(02-15-2011, 10:31 AM)ACMILAN1983 Wrote: I don't necessarily agree. If Strasser is to develop into a first team squad player, then he needs games. He's 20, soon to be 21 and is clearly a senior squad player, around the right point in his career to start finding his feet at senior level. Therefore, we have 2 options to help him grow. One is to give him space to find first team opportunities, meaning giving him a role as a backup to first team players. Making him third or fourth choice will mean he gets little to no game time, which won't help him grow.

The second option is to send him out on loan or co-ownership to get games. This can help him grow, but could hamper his growth if he's not played.

Results are important, but Strasser has shown he can cope with responsibility as a backup in the first team squad and make a contribution (moreso than some senior players now). The question is if he's mature enough to play a more important role in the squad.

(02-15-2011, 01:35 PM)Aficio Wrote: It is still early to make any judgment, so I tried to say something different

We need to watch the team until the end of season. If Strasser can kick Van Bommel out of the team, I'm more than happy, but if he is still not ready and this mercenary proves his usefulness and commitment, I must let Reza click the ban button

(02-16-2011, 01:44 AM)Gabriel426 Wrote: Mexes is okay since Luiz is gone to Chelsea, ESP since he is free transfer and is solid and simple in the air. At least he is a lot better than Bonera and Papa. I think Zambro and Antonini will be solid coming off the bench next year without injuries. But Milan still needs another LB, maybe Nagatomo will be available since he aint playing in Inter at all.
Midfield is the area where Milan needed the most work. Merkel and Strasser should be in the rotation along with Ambro and Flamini with Boateng. Then hopefully Ganso and Jucelei will be sign, as I really can't see Slowdorf playing another game for Milan, Pirlo should be sold for money with the arrival of Ganso, and Gattuso will be more of a leader off the pitch than on it. Strikers are fine as long as Pippo can come back and acts as the exp striker off the bench.

(02-16-2011, 11:08 AM)Vulli Wrote: Santos star Paulo Henrique Ganso says he will be playing in Milan next season
However, the Brazilian admits he's still to decide between Inter and AC Milan.

Ganso told Corriere dello Sport:

Next year I will play in Milano. Leonardo often calls me because he wants me at Inter also my agents have told me there is also interest from the Rossoneri. I'm happy because Milan is a great club, but I do not want to talk about the market out of respect to Santos fans

(02-16-2011, 10:41 AM)ACMILAN1983 Wrote: Mexes is in great form so far in 2011 and if he continues it, then him and Yepes as backup next season will be great. A LB will be needed, and I believe we might get Criscito. Genoa might have been keen to hang on to him in January, but they seem more prepared to deal in June, so next season I wouldn't be surprised to see him in a Milan shirt.

Seedorf is as good as gone imo, with Ganso taking his place (although Ganso seems keen on Inter due to Leo lately).

If Pirlo goes, then he will go free as his contract expires. I think we should keep him though, as I think he's very useful.