(05-11-2012, 04:25 PM)ZvonimirBoban Wrote:(05-11-2012, 12:31 PM)ACMILAN1983 Wrote: Not sure where else to comment on this but has anyone read Pirlo's interview with Gazzetta? I've always been a huge fan of his, but his comments were a little rude imo.
Firstly, he says he left because Allegri wanted to play Van Bommel or Ambro in the centre and therefore didn't want him. The way I see it, that was a necessary change in our system as he was too vulnerable in the middle, and surely even he must have understood that. Also, it makes it sound like he was driven out which wasn't the case imo, as there were always alternative options on how to use him.
Secondly, he talks about the contract negotiations and he wanting more than others being a little younger. We've put in place a policy to only renew yearly for over 30s and he fit this criteria, he can't have complaints about it as everyone was treated equally.
Finally, he talks about Conte being a better tactician than both Carlo and Lippi. This is the one that irks me the most, as it was Carlo that gave him the breakthrough he needed to get where he is today, as well as trusting him in a role which no other top team in Europe would have gambled on. Lippi gave Pirlo his greatest break in International football by making him central to his Italy side.
In addition he mentions how he was disappointed at the club for putting up pictures of his elbows on Van Bommel in the Coppa, as he said we know he doesn't do that. I'm sorry but that's BS. Yes he never did it at Milan, but those elbows were clear to see and no one can deny what he was trying to do.
I respect Pirlo for what he's done for us, but these comments have left a sour taste in my mouth, as he just seems to disregard everyone who brought him to the top in football. He was better off not saying anything at all.
Sorry, Pirlo is officially on my hate list no.1 now.
My guess is that Pirlo was both hurt and shocked when Milan decided not to renew Pirlo's contract for what he believed was a reasonable (3 years) and he felt slighted for being dropped in the pecking order.
His attitude and anger against Milan has definitely shown. I don't hate Pirlo, but I am a little shocker at his immature attitude. I would have thought he was the most mature of the group but he couldn't handle the Milan snub.