The Rumour Commode XXXV: Champions Edition

[mrki]

Vini's workrate is huge, and his stamina is something you can't not notice. Leao needs to up his stamina, because he has more physical gifts than Vini, I think their skill level is about the same--different style of players, but Leao needs to increase his "gas tank" because I feel like unless Leao does his damage in the first 65 minutes, he's out. Though, the last few games I've seen him keep trying and pushing late into the game.

Leao needs to work on concentration on the final pass and cross. Also our movement is horrible. Vinicius moves really well and then thinks great! Always looks, always precise, with idea what to do etc. At this moment Vini is a much stronger player overall. Leao has a loooot to work on

 

[MilanMB]

I laugh every time I see Courtois, he looks so much like my cousin

 

[Master Smurf]

Modric has conditioned his game really well for his age. Regularly lasts longer than younger players.

Yes and Carlo uses Camavinga more advanced to cover more ground later in the match.

Really hope soon we can bring on Camavinga and Rodrygo level players late in matches

 

[papaberlu]

Vini's workrate is huge, and his stamina is something you can't not notice. Leao needs to up his stamina, because he has more physical gifts than Vini, I think their skill level is about the same--different style of players, but Leao needs to increase his "gas tank" because I feel like unless Leao does his damage in the first 65 minutes, he's out. Though, the last few games I've seen him keep trying and pushing late into the game.

Vini has the benefit of Madrid's staff and doctors who are world class

That being said I think Leao is more skillful and has a better frame but Vini def has him beat in the overall physical department

 

[Samaldinho]

Leao needs to work on concentration on the final pass and cross. Also our movement is horrible. Vinicius moves really well and then thinks great! Always looks, always precise, with idea what to do etc. At this moment Vini is a much stronger player overall. Leao has a loooot to work on

Having Benz as your striker makes things easier, to be fair to Leao. Leao has higher potential than Vini, in my opinion, I think if Leao could run for longer, better stamina, he would be able to show more.

 

[Master Smurf]

Thiago Silva you arent a hard man

Go sit down

 

[papaberlu]

The thing that makes Leao really special is his frame, you shouldn't be able to body defenders AND have that level of speed

So few guys in the sport possess both

Please just get him the right coaches and supporting teammates

 

[papaberlu]

Benz is a warrior

 

[leaf]

Never in doubt

 

[hakim]

I want Renato to be our Valverde next season.

 

[Samaldinho]

The thing that makes Leao really special is his frame, you shouldn't be able to body defenders AND have that level of speed

So few guys in the sport possess both

Please just get him the right coaches and supporting teammates

Totally agree. His combination is very rare.

I think a big part of it is spacing. If you can spread out a defense, then your attack thrives.

Real destroyed Chelsea in the first leg because of how they spread out Chelsea's defense. Teams dare us to hurt them through the other parts of our attack, and we haven't unfortunately, because they aren't good enough and/or clinical enough.

 

[WILL2K]

Don Carlo has been in the game too long to be fazed by this pressure.

 

[Jivara]

Real have an amazing fitness coach, there was a guy who was there when Zidane was coach, I think he worked with Conte previously. Their situation is like MilanLab in its heyday

 

[voom]

Don Carlo has been in the game too long to be fazed by this pressure.

 

[voom]

Real have an amazing fitness coach, there was a guy who was there when Zidane was coach, I think he worked with Conte previously. Their situation is like MilanLab in its heyday

We all saw energy of 36 years old Modrić .

 

[Qaas]

God, I miss the days of Milan being the harbinger of doom to teams in the CL. Soon we will be back. Soon.

“soon”

 

[Master Smurf]

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I will never forget there was a match we lost where the opponent scored lateand Carlo just pulled out a cigarette and lit up right on the touchline.

Boss

 

[Samaldinho]

“soon”

Sooner than Man Utd, lol.

 

[Master Smurf]

I think Leao needs to definitely work on his balance as well because he should be physically dominating defenders more.

Sometimes he tries to be too clean in his dribble and many times he off balances himself to confuse the opponent and it backfires. That and the slipping.

He has the tools - if he puts in the work he will continue to flourish.

 

[mrki]

Having Benz as your striker makes things easier, to be fair to Leao. Leao has higher potential than Vini, in my opinion, I think if Leao could run for longer, better stamina, he would be able to show more.

But Milan also overplays Leao, to be fair to him. Vin never sprints 1 vs 3/4. Its always a good play to free the space for him 1 vs 1. Milan lacks balance and structure many times. Also, simply...we don't have the quality, coach, fitness levels. Imo.

We will see with better right side. Still claim 343 is the way to go.

 

[Samaldinho]

If only Boban could've stayed, Modric as our CAM? If only...

 

[Swagotelli]

God, I miss the days of Milan being the harbinger of doom to teams in the CL. Soon we will be back. Soon.

In the near future, we need to learn some things from clubs like Villarreal. They don’t have any “star” players, but you know it’s going to be a tough game against them. I was really embarrassed by total lack of fight against Porto and Liverpool reserves

 

[Jivara]

In the near future, we need to learn some things from clubs like Villarreal. They don’t have any “star” players, but you know it’s going to be a tough game against them. I was really embarrassed by total lack of fight against Porto and Liverpool reserves

They've been regulars at European competitions, they even reached the europa league final a few years ago.

We are at the beginning of the road to recovery. For now with Pioli, we have regained our self esteem. If he cannot take us to the next level then we should consider upgrading but for the time being the squad level is at the level of the coach.

 

[namorov]

But Milan also overplays Leao, to be fair to him. Vin never sprints 1 vs 3/4. Its always a good play to free the space for him 1 vs 1. Milan lacks balance and structure many times. Also, simply...we don't have the quality, coach, fitness levels. Imo.

We will see with better right side. Still claim 343 is the way to go.

No one is forcing him to take on 3 players at a time. He can still pass the ball. He is getting his 1v1 chances too. He is just bad at being patient and picking his moments. Ofc having better team around you helps to choose a pass over dribble. But it goes both ways - a better teammate is a one who makes good decisions and does not waste possession as easily as Leao.
I don't wanna come off as Rafa hater. I love this guy. Don't remember when Milan had so aesthetically pleasing player. But his bad decisions are reflection of his quality, not of his teammates.

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[papaberlu]

No one is forcing him to take on 3 players at a time. He can still pass the ball. He is getting his 1v1 chances too. He is just bad at being patient and picking his moments. Ofc having better team around you helps to choose a pass over dribble. But it goes both ways - a better teammate is a one who makes good decisions and does not waste possession as easily as Leao.
I don't wanna come off as Rafa hater. I love this guy. Don't remember when Milan had so aesthetically pleasing player. But his bad decisions are reflection of his quality, not of his teammates.

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You know he and Theo have the role of taking on defenders right, they simply have to do that and try or else there is no attack

 

[Samaldinho]

In the near future, we need to learn some things from clubs like Villarreal. They don’t have any “star” players, but you know it’s going to be a tough game against them. I was really embarrassed by total lack of fight against Porto and Liverpool reserves

We already have stars, though. In several positions. We don't play anything like them. We aren't building a team to play anything like them. They are shithousing to wins, which has served them well in cup competitions, but they've done horrible in the league.

Porto was a tough game, but their goal should have been disallowed. It was Liverpool reserves (with SALAH and MANE) versus our reserves. We had KRUNIC starting as our LW. So I don't agree with you.

This team is being built to dominate games, to dominate opposition, not to hang on and try to win. Maldini is trying to rebuild Milan. Not get a participation trophy.

 

[Nalim]

They've been regulars at European competitions, they even reached the europa league final a few years ago.

They won the Europa League last year, that’s why they’re in CL.

 

[LocalHero80]

And another classic Carletto night. It's never boring in the CL with the Maestro.

 

[Master Smurf]

Easy there Sam - lets progress first.
We dominated Atalanta, Juve and Lazio - In CL we were mice against every team other than Atletico who just dont play.

 

[Nalim]

We already have stars, though. In several positions. We don't play anything like them. We aren't building a team to play anything like them. They are shithousing to wins, which has served them well in cup competitions, but they've done horrible in the league.

Porto was a tough game, but their goal should have been disallowed. It was Liverpool reserves (with SALAH and MANE) versus our reserves. We had KRUNIC starting as our LW. So I don't agree with you.

This team is being built to dominate games, to dominate opposition, not to hang on and try to win. Maldini is trying to rebuild Milan. Not get a participation trophy.

Villarreal dominated Bayern in Spain. They should’ve won by 3.

Milan dominated for 30 minutes against Atletico and were dominated home and away by both Liverpool and Porto