Saying Goodbye…
By: Gianfranco | May 20th, 2008Before we get to far into the transfer season we have a job to do…
For every poor Brazilian signing: Emerson, Digao, Roque Junior and to some extent Ronald0, the Milan brass have uncovered some gems who fit seamlessly into the Milan family such as Kaka, Pato, Serginho, and Cafu. On Sunday two of those gents played their last game in the Rossoneri and though I may at times be extra hard on the Brazilians in the squad it is hard to not pay tribute to Cafu and Serginho.
Cafu, to many, is the Brazilian equivalent to Il Capitano and really was most at home playing on the opposite of the living legend. Had Cafu came on the squad earlier than 2003 it would have been hard to deny that Milan was the home of the world’s two best wingbacks. Not only did Cafu play excellent club football he excelled for the Selecao and trained a new generation of wingbacks as well. Best wishes to Cafu, enjoy…
What is there to say about Serginho? There has never been a player more versatile on the pitch for the Rossoneri, and there has never been a player who filled in more admirably for during Maldini’s injuries. I always missed Il Capitano but felt a certain comfort knowing Serginho was going to be lighting up the left flank and putting some of the best measured crosses I have ever seen into the danger zone. Injuries shortened his career, but it certainly didn’t hinder some of these great moments.
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its cool filippo.
VARGAS looks a brilliant player with a sweet left foot. hope we aquire him.
as for the greatest wingback definitely il capitano. don’t get me wrong cafu and carlos had a slight edge offensively but like ‘a’ said paolo is the complete player.
also agree with Langkau Fiction; serginho very underrated
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Great players both are a joy to watch.
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vargas does not appeal to me as a great yet. maybe in a few years. and since im bored i chose to share this with you guys a flamini comment to la gazzeta dello sport:’Serie A is returning to the top. The problems are water under the bridge, lots of great players will come to Italy.’
The Frenchman also said he was glad to have the British tabloids off his back.
‘If you say that in Italy the newspapers are not so interested in player’s private lives you take a weight off my heart,’ he said.
‘In England, where otherwise I’m fine, paparazzi chasing players with new girls are a nightmare.’
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Funny observation by Flamini, back to Dossena, he is very versatile and can play on both flanks. Moggi the crook is comparing him to a young Zambro. I like Zambro and would like him at Milan but he is a quick fix for a very permanent problem.
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Milan asking 12M, potentially, for Gila, any thoughts??
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lol @ Flamini.. talks too much..
What I like about Zambro is that he’s versatile AND experienced.. He’s 31 now, so if he comes, he’ll probably last about 2-3 years.. and in those 2-3 years, we need to find a long term full-back..
So I’d like Zambro, despite his inconsistent form, b/c there aren’t many amazing full-backs these days.. I’d like Di Silvestri, but he’s a right-back, and we have Oddo/Bonera.. our problem is left-back..
And speaking of Oddo, I call on Galliani to register Oddo is this course called Crossing 101, this summer..
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zambrotta can stay for three years . after that michele albertazzi walks into the side as the real heir of “il capitano”
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sushan is that kid any good because if you are going to be maldini’s heir you got to be good.
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J, he is hands down the most eloquent footy player. Ever. Very intelligent man (except when he’s having his very occasional hissy-fits and walks around the entire field when being substituted…We still love him anyway.)
Bless both Cafu and Serginho.
I am excited about the Dossena links. Seriously, I shake my head when I think about the state of our fullbacks. Paolo has been exquisite this season and when he makes his announcement, my heart can rest easy. Nonetheless, we need to of course look at the long term. Massi “I don’t know how to cross” Oddo…enough said.
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I’m also happy about Albertazzi and Darmian, I just hope that Carletto will give them chances to play, and this doesn’t turn into another Gourcuff saga. Who speaking of which, I hope is put on loan next season. No joke. The kid needs to play.
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gourcuff should start playing in the primavera for a bit play fantastickly there then convince ancelotti to give him a somewhat starting role thats what fergie did with uniteds new talent anderson.
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12 million only for gila thats pathetic i know he is not perfect but he’s young and with renewed confidence he may become a deadly striker.
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“I chose the Rossoneri because the Italian championship is once again the best,” revealed the 24-year-old.
“I’ve not come here for money, if that was the case, many other major players would be in Italy.
“Next year we will win the Scudetto and UEFA Cup.
“Milan is a great club and has everything, when I played at the San Siro with Arsenal it gave me chills.”
I hope so Flame, I hope so. (Yep, Flame is totally my new nickname for Flamini. Such a great name.) I also think it’s totally cool that he’s half-Italian.
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I think we are to harsh on Oddo, what we dont realize is his crosses are on par with normal fullbacks, we are just to used to Maldini and Serginho serving balls in. Janks is right on par with Oddo, where is his flack. Oddo also crosses every time so he has a higher rate of failure, he should just learn to control it more and pass more instead of always thinking long ball.
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Hana, seedorf is definitely charismatic. n he even sings well too
also i totally agree about lovin the fact that flamini’s half-italian!!! i should have guessed it before cuz he does have serious good hair potential, n therefore he most have some italian in him. lol!Posted from
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I meant Cafu in place of Serginho sorry…
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That’s what they all say, Hana, that’s what they all say.
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Gian, but u have to admit oddo’s crosses from the right flank were far better when he played for lazio. i’m jus fed up of us getting into promising positions and then oddo puts in (or actually out) a wasteful cross
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Hana, i hope that flamini gets “chills” everytime he plays at the san siro cuz he was AMAZING against us when he played for arsenal. i’m glad we dont have to play against him any time soon
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Peter and Langkau Fiction - u guys are right regarding Serginho.
One thing that i will def miss is that he was always a good substitute, whenever he came on he did bring a spark on the pitch with him and made genuine contributions.
Brocchi, Favalli, Bonera take note!
Its soo true, u only really miss em when they’re gone!
Regarding Seedorf, i have to say as much as i would have loved to have seen him play in the Euro’s, it will be good to know he will be fresh for next season!
Also glad to hear Kaka isnt going to the Olympics!
My main worry is that obviously most Milan fans will also be supporting the Azzuri and wanting them to go all the way, i just worry as to what toll this will take on the Rino, Ambro and Pirlo??
They ALL look like they could do with a rest as it is!
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Gianfranco, is there a seat next to you on the Dii Diii Drogba boat?! im starting to like the fellow. or i just like to yell “Diiii Diiiiiii”
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you have just seen the many faces of drogba tonight. yes we need that sort of player but we don’t need him.
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I believe Flamini when he says he’s here for prestige.
When Arsenal played us, he took off like a bullet after the final whistle to get Maldini’s jersey. I felt a rush of affection even then.
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you have to be kidding - after watching the marathon final, am changing my mind about drogba - ineffective on the pitch, constant diver (he could teach pippo or c.ron a thing or two, he’s really that fragile and unsteady!) - cribbing, whining and to top it off gets a needless red card with 15 odd mins of play still left in a mega final - NO thank you, lets get adebeyor - he’s got the strenght, the height, the goals and with all the ruckus in the aresnal camp, could be ready to move
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oh no adeba is worse than drogba ROQUE SANTA CRUZ is the answer.
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