Extending from the Milan section, we are discussing who is a better player. These two players are caught in a rumour-mill between Fiorentina and Milan at present.. with a host of different possible transfer permutations.

But simply, who is better? tough call...

My vote was simple. Both great midfielders but Montolivo will be a more consistent performer and is less injury prone.

Giovanni10 wrote:My vote was simple. Both great midfielders but Montolivo will be a more consistent performer and is less injury prone.

That's probably the determining factor when choosing which one to buy out of the two. I think when they are both on their game, Aquilani is better. However, Montolivo is much more consistent, especially because Aquilani is super injury prone, only Owen Hargreaves is more fragile.

Montolivo is a year younger and is also regularly being called up to the NT, another plus.

Montolivo also has a better passing touch I believe. I think in the world last year he had one of the best efficiencies, maybe top ten if I recall correctly.

But with Aquilani, he has been plagued with injury at Roma, and he just came back at Juventus with full health and a consistent season, so considering that, he will only get better as he is getting back into the swing of things.

I will judge next season, but for now, probably Montolivo for consistency and passing.

Sushi Master wrote:Montolivo is a year younger and is also regularly being called up to the NT, another plus.

Well, Aquilani would have a regular spot with the national team, but once again, injuries...

@JNC, I haven't looked into their passing efficiencies, but Aquilani does have very good passing. I'm not going to start posting videos because it pisses me off when people try to prove their point like that, but his 'rabona' against Milan and his amazing performance against Real Madrid in 2008 immediately come to mind. There's really not much to choose between them and it'll probably be right, as you said, to wait a season before deciding on which is better.

Oh I am aware Aquilani is immensely creative and what not, but I am just saying Montolivo edges him out slightly, but injuries have plagued him, and Aquilani was in a new environment with Juventus whereas Montolivo is very familiar with Fiorentina so naturally a chemistry exists there.

Next season will be the decisive factor, unless Aquilani remains at Anfield.

Montolivo for reasons already posted above also I don't think Aquilani had a good season last year. He is so inconsistent and that is why I wouldn't want him at Milan over Montolivo.

IzzyC08 wrote:Montolivo for reasons already posted above also I don't think Aquilani had a good season last year. He is so inconsistent and that is why I wouldn't want him at Milan over Montolivo.

He did not have a good season ? He came off from injury, to a new team, and played a ton of games injury-free.

Monotlivo gets my vote, if Aquilani wasn't so injury prone we wouldn't even have this discussion.

Everyone rates Aquilani's shot so highly, and he does have a cannon, but everyone seems to forget that Montolivo has a cannon for a leg as well. Montolivo is and will continue to be more consistant, Aquilani is a genius, but can't stay away from injuries. For me Montolivo is more dynamic since he can play that defensive mid role as a tough tackler or as that creative force in the mid, Aquilani is limited to be the creator.

Milantildeath wrote:Everyone rates Aquilani's shot so highly, and he does have a cannon, but everyone seems to forget that Montolivo has a cannon for a leg as well. Montolivo is and will continue to be more consistant, Aquilani is a genius, but can't stay away from injuries. For me Montolivo is more dynamic since he can play that defensive mid role as a tough tackler or as that creative force in the mid, Aquilani is limited to be the creator.

LMAO ,,

The problem with monty is sometimes he blasts shots nonstop miles over the bar. However like against new zealand he sometimes does have a good shot as well.

I like aqua better and think he will be better but it 's monty for now.

Montolivo. Elaborated in the Milan section.

Monto winning 10-0 wow.

Milantildeath wrote:Everyone rates Aquilani's shot so highly, and he does have a cannon, but everyone seems to forget that Montolivo has a cannon for a leg as well. Montolivo is and will continue to be more consistant, Aquilani is a genius, but can't stay away from injuries. For me Montolivo is more dynamic since he can play that defensive mid role as a tough tackler or as that creative force in the mid, Aquilani is limited to be the creator.

It's funny how you don't realize Montolivo is someone who loves wasting chances, but then again I've already told you this in the past, and now Zarola, confirms it.

Montolivo

Yes, that Monto fellow. Leave Aquilani at Liverpool. Thanks.

Aquilani has more quality than montolivo in terms of passing,shooting and creativity..

But montolivo is the better all-round player..I mean defensively he is way better than aquilani in terms of tackling and positioning..
Although sometimes i feel montolivo is very indecisive..

At the moment its montolivo although my preference would be aquilani provided he's injury free..

Aquilani and I wouldnt think twice. Any skill you can think of Aquilani does it better. I rate them about even in terms of playmaking and the mental side of the game. The only thing Montolivo has over Aquilani is that he hasnt been injured as much. But ill take the talent and the ability to change games anyday.

checazzofai wrote:Aquilani and I wouldnt think twice. Any skill you can think of Aquilani does it better. I rate them about even in terms of playmaking and the mental side of the game. The only thing Montolivo has over Aquilani is that he hasnt been injured as much. But ill take the talent and the ability to change games anyday.

I agree, but with Aquilani being injury prone it just ruined his career for a bit, hate to say it but blame Roma's medics. Anyways, if he wasn't injury prone as I said in the past, Aquilani for sure. I still prefer Aquilani over Montolivo though, but reality is... right now Montolivo is better.

Seriously, if Aquaman had more consistency and less injuries, this seriously would not have been much of a contest. Montolivo is an great talent and he indeed get my vote, but the man has a yellow belly thing going on man. Something about the big matches gets to him and a big club need guys who aren't "afraid" of a challenge.

As Carlo put, the man plays like he is afraid of his own shadow...

Doc wrote:Seriously, if Aquaman had more consistency and less injuries, this seriously would not have been much of a contest. Montolivo is an great talent and he indeed get my vote, but the man has a yellow belly thing going on man. Something about the big matches gets to him and a big club need guys who aren't "afraid" of a challenge.

As Carlo put, the man plays like he is afraid of his own shadow...

Exactly what I said...

sciacca wrote:

checazzofai wrote:Aquilani and I wouldnt think twice. Any skill you can think of Aquilani does it better. I rate them about even in terms of playmaking and the mental side of the game. The only thing Montolivo has over Aquilani is that he hasnt been injured as much. But ill take the talent and the ability to change games anyday.

I agree, but with Aquilani being injury prone it just ruined his career for a bit, hate to say it but blame Roma's medics. Anyways, if he wasn't injury prone as I said in the past, Aquilani for sure. I still prefer Aquilani over Montolivo though, but reality is... right now Montolivo is better.

I dont agree that Montolivo is better right now. he was just more consistent last year, but I think thats because he was in a more comfortable situation with Fiorentina. For the game with Spain id rather see Aquilani(even tho both will probably get a chance). Yes Montolivo is an elegant player with good playmaking skills but like Doc said if you growl at him he backs down. Im still not convinced he can be a star at a club like Milan or Inter. Hopefully for the National teams sake Im wrong but I just dont see why people want him so bad.

checazzofai wrote:

sciacca wrote:

checazzofai wrote:Aquilani and I wouldnt think twice. Any skill you can think of Aquilani does it better. I rate them about even in terms of playmaking and the mental side of the game. The only thing Montolivo has over Aquilani is that he hasnt been injured as much. But ill take the talent and the ability to change games anyday.

I agree, but with Aquilani being injury prone it just ruined his career for a bit, hate to say it but blame Roma's medics. Anyways, if he wasn't injury prone as I said in the past, Aquilani for sure. I still prefer Aquilani over Montolivo though, but reality is... right now Montolivo is better.

I dont agree that Montolivo is better right now. he was just more consistent last year, but I think thats because he was in a more comfortable situation with Fiorentina. For the game with Spain id rather see Aquilani(even tho both will probably get a chance). Yes Montolivo is an elegant player with good playmaking skills but like Doc said if you growl at him he backs down. Im still not convinced he can be a star at a club like Milan or Inter. Hopefully for the National teams sake Im wrong but I just dont see why people want him so bad.

Montolivo in a more comfortable situation at Fiorentina????

He is the captain and focal point of the squad, he had to deal with a new coach and they lost Jovetic. While Juve possesed better players to assist Aquilani and still Montolivo had a better season. I prefer the way Montolivo plays as well. You guys say Montolivo may fold in big games, but Aquilani doesn't even have to face a big team to crumble.

Once again, that had to do with his injuries, if he wasn't injury prone, you wouldn't even claim that.