Mar
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Posted (admin) in Discussion Points, Random, Site Related on March-12-2009

AC Milan’s manager Carlo Ancelotti rates David Beckham much higher than his Brazilian lead striker Kaka. He also cited that Milan’s longtime players Paolo Maldini and Clarence Seedorf have loads of skills that should be learned by star players like Ronaldinho.

Ancelotti was seen showering his praises on David Beckham, explaining a few reasons for his persistent interest to recruit Beckham at Milan. He expressed that he was impressed at Beckham’s growth from a lead player at Manchester United in his early days to a legend now.

He is slower than Kaka, but he is tactically and technically better and is also very intelligent and hard working.

Ancelotti went to the extent of saying that it was Beckham’s character and commitment towards the game that impressed him more than his game plans. He also praised Beckham’s understanding of the game and his ability to handle pressure situations.

Ancelotti also criticized star Brazilian striker Ronaldinho for relying on his talents alone for his success. Ancelotti expressed his views that the players’ physical conditions and commitment to training were equally, if not more, important to developing playing skills.

Players like him do everything based on talent. I have trained a variety of magnificent players and the majority think that they can make the difference with their talent alone,

That is not true In the modern game if you do not stay in great physical condition and are not working in training then it is hard to shine during matches.

He compared Maldini’s disciplined training strategies and Seedorf’s commitment to that of Ronaldinho and wanted the injured star to learn from them. The Brazilian has been under severe criticism for getting prone to injuries more often than in the past. This is something that he has to look forward to resolve quickly as it is his career that is in stake.

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Mar
09
    

Ac Milan 3-0 Atalanta

Milan scores an impressive victory

AC Milan scored an impressive and important victory over Atalanta at the San Siro Stadium in Milan. The 3-0 win, which comes after fourth placed Fiorentina’s 2-0 loss against Palermo, took Milan five points adrift of Fiorentina and to a safer position to get hold of the Champions’ League spot.

Milan dominated the match against the 10th placed Atalanta right from the start to finish. Milan closed off the match with Filippo Inzaghi’s hat-trick. Inzaghi opened his scoring spree in the seventh minute with a beautiful half volley off a cross from Marek Jankulovski past Atalanta’s goalkeeper, Consigli. Milan missed a few close chances to score after Pato’s near perfect shots were drifted off by the goalkeeper.

Inzaghi finally made it 2-0 in the 71st minute after Pato fooled Consigli and opened up the net only to pass the ball to Inzaghi, who easily shot it through. He followed it up soon with a third in the 74th minute with a wonderful shot off a Jankulovski cross. It was all over for Atalanta from there and Milan warded off any serious threat from Atalanta to come back into the match.

The last minutes close to the finish saw standing ovation for both Beckham and Inzaghi from the Milan fans. Milan’s happy manager, Carlo Ancelotti will look to carry forward this excellent form of Milan through the rest of the season and secure a direct berth in the Champions’ League.

Goals: Filippo Inzaghi 7′ ; 71′; 73′

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Mar
03
    

Sampdoria 2-1 Ac Milan

Serie A Round 26
Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Genoa

Milan suffers more setbacks

AC Milan’s quest for the Serie A title took a severe blow after they were thrashed by the 14th placed Sampdoria 2-1 at the Ferraris stadium in Genoa. The debacle comes after a shocking UEFA Cup exit at the hands of Werder Bremen, making it a very tough week for Milan and its fans. This loss adds to the slowly fading title hopes for Milan.

The match was a follow up after UEFA Cup exits for both Milan and Sampdoria, with both the teams looking to salvage some pride in front of their fans. After the season was ravaged by injuries to most of its star players, Milan pinned its hopes on the newly signed David Beckham and Pato. However, Sampdoria’s hero of the day, Antonio Cassano, came up with a brilliant performance to put paid to their plans to make it a big day.

Cassano drew the first blood for Sampdoria after sending in a header in the 33rd minute past Milan’s out of form goalkeeper Christiano Abbiati. Cassano set up another goal in the 51st minute after sending across a pass to Pazzini, who made no mistake. There was some consolation for Milan after Pato pulled one up for the visitors in the 80th minute with an excellent header but it was too late to stage a comeback.

Milan is still 12 points shy of the league leader Inter Milan and 5 points away from second placed Juventus. With a dozen matches left to be played, Milan will look forward to its star performers to turn the tables in their favor.

Goals:

Sampdoria: Antonio Cassano  33′ ; Giampaolo Pazzini  51′

Milan: Alexandre Pato  80′

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