Berlusconi: "After Maldini, next Milan captain will be..."
Monday, 14 January 08, 09:22 PM
Milan president was full of joy and was smiling all the time after fantastic performance by newcomer Alexandre Pato on the match against Napoli. After he said few praising sentences for Pato, Berlusconi also was questioned about who will be next Milan captain at the start of the new Calcio season, he answered: "There's still time left to decide about that, but I think between Gattuso and Ambrosini. But I think Gattuso will take the captain role next season because he deserved that and that will be an true honor for Milan and Gattuso too"Personally my opinion is Gattuso fits perfectly on capitan role, he not only motivates his teammates he also has an special relationship with fans and knows how to make them support even more Milan.
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Berlusconi: "Forget Ronaldinho, we have Pato"
Monday, 14 January 08, 01:24 PM
Pato-mania in Italy is still on, everybody was amazed by the perfect start of Alexandres Pato of the season. Not with the goal he score but he also proved why they think he is "the new Ronaldo", he was brilliant from the start till the end of the match. Berlusconi was on San Siro V.I.P. seats and he was so amazed that he's ready to sacrifice his dream signing Ronaldinho in order to give Pato space to breathe and space to grow as one of the best players in the future. This is what Berlusconi commented after the match about Pato and possible Zambrotta arival at San Siro in the summer transfer period:
"I don't think that Ronaldinho represents a great objective for us,we must keep an eye on the balance in the dressing room, and we also have other champions. In other words, his purchase is not a priority for Milan.
I can assure that Zambrotta will arrive, he has a great desire to come to Milan, and I believe that all that remains is the signature. We are confident about the end result of this negotiation."
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Grande Milan, Pato scores+ All Goals!!!
Sunday, 13 January 08, 09:40 PM
What a fantastic match Milan had, this was match that was played with a heart. Milan started pretty well with an immediate offensive line up from Carlo Ancelloti with two attackers upfront (Ronaldo and Pato) and one attacking midfielder (Kaka') right behind them. The result of such an game came just after 15 minutes when Ronaldo scored his first from two goals on this match. The communication between Brazil trio Ronaldo- Kaka- Pato was in the highest possible level and they have played just one official match together, which means that the half season that remains should be bright for Milan. Ronaldo made fantastic comeback with two goals, Kaka was magical just like always and Pato has shown that he is the future of modern world football. Other players that should be said a word or two are Seedorf (who scored the 2nd goal for Milan) and Pirlo who was remarkable and showed why he's one of the best assistants today. A match full of emotions for our young star Pato, he was excellent at this match by scoring in his debut for Milan. On Pato's history record will be noted that on 13.01.2008 against Napoli, Pato has scored the first goal in his carrier for AC Milan in an official match. Forza Milan, Grande Milan, Superb Milan!!!!
Ancelotti congratulates Ronaldo for successfully comeback, praises Seedorf and Pato for their performances:
"He has great quality. It was his first game and some mechanisms must be perfected. However he was very, very good.
Pato has pace, the ability to turn and shoot.
We could see that in training as well, so now we have to work on how to provide him with better service. He certainly has the talent.We had a risky approach, but that was necessary at this stage of the season to get the victory and the team responded well.
Napoli’s first goal came because we were unbalanced, the second was Kakha Kaladze’s error for the penalty.
Massimo Ambrosini obviously has to put even more work in with this system and it’s tough.
He did a lot better in keeping his position in the second half. Ronaldo and Pato have never played together, so a few risks were bound to be taken.
It is a problem we have to face in the future and it won’t be an easy decision, as we have a great midfield and wonderful strikers," responded Ancelotti.
In some games we will need someone to step aside and will use those occasions so that players can have a breather to be fresh all the way to the end of the campaign.I would always like to see Seedorf play with this spirit and he was probably Man of the Match for me.
He was involved in every move and we all have to be very alert to make the most of this system. Seedorf feels he is a Trequartista and played a crucial role in winning the Champions League last year. He is not the only one who must make a sacrifice for the team, but everyone has to work together for the squad"
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Preview: AC Milan - Napoli
Sunday, 13 January 08, 02:42 PM
Players the has been called for Napoli match:
GOALKEEPERS: Dida, Kalac;
DEFENDERS: Bonera, Favalli, Kaladze, Maldini, Nesta, Oddo;
MIDFIELDERS: Ambrosini, Brocchi, Emerson, Gourcuff, Pirlo, Seedorf;
STRIKERS: Gilardino, Kakà, Pato, Ronaldo.
Carlo Ancelotti's commentary for Napoli match in San Siro and Pato:
"The games like the one against Napoli are the most important for our recovery in the league. It is essential to do well and with serenity. We have three games to recover and take advantage of, contrary to our opponents. Napoli? It's a team which away from home has alternated good performances to not so good performances. Maybe away from home Napoli has not yet found an exact balance, but the more time passes by and the more a team becomes reliable. Pato? He will have time to insert himself in the mechanism of the squad. I think it's fair to give him the opportunity to insert him with the right tranquillity. He's cool and balanced and he will not have problems from this point of view. For his characteristics and speed, Pato can play with everyone, as he combines well with Gilardino, Inzaghi and Ronaldo. The expectations which are there on Pato cannot be determined by us. I have always said that the player is very good and that he will prove it on the pitch. This does not mean putting pressure on him. I simply said what I though. I confirm that with the character he has, in my opinion he will prove this very soon. I don't know if he will manage to score straight away, but he will surely be dangerous. He's a striker who moves a lot. The expectations are tied to the fact that he is not well known. I never made such a young player debut. There was the time to talk to him and insert him and he knows what he has to do. I don't see in him any reason to worry about. He's cool and serene and will not have any problem. We think it was a good thing to bring him here early, as he met his team-mates and his team-mates got to know him. I have not created expectations on a young player, I have said what I saw, then I might be wrong, the pitch will tell us.
What about Gila, Dida and Ronaldo?
"Gilardino, Dida and Ronaldo? If I was in them I would think that we have six months to reach our objectives, each one of them must think to do his part with diligence and serenity. The objective is the good of Milan, in which all players must contribute. There are no exams for Dida: he trained well in these days, especially in the last ones. I see him serene as always. Iznaghi? He must stay put, because he had the stomach pain following the hit he received in the derby. He must stop for the next 4-5 days. San Siro? To be honest, it never frightened us, as we consider it our home and therefore we want to return to win at home. We can't wait to close this inexplicable fact. Roaldo? He worked a lot in Dubai and during the friendly he was loaded in line with the work he did. The light training sustained in these days at Milanello did him good. He can play 45-60 minutes, but I don't know if he will play first or the second. With regards to the tactic, we did not yet study any alternatives to the current system. Seedorf? If he will play at the centre-left it's clear that something must change as he must return to play as a midfielder. It's something we have done for many years and keeping a good balance. For me Seedorf did very well for many years as a midfielder. Jankulovski? Next week he is ready."
Milan's recent form: (WWWLL)
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12/20
12/23 Inter 2-1
My Prediction:
Milan 2-0 Napoli
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Berlusconi wants Zambrotta at Milan
Saturday, 12 January 08, 01:49 PM
Second season in a row Milan's chasing Zambrotta signature. He is having not quite good season at Barcelona, so changing color will not mind one or another side. The question is: Can Zambrotta find his old good shape that made him desired by so many clubs? It is true that between Italy and Spain there is a big difference in gamestyle, because its like attack vs defense. This is what Berlusconi said about Zambrotta and other issues regarding Milan: “Zambrotta would be a good resource for the future because we will have to cover certain roles. We are focusing on young people though, and we must not forget the likes of Marzoratti, Matri, Borriello and Pozzi."Regarding Dida, Berulsconi said: "Do not forget that when we won the Champions League in Athens he was decisive in making a great save from Gerrard,Unfortunately he has had problems with his shoulder. Another in his position would have stopped, instead Dida has a great tolerance for pain and continued to play."
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Adidas and Milan another 8 years together
Saturday, 12 January 08, 01:00 AM
Yes, it has been speculated that an 8 years deal this days should be finalized between Milan and Adidas. The money Milan should get its predicted to be 10.5 M. euros per season and by the start of the summer transfer period ( unofficial) Milan will get all the money from Adidas sponsorship because of the new players Milan plan to buy. The total sum its predicted to be 85 M. euros.Like this blog? Help spread the word:
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On Ronaldo injured again, Milan to feel hell