05-24-2011, 08:22 AM
I really don't mind having older players on the squad, but if they can't play consistently throughout the season, then it is pointless having them around. I also don't buy that they help younger players.....if thats the case, Baresi will be still playing for Milan.
People only want another year for Ambro, Slowdorf and even Gattuso is mainly b/c of sentimental values(which is great), and they think they will be good off the bench. But if having them is avoiding and slowing down Milan in getting players who are as good or even better than them, then it is stupid. Pls don't say stuff like Milan has no money to spend....since you will end up spending now than later. Or stuff like it is good to have them so guys like Merkel and Strausser and others can mature...how can youngsters get better if they don't have a chance to play real minutes. Now I am not saying to start Merkel and Strausser in a game together against Real or Barcelona in CL, but they still need to play in order to get exp.
People only want another year for Ambro, Slowdorf and even Gattuso is mainly b/c of sentimental values(which is great), and they think they will be good off the bench. But if having them is avoiding and slowing down Milan in getting players who are as good or even better than them, then it is stupid. Pls don't say stuff like Milan has no money to spend....since you will end up spending now than later. Or stuff like it is good to have them so guys like Merkel and Strausser and others can mature...how can youngsters get better if they don't have a chance to play real minutes. Now I am not saying to start Merkel and Strausser in a game together against Real or Barcelona in CL, but they still need to play in order to get exp.
