Is it finally safe to say that Merkel was over-hyped?
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Re: Is it finally safe to say that Merkel was over-hyped?
I still have high hopes for Merkel, if can get 20+ starts a season and stay fit he'll come good, besides his still a baby for Milan standards
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Re: Is it finally safe to say that Merkel was over-hyped?
did anyone else see didacs amazing early cross that lead to espanyols goal vs betis?? looks like our loanees are doing a good job, wish they would return to replace the veterans and headless chickens..
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Re: Is it finally safe to say that Merkel was over-hyped?
Merkel now has a blog about life in Genoa. (Thanks to Serge Gnabry for posting this originally.)
http://www.spox.com/de/sport/fussball/international/merkel-kolumne/alexander-merkel-kolumne-fc-genua-saisonstart-serie-a-ac-milan-inter-mailand-miroslav-klose.html
http://www.spox.com/de/sport/fussball/international/merkel-kolumne/alexander-merkel-kolumne-fc-genua-saisonstart-serie-a-ac-milan-inter-mailand-miroslav-klose.html
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Re: Is it finally safe to say that Merkel was over-hyped?
Another start for Merkel... I figured Genoa's midfield couldn't be that outstanding to keep him out. Glad to see him making his way and I hope he keeps it up.
Side note. Strasser scored today. What what!...
Side note. Strasser scored today. What what!...
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Re: Is it finally safe to say that Merkel was over-hyped?
allegri doesn't know how to handle youngsters, just look at elshaarawi and merkel before him. merkel didn't really flop with us, it's just that he was under immense pressure(who could blame him!), so he made some mistakes and felt lost in midfield, didn't really know what to do with the ball or how to position himself properly. same also happening with elshaarawi right now, they only get last 5 minutes of every game, barely enough time to prove or learn anything...
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Re: Is it finally safe to say that Merkel was over-hyped?
who says that merkel flopped for us? in fact, he was very impressive and earned some starts even after we recovered our first team players.
now hes getting continuous minutes in genoa and hes playing his role fairly well. i hope to see him getting some chances in center mid though...
and el shaarawi was never expected to get lots of time with us. maybe once were playing with some regularity, hell get more chances. definitely in the coppa italia at the latest.
now hes getting continuous minutes in genoa and hes playing his role fairly well. i hope to see him getting some chances in center mid though...
and el shaarawi was never expected to get lots of time with us. maybe once were playing with some regularity, hell get more chances. definitely in the coppa italia at the latest.
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Re: Is it finally safe to say that Merkel was over-hyped?
i guess el sharaawy will get a few more minutes now that we are short of options upfront
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Re: Is it finally safe to say that Merkel was over-hyped?
Merkel did not 'flop' due to mismanagement, nor did he star, he simply played like the 18 year old kid that he was for us. Regardless of his potential, no coach can make Merkel look better than he is, which is a useful talent who is growing and learning all the time. We have a crowded midfield when everyone is fit, and Merkel was only ever considered due to a crisis, he was frankly fortunate to ever get the time he did and even then, it's more than Leonardo would have ever given him.
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Re: Is it finally safe to say that Merkel was over-hyped?
I say we let go of Ambro, Flamini,and Seedorf end of this season then bring in Merkel and a WC MF!
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Re: Is it finally safe to say that Merkel was over-hyped?
red&blacklegion wrote:I say we let go of Ambro, Flamini,and Seedorf end of this season then bring in Merkel and a WC MF!
Flamini is actually decent under Allegri. Keep him.
But Ambro and Seedorf have to go
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Re: Is it finally safe to say that Merkel was over-hyped?
If El Shaarawy, Strasser & Merkel were in the same team...
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Re: Is it finally safe to say that Merkel was over-hyped?
Ambrosini and Seedorf are 100% done at the end of this season, if not the season after that, I'm sure of this. Gattuso has about a 50% chance of being able to play again, so we should prepare for his departure as well. I see no reason to get rid of Flamini, unless he cannot bounce back from his injury. In the wake of all this I see us bringing in or back at the very least three players. In my opinion Merkel and Strasser will be back for sure, while that leaves room for us to either purchase a mid-fielder or rely on the young Simone Calvano, either way I'm content.
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Re: Is it finally safe to say that Merkel was over-hyped?
Great for both Strasser and Merkal to get playing time now so hopefully in the next year or so they'll be ready for the MIlan midfield, as MTD pointed out, Ambro i think is 100% finished at the club, not sure about Seedorf just yet?
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Re: Is it finally safe to say that Merkel was over-hyped?
i'd like to have both merkel and strasser back today rather than tomorrow but what's the point in bringing them back if Mr allegri isn't going to give them chances and playing time??
he actually had more faith in 3 finished midfielders(ambro, seedorf and gatusso) than merkel, strasser or even elsharaawi, tragic stuff really...
he actually had more faith in 3 finished midfielders(ambro, seedorf and gatusso) than merkel, strasser or even elsharaawi, tragic stuff really...
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Re: Is it finally safe to say that Merkel was over-hyped?
Neither Merkel or Strasser at their new clubs have gone anywhere close to outperforming Seedorf and Gattuso during the last season and it's hardly fair to compare them yet when they've been unable to play as regularly this season.
If Merkel or Strasser weren't getting regular game time then I'd rather they sit on our bench than that of another club, however they are in perfect situations gaining experience in Serie A in environments where they are not burdened by the expectation of a Scudetto. Let them be unless we're in an injury crisis.
If Merkel or Strasser weren't getting regular game time then I'd rather they sit on our bench than that of another club, however they are in perfect situations gaining experience in Serie A in environments where they are not burdened by the expectation of a Scudetto. Let them be unless we're in an injury crisis.
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Re: Is it finally safe to say that Merkel was over-hyped?
I agree with Dosto on this one.
Strasser and Merkel are taking huge strides now, i wouldn't want them back when they are finally breaking into their respective sides, and getting valuable time in Serie A.
But in the other hand i believe is of huge importance that we feed their hunger to reach the very top, and that the club encourage them with the intention of prepping to play for Milan.
Strasser and Merkel are taking huge strides now, i wouldn't want them back when they are finally breaking into their respective sides, and getting valuable time in Serie A.
But in the other hand i believe is of huge importance that we feed their hunger to reach the very top, and that the club encourage them with the intention of prepping to play for Milan.
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