The problem, I feel, is just a lack of effort? attention? being paid to fitness in training. The guys have the technique, but so do teams like Inter, Barca, Man Utd, and all of the other clubs in the top tier of Europe. The difference being that most of these other clubs can physically outlast Milan. I think that it is pretty evident that this current squad is transitional – Dinho’s future at Milan is very much based on his ability to get back to 100%. Realistically, I think management’s goal is Champions League qualification, which will allow them to recruit the experience players in defense, and a target man up front. I don’t really believe that an overhaul is needed, but as I have said many times before, we need the personnel that will allow us to use multiple different formations. Given that all of our strikers are pretty much of the same physical mold (3 slow, 1 quick, all fairly weak, not so good in the air), there is too much pressure on our midfield to create everything, which basically forces us to use 2 strikers.

when I say our front line needs strength, I don’t mean they have to be 6′5, 200 pounds. What I’m talking about are players that can fight off strong challenges from defenders – look at Messi; the dude gets hacked all of the time, but he fights to keep his feet and he makes good plays. Which of our strikers can do that? which of our strikers can hold up the ball and fend someone off? Look, the service is there – I can forgive poor finishing (for so long), but strikers that can’t create their own chances, who can’t beat a defender on their own are useless in the long run.