(08-29-2017, 01:59 AM)Aficio Wrote: I think the 3 CB formation is currently not feasible.

Romagnoli is finding his form after injury. His performance in Europa League was not encouraging.

Bonucci & Musa are new player, they also need some time to build chemistry with the ones around them. We need a cohesive team first.

(08-29-2017, 02:42 AM)somedevil Wrote: I am surprised to see such meltdowns from our fans all over the Internet. Maybe over the last few years we have gotten used to panicking and the habit sticks.

We are a few games into the season. With a brand new team with tons of potential. Let's wait until December until we make any definite conclusions.

(08-28-2017, 11:55 PM)WCmilan Wrote: Not to instigate anything, but did anyone see Belotti's gorgeous bicycle kick goal against Sassuolo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfZLockKkT0

I'll be honest, I'm happy with Andre Silva. I think he can score goals & he's very technical. Plus, we have Cutrone who will continue improving.
I'm not so happy with Calhanoglu. He comes up with some delicious crosses/passing & through balls but very static. I'm not sure if this is because of his extended time off. Reminds me of Honda tbh.

(08-29-2017, 03:45 AM)Ryo Wrote: I see a lot of positives to be honest, more so than negatives. You can complain all you want that this or that player didn't get purchased, or that this or that player wasn't performing. But it was ONE game (well, actually 63 minutes until Biglia came on), and we actually WON it. The entire team has been upgraded so that instead of the bare minimum of expectations, we are actually trying to fight for a CL place. What more do you want?

(08-29-2017, 05:04 AM)WCmilan Wrote: It seems like we have the quality now. All our players are capable, they show it and have shown it wherever they have played. Nobody we bought is a fodder IMO, Calhanoglu, if he doesn't straighten up his fitness & figure out his squad role better, could be (not his fault, more Montella).

One thing is absolutely certain, Locatelli should 100% start over Montolivo from now on.

That makes me somewhat question Montella, but I'd wait at least two months to see how things progress. For now I think it's way too early to complain! Let's just enjoy winning games lol. I remember the commentators on Sunday saying we haven't won our first two league matches since 2012 IIRC (can't remember if that was the year).

Plus, we can't be disappointed if come January we have 1,2 or even 3 players who aren't all we thought they'd be. It's very common when out of a pool of 11+ new players come in. When clubs sign 4-5 signings most of the time at least one of them doesn't work out. So, even at that point we should not point fingers. It's just a natural chain of events when you have an entire squad to redo.

Also just to clarify, I'm not saying Calhanoglu is a bad player. Two seasons ago or less he was one of the hottest prospects around and very impressive in CL for Bayer. I just don't see him being utilized properly in Montella's tactical setup.

In terms of the panic in general, I think it's due to the fact that we played against Cagliari as bad as we played yesterday. Fans are super excited because of all the changes, they'll easily be disappointed if our gameplay remains just as bad as last season.