Internazionale Main Thread IV

[Totally FRANK]

I don't mind letting go of Guarin either. I think at this point we must come to accept that the only way the club can buy players is to sell one of our 'big' names each year. Having come to terms with that, I would rather see Guarin go than any other sellable player. I agree that on his day he can be unbeatable but those days are just far and few between some very inconsistent displays and hoofing the ball to the crowd.

I would be happy if we can get Niangolan as a replacement. It will also leave Mazzarri with one less problem to deal with. Let's face it, he has been trying to find Guarin a good position in the team while maintaining some balance. And its been a huge failure, looking at the turn of results ever since Alvarez and Guarin switched positions. May be with Guarin gone, Alvarez can finally move forward in support of Palacio or the likes of Icardi/ Belfodil will get more playing time.

[Messinterista]

MATCH PREVIEW
Serie A Week 17
Inter - Milan
Stadio Giuseppe Meazza

The Derby della Madonnina is an unusually underwhelming affair this time as both Inter and Milan are struggling to find any consistency.

Both Inter and Milan have suffered in recent weeks and they have just won two games between them in the last 10 games, though nine points do separate them from each other.

Last weekend, the Nerazzurri's rather unspectacular unbeaten run which produced just three wins and five draws was brought to an end by former Coach Rafa Benitez and Napoli in a 4-2 defeat.

Ricky Alvarez's harsh dismissal in the second-half certainly snatched away the momentum Inter were building, but the costly defensive errors earlier in the game was what let the team down.

The Nerazzurri have conceded seven goals in their last two games and the defensive issues that held the team back last season seem to have resurfaced. Recent results have seen il Biscione slip to fifth and seven points behind the final Champions League place.

The FIGC has also ordered Inter's fan section - the Curva Nord - to be shut for this game, after anti-Napoli chants during the last game at the San Paolo. However, a final ruling is expected on Friday afternoon and there is a chance that the ban could be overturned.

As for Milan, their Monday night draw against Roma was another cracking game and one that the Rossoneri could have even won right at the end, despite being second-best for large portions of the match.

Twice the Diavolo fell behind, but they found the mental strength to rebound each time and equalise. While, there has been a lot of backroom unrest at the club, on the pitch at least there has been visible improvement.

Kaka might not have had a great game against the Giallorossi, but the Brazilian has certainly produced in some of the big games for Milan and his return to the side after an early injury has certainly helped bolster the team.

Mario Balotelli also continues to dominate the headlines too, and he had an abject game against Roma until in the decisive moment he found the right pass to Sulley Muntari for the equaliser late into the game.

Both teams also have a host of injury issues coming into the 181st League edition of the Milan derby. The Nerazzurri will be missing out on Diego Milito and Walter Samuel, while the Rossoneri have big problems up front with Robinho, Valter Birsa and Stephan El Shaarawy all out. Ignazio Abate and Emanuelson are also in doubt for this fixture.

On current form, it looks to be the Rossoneri who come into this derby with more momentum. With Alvarez set to miss out for Inter after his red card, they will be hard pressed for creativity. This derby could definitely swing either way.

Keep an eye on: Mario Balotelli (Milan) - It is hard to find any one else to talk about in this game than Balotelli. The Milan man has at times played like a man possessed but at others has shown his characteristic immaturity. Given his Inter past, he will be charged up for this one.

Stat Fact: Since 2005-06 season, Inter have only lost just one and won six of the last eight League editions of the Derby della Madonnina where they have been the designated home side.

Form Guide: Inter (W D D D L) Milan (D D W D D)

Last Season: Inter 1-1 Milan

Inter (probable): Handanovic; Campagnaro, Ranocchia, Rolando; Jonathan, Taider, Cambiasso, Kovacic, Nagatomo; Guarin, Palacio

Milan (probable): Abbiati; De Sciglio, Zapata, Bonera, Constant; Poli, De Jong, Muntari, Kaka; Balotelli, Matri

Source: http://www.football-italia.net/SerieA/m ... view/37144

[p_maldini_3]

So who gets naingollan?

[Messinterista]

Cellino: 'Nainggolan must go'

Radja Nainggolan said he hasn’t received firm offers, but Cagliari President Massimo Cellino warned “he has to go now.”

The midfielder has so far resisted all bids despite interest from the likes of Inter, Juventus, Milan, Roma, Fiorentina and overseas at Everton, Manchester City and Manchester United.

“You journalists are the ones who talk about the transfer market, not me,” the Belgian international told Sky Sport Italia after tonight’s 1-1 draw with Napoli.

“I haven’t received any offers and I am happy to play here at Cagliari.”

However, President Cellino spoke to the media after the game and painted a very different picture, apparently irritated by the fact the Stadio Sant’Elia still allows only 5,000 fans due to restructuring work.

“Nainggolan will definitely go. Not even in January, he can go tomorrow,” snapped the patron.

“He has six or seven clubs looking for him and I can’t keep hold of him again. It’s not an issue of money, as even if they give me less than his price-tag, he’ll still go. If he doesn’t want to go, I’ll send him away.

“We play in a stadium worthy of Serie C, the players had to travel all around Italy for two years because we weren’t allowed a home stadium. I can’t keep anyone in these conditions.

“From tomorrow anyone who wants to leave Cagliari is free to do so. Those who remain do so only if they want to and that’s their problem. I wouldn’t stay in this situation.

“Does that apply to Davide Astori too? It applies to everyone, I don’t rule anybody out.”

Source: http://www.football-italia.net/43075/ce ... an-must-go

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Lets get Naings and Astori.

[Lombardiamia]

Is Astori an upgrade?

[p_maldini_3]

lomba, what's the word on the playground? where is naingollan going?

[RomaShield27]

[Lombardiamia]

[Lombardiamia]

Those first 70 mins were an abortion to football. I hope I never get to see such a hideous lineup ever again.
Palacio is a class act.

[kros]

MILANO SIAMO NOI!!!

Ok, the derby sucked ... Inter sucked for most of the game. But, this being a derby, and Inter having won it, I frankly don't give a Fuck

Palacio's goal was superb ... one of the best derby goals I have seen in my long Inter-fan career. Guarin also played a great game (he often gets wrong even the simplest of passes, but damn I like his fighting spirit). The rest all gave average to below average performances. I think we really missed Alvarez in the mf.

I am expecting a good strengthening of the squad in January especially since the 3rd place is at just 5 points. It would be a pity not to at least try. I am not expecting great arrivals ... a very rare thing in January, but hey, wasn't this club take over supposed to give us a certain financial boost. Now its the time to prove it.

[zafferano]

linter-riparte-da-palacio

Non è elegante lo so, ma ogni tanto si devono dire le cose come stanno e non come si vorrebbero vedere nel comune senso dell’informazione sportiva, si dovrebbe avere il coraggio di scendere dal solito carro su cui tutti salgono perchè va per la maggiore, ed allora prendo spunto dalla vittoria nel derby per fare una rapidissima disamina e dire come io vedo le cose, magari mi sbaglio..
E’ dalla scorsa stagione che la società nerazzurra subisce attacchi a mezzo stampa anche motivati e che si denigra il lavoro della compagine allora capitanata da Stramaccioni. Da controaltare si ergeva la statuaria forza della compagine cugina e la classe cristallina dell’ex numero 45 nerazzurro accolto come Messi ed incensato di ogni lode per aver trascinato a suon di rigori farlocchi il Milan in una champions immeritata a spese di una coraggiosa Fiorentina.
Ci veniva poi proposto il suddetto fenomeno come totem dell’Italia intera, come unico campione nostrale capace di risolvere lo stato asfittico delle squadre azzurre infarcite di giocatori mediocri.
Balle dico io….allora come adesso.
E’ passato un anno, e dopo non aver vinto il derby nemmeno nella scorsa stagione ma anzi dopo essere riusciti a prendere gol di testa da Schelotto, anche questa stagione si era aperta con attacchi e sorrisini a mezzo stampa e davanti ai microfoni.
Basta che l’uomo con la cravatta gialla , adesso cavaliere dimezzato per volere della figlia del capo, si inventa una statistica e tutti a riverire e dare credito a fantomatici primati di titoli o di presenze nelle massime coppe…
Balle ripeto io.

Dopo che ci siamo sentiti attaccare per aver visto il nostro presidente cedere il 70% ad un magnate indonesiano, dopo aver dovuto subire una stagione orribile conclusa senza coppe ed al nono posto, dopo una campagna acquisti tutt’altro che esaltante ,

cosa però dobbiamo concludere?

Che la squadra nerazzurra, bistrattata , e che ha avuto il coraggio di ammettere i propri errori sta compiendo un rischioso e difficile periodo di ricostruzione che con i giusti accorgimenti potrebbe dare frutti insperati.
E sopratutto dobbiamo sottolineare che la squadra tanto osteggiata, ha vinto il derby, ancora una volta, battendo quella grande corazzata che ci vorrebbero far credere, proprio quella che è l’unica italiana ancora in Champions con la metà o poco più dei punti del Napoli, che passa grazie al solito tuffo del campione di cui sopra in quel di Amsterdam

E allora se un Nagatomo qualunque asfalta l’astro nascente dei terzini italiani
Se Kovacic in venti minuti fa vedere più di Kakà in novanta e non costa 6 milioni netti all’anno
Se Juan Jesus e Rolando mettono la museruola al superfenomeno che senza rigori ha la media gol di Bergessio e che frigna ad ogni fallo e che viene anche giustificato dal suo tecnico come vittima
Se gli ex al veleno come Poli e Muntari finiscono a testa bassa o con tre giornate sul groppone
Se la distanza è di dodici punti dai cugini, braccati dalla lotta retrocessione

Ecco mi domando, se tutti questi sono fatti oggettivi, non statistiche inventate da Thohir o Fassone…forse…un pò di umiltà e di silenzio non guasterebbe..

Noi ci godiamo il tacco, quel gesto delizioso di un campione vero, non borioso e mai sopra le righe…Rodrigo Palacio

Buon natale nerazzurro…dolcissimo natale post derby

[Lombardiamia]

Amen!

[Messinterista]

Buon Natale my fellow Interisti!

[zafferano]

22/12/2013 Inter-Milan 1-0 tra i tifosi interisti - YouTube

[kros]

Hope everyone had a great xmas ...

What are your views on the next transfer market. I am admit I would be a bit disappointed should the sport journals be right in stating that if we do not sell, we won't be buying. I thought that with the new administration there would be enough enthusiasm to start investing again. For instance I remember when Moratti took over the club ... he made many mistakes but he never shied away when it came to buying new players and smashing world transfer records.

Don't know ... we'll have to wait and see I guess.

[zafferano]

99% Pereira be sold to turkey and we spend that money

[Lombardiamia]

[kros]

[Lombardiamia]

Thohir never intended to spend his own money. His objective is to make Inter generate it's own funds like other top clubs in Europe do. If he can get that result, it would be significantly more important than buying Messi from his own pocket money like Abramovic or the PSG guy do.
To reach that goal, you first need to compete in Europe, and given the new regulations, you can't compete unless you have the books in order. It's a slow, uphill struggle. Roma in this case is the example to follow, locally.

[Messinterista]

Not to mention Juve owns their own stadium which helps them somewhat financially. We are behind the 8 ball on a few fronts.