04-23-2012, 09:55 AM
Allegri should take some of the blame for the result yesterday imo. His selection of Seedorf behind the forwards is irritating seeing as Seedorf NEVER performs there anymore. Also sticking with Ibra was irritating, as he didn't deserve to stay on the pitch and imo I'd rather see Maxi at least working for the side.
However, for me Allegri should remain coach and I have no doubts about this. What he's achieved is highly respectable, and he should be backed properly, rather than be asked to work with freebies all the time.
The players on the other hand take a greater share of responsibility in my view. Ibra might be spoken of as a leader in this squad, but right now I wouldn't hesitate on selling him if the right offer came in. Performances like yesterday simply decimate our team and it makes it impossible to perform for other players. We can keep saying he wins us matches on his own, but tbh if I remember correctly our record without him in the side is actually really good (would be grateful if anyone with the stats could post them). On the other hand, I'd hand the armband to Thiago
as his absence has been heavy and this period indicates how important he is. If Ambro and Rino are still here (as squad players, not starters), then Thiago's my third choice captain with him captain when the other two aren't playing.
Many of the older players must leave, I'd only look to keep Ambro, Rino (low cost and offers a lot to the sides mentality) and maybe Nesta (a big maybe). The rest as far as I'm concerned can leave. Guys like Maxi and Mesbah whose contracts are ending will need to be looked at on an individual basis. Mesbah has no place in Milan, though Maxi I'd probably keep as a squad player.
Finally, we need to get players who can improve the side. We have enough squad players with guys like Urby and Aquilani, now we need significant improvements.
However, for me Allegri should remain coach and I have no doubts about this. What he's achieved is highly respectable, and he should be backed properly, rather than be asked to work with freebies all the time.
The players on the other hand take a greater share of responsibility in my view. Ibra might be spoken of as a leader in this squad, but right now I wouldn't hesitate on selling him if the right offer came in. Performances like yesterday simply decimate our team and it makes it impossible to perform for other players. We can keep saying he wins us matches on his own, but tbh if I remember correctly our record without him in the side is actually really good (would be grateful if anyone with the stats could post them). On the other hand, I'd hand the armband to Thiago
as his absence has been heavy and this period indicates how important he is. If Ambro and Rino are still here (as squad players, not starters), then Thiago's my third choice captain with him captain when the other two aren't playing.
Many of the older players must leave, I'd only look to keep Ambro, Rino (low cost and offers a lot to the sides mentality) and maybe Nesta (a big maybe). The rest as far as I'm concerned can leave. Guys like Maxi and Mesbah whose contracts are ending will need to be looked at on an individual basis. Mesbah has no place in Milan, though Maxi I'd probably keep as a squad player.
Finally, we need to get players who can improve the side. We have enough squad players with guys like Urby and Aquilani, now we need significant improvements.