Topic: Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A) - page 2762. (Read 858911 times)

As far as I know it has happened and Lukaku is now back at Inter after being loaned on conditional terms by Chelsea for 1 season.
For the EPL, it is quite difficult but there are several factors there that make it difficult for Lukaku to develop because if you see him failing, it is only at big clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United but he has succeeded at Everton.
Maybe he couldn't keep up with the games from big teams like Chelsea and MU so he failed to shine there but in contrast to Everton, which incidentally they are still a team that is in the middle of the board.

Seriously, Origi is definitely not a "legend" in Liverpool at all, he was not even like used as a starter most of the time, he was only there for replacing players that needed resting, and even during a brief period when he was really good, that wasn't really a legend deal at all. In the end, there is just one name I can think of that became a real legend and will stay a legend unless something marginal happens and that is Salah.

Even after Mane left, Salah is still there and if he stays there for a few more years, then he will become a club legend for sure. It's going to be probably a hard thing to become a club legend if you are a player of Klopp, because he likes to get players for rotation and change the line up constantly.

It's true that Ibrahimovic is just for motivating young players or for marketing purposes while his contribution to the team is not really needed. Ibrahimovic could leave as a player next season but he could be part of Milan's management, after all Ibrahimovic was once a symbol for Milan.

I have the idea that the level of the Italian teams has secretly gone down a bit if you compare it with other European top competitions. You used to have AC Milan and Juventus who always had a chance to go far in the Champions League. AC Milan will now go to the Champions League, but the group stage will presumably be the final station. Juventus has something to do to restore its reputation. Last year they lost so many points before the winter break that they did not even have a 1% chance of becoming champions anymore. in theory maybe, but AC Milan and Inter were a long way off for the winter. However, a logical explanation for Juventus' failure has not yet been identified.

Next season looks like it will be the last season for Ibrahimovic because apart from his old age, he is also now faced with a serious injury like now, it would be better at the end of this season he will even only play a few times because when the injury was old would obviously give enough worry to him too. But indeed next season he must remain on the sidelines after he recovers because with him young players can be more motivated.

Both of the clubs know that deals to players are not young in any sense. That is why some changes need to be made. Don't get me wrong, they are still very capable strikers. But at this age, everyone starts to question a player's ability and it is true that at this stage of a player's career he cannot be relied upon with everything.

So, it is good that they will be playing for the team but it is also important that a team does not think about everything emotionally and take the necessary steps that are needed for bringing the results. I think that is what the clubs are doing and it is definitely the right move. The question is which players are they interested in?

Ha, I sort of agree and disagree. Maybe take out what Klopp might say (he speaks from the heart but I don't recall him ever saying legend and Karius in the same sentence haha) and no, we don't always label people here and there.

But Liverpool (or should I say Anfield) does have a way of conferring their love for the best-loved players... cult heroes I can call them, who don't necessarily achieve much, but play with heart. No one will be able to say, for example, Igor Biscan was a legendary player, but he was loved (and  I too!)... and certain of his place in Anfield lore. Cult favourite, he even had a nickname Zinedine Biscan haha but man, he played his heart out against United and Arsenal... and you know Anfield will love you forever for that.

As for Origi: cult favourite, hero for sure. But I do think of him as a legend as well, simply for some extremely defining moments such as the 2 goals against Barcelona? And the way the goals were scored? Wow, that goal is replayed a hundred times. And his header against Everton in the final moment to keep our hopes alive for the title? Wow. One from an amazing corner from Trent, the other from some crazy punt from VVD. And again last December against Wolves, 0-1 Liverpool injury time goal from Origi... and Klopp apparently told him on substituting him in: "Just be Divock".

Legend.

Probably they have their own way to do everything and that's why they are not showing any agency right now. But for me even if this is a strategy it is not convincing at all.

Here is a link where a lot of news about the Milan transfer can be found.
Link- https://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/Sport/Football/Serie+A/AC+Milan

They have already lost Sven Botman. I think they will also not be able to get the other targeted players if they keep on going at a pace like this. They have to go all-in if they want to get a player. I also think Renato Sanches's deal might not work out positively for them.

Not easy reach 40 years old and Zlatan Ibrahimovic still part of Milan become the winner of Serie A last season, although he don't get regular position but Milan coach still believing with Ibrahimovic. Maybe next season not any change with how ofter regular position getting by Ibrahimovic and looks he keeps stay on bench as substitutes player. He can motivates young player on Milan and keep become leader for all Milan player exactly with young player.

Divock Origi has been brought in by Milan for next season so Milan does not to need a capable striker anymore because there are already many players on the attack line, Milan needs a midfielder who can provide more assists. The latest news is Hakim Ziyech wants to be sold by Chelsea and Milan is ready to open up space for this player, hopefully his career will improve at Milan and even then if that happens.

I think Zlatan Ibrahimović should have reached the age of 40 by now, and that age in my opinion is old enough to play football, whereas if you look at the many new players who are young and enter the premier league who are successful achieved many goals and beat old players like Ibrahimović, Ibra should have prepared his time when it was time to retire and enjoy his old age maybe as a coach in several football clubs.

At least even if he doesn't have the performance like before but to be on the side of the field and provide support and direction is something good for him at this time, because indeed for performance he will not be able to return given his age but his role in providing motivation to the team. young players make this more of an encouragement in my opinion.
On the other hand, his contract also lasts until the end of this season and I still feel that this is Zlatan's last season so it's not wrong to give his best performance for the rest of the season when he recovers.

I think that Dzeko and Giroud are similar strikers now. Their performances were not too different from each other last season but Dzeko was still one step ahead of course. They are both strikers who can be seen as old but they can still be helpful for their teams. Giroud was actually not this much effective in the former season but coming to Milan helped him a lot. However I don't expect Milan and Inter both to be willing to make them their main strikers for next season. This must be why Milan and Inter are trying for signing strikers.

For him to perform greatly at the premier league aged 38, I knew indeed he is a special player with great potential.
Like you said he is currently nursing an injury which he had last season.
I hope to see him soon during the pre- season game's.
The champions league should be eyed by him

I also believe that there is no harm in staying at Milan for Zlatan now. I don't expect him to score so many goals too. He is already helping the team by leading them nicely. Milan don't seem to have problems with his being here. Milan should just focus on bringing at least one striker now. They are desperately in need of this because Giroud and Zlatan can't carry the goal load of the team. They need a very capable striker and it would be great if he is much younger too.

AC Milan respected what Ibrahimovic has done for them and they are treating Ibrahimovic very well. Ibrahimovic can stay in the club, can retire or can move to another club. AC Milan don't reject to allow him to stay. It is their respect and fairness only. Ibrahimovic at his age and his latest injuries has his serious serious issues. He no longer has his best health and his time is counting down. I know if Ibra is healthy, he can make Ibracada and score amazing goals.

Even Ibra contribution is small because he missed of the last match because of months with injuries, his strong mentality contributes to his young team mates. They have been growing up in last 3 seasons with lot of inspiration from Ibrahimovic. We see how they celebrated their Scudetto and how they respected Ibrahomic.

Divock Origi is not actually a too good striker. His career so far shows it and he is not at the top class level as Ibrahimovic

AC Milan and Serie A are good for old players. Matches there don't require too much fighting face to face, not mainly based on strength or speed of players. They are a league that prioritizes tactics. Their Catenaccio tactic is one of the most famous and has many decades but still has good effects in modern football.

I hope that Ibrahimovic will win Champions League next season with AC Milan too. Then he can retire as a legend.

I don't think Ibrahimovic will retire right now. Maybe he didn't score too many goals last season. He scored only 8 goals. However, if he is with the team, the players of the team are more confident. And remains stress-free. As a result, the overall performance of the team is very good. AC Milan may have picked Divock Origi to replace Ibra, but we may occasionally see Ibra on the field.

The slow movement of AC Milan in bringing in players in this summer window has indeed caught everyone's attention because AC Milan as the defending champions last season has not yet brought in a single player, even their target defender Sven Botman officially anchored to Newcastle United due to the slow movement of AC Milan. Renato Sanchez still has no bright spot from AC Milan interest I think They will also reap failure again to get Renato sanchez.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic lifted the scudetto with AC Milan this season, it may be his last because Zlatan is aging and has clock his 40 which makes him the oldest player in AC Milan 2021/2022 campaign. Zlatan have many titles to his gallery and he's still looking for a contract extension with the Rossoneri but talks have not been open yet. Milan boss, Stefano Pioli is still in pursuit of new players in the transfer window. He has already added Divock Origi from Liverpool, the new attacker is always lucky infront of goals despite his unregular starts in Liverpool games.

Actually happy that Ibrahimovic is still able to compete in the big league series A. At 40 years old he can still take advantage of the advantages he has, even though he doesn't run much he is quite effective at creating chances for himself or friends. Milan may have been worried about his age and injury, that's why they bought Origi to replace him next season. Even though I haven't seen a lot of performances, I think he only got enough playing time. Maybe with his move to Milan, he can show his best abilities. Hopefully he can adapt quickly.