07-24-2012, 02:58 PM
Kastriot, thanks for the link, but I must say I've only seen that news on goal.com so far. Either way, it's a nice try if true lol 
WCMilan, I agree, that's a pretty big hint from Mbiwa that he's close to a move. I presume we've pretty much already agreed personal terms based on his comments, while Montpellier should be back next week from their American tour to negotiate the deal.
As Reza updated (thanks Reza!), Ely's on loan to Reggina. About the players we spoke of, Valoti and De Sciglio (El Shaarawy too to some extent) are part of the first team squad). Cristante, Ely, Albertazzi, Zigoni, Kingsley Boateng, Beretta and Ganz all playing experience with the first team squad, while Calvano, Fosatti (I think), Hottor (again I think), Prosenik and Verdi have all been called up for the first team squad, though I'm not sure if they played.
Point is, we are seeing these guys fighting for places to play a part in our future and they do show potential to do so. However, I think we can agree we need to see them playing a more prominent role in the squad than simply playing the odd random match. I also agree that in Italy we always see 25 year olds being seen as talents who can grow, which was fine up until around 10 years ago, but these days football's evolved and young players grow much faster.
What I will say is I think Allegri's been important for us here. Under Carlo, youngsters pretty much never got a look in, with there being a clear preference for established stars, while Leo worked with what he had, mostly re-integrating homegrown players who had been out of the club (Antonini and Abate). Allegri has given youngsters a much bigger chance to play an important role in the side. Merkel and Strasser are hopefully the start to a much bigger trend in the club with youth players coming through and taking on responsibility in the squad. Last season, El Shaarawy broke through too to great effect, while based on what I hear I think Valoti might have done had it not been for injuries. De Sciglio too broke through to show he can be trusted and it was refreshing to see Allegri wasn't afraid to put him in against Inter in the derby, even if we did end up losing.
WCMilan, I agree, that's a pretty big hint from Mbiwa that he's close to a move. I presume we've pretty much already agreed personal terms based on his comments, while Montpellier should be back next week from their American tour to negotiate the deal.
(07-24-2012, 01:30 PM)Arildonardo Wrote: I know some of the players are still very young, but in my opinion at least at 19-21 you should be close to getting chances in the first team squad at least. But I guess in Italy you're still considered a talent at 25, unlike elsewhere.
Thanks for the info anyway. Interesting to see how our youngsters develop, they could save us a lot of money in the future if they turn out to be first team players.
As Reza updated (thanks Reza!), Ely's on loan to Reggina. About the players we spoke of, Valoti and De Sciglio (El Shaarawy too to some extent) are part of the first team squad). Cristante, Ely, Albertazzi, Zigoni, Kingsley Boateng, Beretta and Ganz all playing experience with the first team squad, while Calvano, Fosatti (I think), Hottor (again I think), Prosenik and Verdi have all been called up for the first team squad, though I'm not sure if they played.
Point is, we are seeing these guys fighting for places to play a part in our future and they do show potential to do so. However, I think we can agree we need to see them playing a more prominent role in the squad than simply playing the odd random match. I also agree that in Italy we always see 25 year olds being seen as talents who can grow, which was fine up until around 10 years ago, but these days football's evolved and young players grow much faster.
What I will say is I think Allegri's been important for us here. Under Carlo, youngsters pretty much never got a look in, with there being a clear preference for established stars, while Leo worked with what he had, mostly re-integrating homegrown players who had been out of the club (Antonini and Abate). Allegri has given youngsters a much bigger chance to play an important role in the side. Merkel and Strasser are hopefully the start to a much bigger trend in the club with youth players coming through and taking on responsibility in the squad. Last season, El Shaarawy broke through too to great effect, while based on what I hear I think Valoti might have done had it not been for injuries. De Sciglio too broke through to show he can be trusted and it was refreshing to see Allegri wasn't afraid to put him in against Inter in the derby, even if we did end up losing.