Motta (playmakers), Montolivo and Marchisio (intelligent box-to-box), De Rossi (both), and Nocerino (hopeless runner).

 

[USC]

Wasn't Monty knicked up anyway?

 

[jammin]

Nocerino is the Pippo Inzaghi of midfielders. Pathetic technique + incredible hardwork and determination. Only difference is that Pippo has intelligent positioning that gives him the edge as a striker. What does Nocerino have? I really don't see his qualities. 10 goals hurray, but... he's a midfielder FFS. Can he win back the ball? No. Can he get the ball forward? No. What can he do? Just run around.

pretty much.

tho you can make a case for him being a decent finisher and having a good instinct for goal.

 

[voom]

One thing is sure,this guy has one mean shoot.

 

[jammin]

don't think he can play to his full potential with Pirlo next to him taking over all playmaking duties. he was limited to being just another ball-winner and tried to find Pirlo always.

still, decent cameo and had the balls to take a nice shot.

 

[Soldier_of_god]

yup definitely nice fucking shooting.

 

[Nestafan]

"Riccardo Rips Juve In Two"

Headline, after a Milan and Juve encounter this upcoming season

 

[Costanza]

It's time to shine Ricci.

Come on, rip them apart.

 

[xerazon]

Monty playing great so far

 

[Mr. Milanista]

Montolivo >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Pirlo

 

[Christian]

omfg so sexual

Thank you G

 

[BreadPitt]

Oooooooo I love...HIM!!!!!!

FU TO ALL THE HATERS WHO SAY HE IS JUST SQUAD PLAYER QUALITY!

 

[Sonny.Bill.Williams]

overreaction

Very sensual turn though

 

[jammin]

Ricarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrdo!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[jammin]

overreaction

Very sensual turn though

and dat flick/lob.

 

[AnTakTau]

what a nice passing inside the box in earlier minutes!!

he closing down england midfielders very well. good job from him in the 1st half

 

[Campione]

Flawless in defence. The ballwinner of the match so far.
Some great passes and moves in offence as well.
Only some easy misstakes lower his grade.
Good first half from Monty!

 

[Sonny.Bill.Williams]

and dat flick/lob.

yes ,that too

 

[VillaiN]

Such a vision and touch

 

[David]

He better play at least like this for Milan.

 

[melanman]

He better play at least like this for Milan.

Still thinking he would be more effective in a deeper role.

 

[jammin]

looked devastated when he missed. felt very sad.

thank god italy won.

 

[milan88]

Now we know to never let him take a penalty