Monthly Archives: November 2010

YOUTH TEAM – PLAYER COMMENTS AFTER MILAN-PORTOGRUARO

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Ganz, Fossati and Santonocito have commented on the victory against the visiting team.At the end of the match against Portogruaro, Ganz, Fossati and Santonocito commented on the victory against the team from Veneto in front of the cameras of Milan Time. Here is what the Milan Youth Team players had to say:Ganz: “I’m delighted to have scored a brace and above all with our victory. My first goal broke the deadlock and since then we’ve started to play like we are able to. Now we hope to win also away against AlbinoLeffe. We are aware of our strength and we’ll go there to win”.WATCH THE VIDEO OF THE INTERVIEWFossati: “We needed three points, we are very satisfied with the result. We did well not to underestimating our opponents. I’m proud of my performance as well, but the most important thing was to win”.WATCH THE VIDEO OF THE INTERVIEWSantonocito: “It was a difficult match, but we managed to break the deadlock and play well. Moreover, it’s good to play again at Vismara”. WATCH THE VIDEO OF THE INTERVIEW

Milan Not Obliged To Sign Zlatan Ibrahimovic Permanently From Barcelona, Who Could Make €35 Million Loss On Transfer – Report

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Milan may decide not to sign Zlatan Ibrahimovic permanently from Barcelona, according to Spanish reports.

KILPIN IN THE FAMEDIO TODAY

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MILAN – Herbert Kilpin led the Rossoneri club at the beginning of the last century, just like president Silvio Berlusconi is doing now. The English founder is about to be inducted into the Famedio of the Monumental Cemetery of Milan.Milan, the club, and Milan, the city, are proud of him. So much so, that his name will be registrated in the temple of the great Milanesi at the local Monumental Cemetery in accordance with the decision of the Community Committee. A petition to get him inducted to the Cemetery started a couple of months ago and has been backed by several historic Rossoneri figures, politicians and former Milan greats.Every time Milan celebrates an important anniversary of its foundation, like the 100th in 1999 or the 110th last year, those close to the club commemorate the first captain of the team. On December 16, 1899, in addition next to Kilpin were English diplomat Edwards and Dutchman Knoote as well as Angelonu, Davies, Allison - the first names of an incomparable success story. The ceremony of Kilpin’s induction into the Famedio is scheduled for today, Tuesday, November 2, 2010.

Milan Chief Silvio Berlusconi Tells Coach Massimiliano Allegri: Play Ronaldinho Against Real Madrid If You Want To Win

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President Silvio Berlusconi has told Milan chief Massimiliano Allegri to play Ronaldinho against Real Madrid.

Some Q&A with the Real Madrid Fan!

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Last match Tanuj of therealmadridfan.com asked me a few questions prior to our trip to the Bernabeau. No surprise how the trip turned out, but I thought I would ask Tanuj some questions about Mourinho and Real Madrid prior to their visit to the San Siro.

Do you think Jose will adjust anything tactically considering the relative ease in which Madrid dispatched Milan at the Bernabeau?

I don’t think Jose would want to take the foot off the gas as it is important for us to stay focused and keep the momentum going. Another reason he would field the same side and go for an all out attack approach is the desire to finish at the top of the table and hope for a relatively easier opponent in the next round. Things would definitely be much different in San Siro but Jose knows how Milan are at home thanks to his time at Inter.

If CRON is on top of his game can anyone stop him?

I see only two scenarios in which Ronaldo can be effectively stopped. The first is two have two players mark him efficiently and they need to be at the top of their legs to keep up with his pace and agility. The other way around which works very well against Ronaldo is to be physical when marking him. However he is good with his physical ability too but any sort of physical challenges would keep him wary and prevent him from being free.

Who was the bigger impact signing for Madrid this summer: Carvalho, Khadira, or Ozil?

It would be hard to pick between the three to be honest. All three have been highly influential in their respective position. Carvalho has been an important element in the back which has helped solidify our back line, Khedira along with Alonso have been rock solid in keeping the ball moving in midfield and also in stopping opposition from penetrating while Ozil has been exceptional in creating chances and also chipping in with goals himself. If I have to pick between the three then I would go with Ozil because of his creativity and the chances that he’s created for others to score from.

Who would you believe to be more effective on Wednesday Robinho or Ronaldinho?

While both the Brazilians are both very creative and dangerous in attack, the threat of Ronaldinho seems a lot more to me than that of Robinho. Ronaldinho is lethal from the free kick and can provide wonderful balls for the likes of Ibrahimovich and Pato. Furthermore, he himself is more than capable to use his skills and trickery to his and Milan’s advantage.

Does Milan’s self proclaimed best attack in Europe scare you?

Definitely yes. It would be wrong to write off a team like Milan on the basis of their recent form. In my opinion, Pato is one of the players who can pop out of nowhere and be the game changer. Add to that, the aerial threat of Ibrahimovich cannot be ignored too. Another player who goes unnoticed and unmentioned is Seedorf, he is one of those players who have a lot of work to do in defence and also going forward in stringing together neat interplay.

Does this team with the addition of Jose Mourinho have what it takes to return you to CL Glory?

Yes I believe so. Mourinho has been critical of those players who need to do a lot more to make the first team and also been all praises for the ones who have been performing well. Both these things coming from a man like Mourinho who has achieved so much in the European scenario is worth noticing. His tactics took some time in developing amid the changes in the squad but the effects are quite visible now. The team is strong from back to front, the defence which has always been our Achilles heel has been great this season and going forward we have been patient and smart to keep the ball moving.

Make sure you are back here for the match on Wednesday, misery usually breeds company…

THE ROSSONERI SQUAD FOR MILAN-REAL MADRID

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MILAN - Coach Allegri has named his 21-man squad for the match against Real Madrid, to be played tomorrow at 20.45 CET at the San Siro:Abbiati, Amelia, Antonini, Jankulovski, Nesta, Papastathopoulos, Thiago Silva, Zambrotta, Yepes, Abate, Ambrosini, Boateng, Flamini, Gattuso, Pirlo, Seedorf, Ibrahimovic, Inzaghi, Pato, Robinho and Ronaldinho. Unavailable: Bonera, Oddo;Not called up: Strasser.