Summer Mercato 2011

[GeoTav]

3 players I've heard mentioned through various rumours about Milan' s interest are Santacroce, de Silvestri and Cristicio. Now not watching may Italian games, other than Milan obviously, I don't know much about them, other than what they are like on FM 2011! What are they actually like? At least if I know I can choose appropriately for my FM 2011 MIlan team.

Santacroce: One of the most promising Italian central defenders ... few years ago. He suffered an injury last season if I'm not wrong (and some minor injuries) and he didn't manage to take a starting spot again since he came back. The guy shouldn't be that expensive, he could turn into a very good defender as well as a mediocre one. Buying him would be a kind of bet.

De Silvestri: I always thought he was a good RB. The guy is physically and technically good, he just made bad choices of career IMO (joining Fiorentina at the wrong time). Anyway, not sure if he's been better than Abate this season, let's say they have completely different skills. So such a player could be a great purchase as he would be a sub for Abate but wouldn't be that far from his level and could even be better, so we would have two good and young RB with De Silvestri in Milan.

Criscito: Started his career as a CD, and since he is in Genoa, he plays on the left side of the defence. Some people don't rate him really highly, others think he's not good to play as a LB, but there are also people thinking he will be a great defender in a near future. I don't know what to think, I never was that impressed by him as a LB (but I think he's as good as Antonini, well, he is better in defence for sure). Anyway, he would be a good purchase, though a bit expensive, as he could play as a LB and CD if needed.

Buying these three players at the same time would be a great mercato BUT wouldn't solve our problems about the great defender taking the place of Nesta when he will retire.