Fabio Capello and Arrigo Sacchi are two legendary coaches in the history of AC Milan, and they unite in agreement over who should be the next man in charge.
This morning’s edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport has a double-page spread titled: ‘Milan, choose Motta’. As you might have guessed, both Capello and Sacchi believes that Thiago Motta is the right man for the Rossoneri to go all-in on to build a new era of success.
Capello’s view
Capello immediately identifies a common thread in the role played by the Bologna coach on the pitch: “He is a former midfielder. Make a list of the best coaches in the world, in the group you will find Guardiola, Conte, Xabi Alonso, Ancelotti, Arteta, Allegri, Xavi. They have something in common, don’t they?”
The other plus point? “With him there is the right balance between the defensive and attacking phases. Motta builds from the bottom, as they say now, but not in an exaggerated way. Think of football that leads to results, but in the right way.”
Sacchi’s seal of approval
Even for Arrigo Sacchi, Thiago Motta’s previous life makes the difference: “He was an excellent midfielder, with a high head and clear ideas. And then he had important experiences in big clubs.
“Look, coaching in Bologna is no joke. If you are bad they don’t challenge you, but they laugh at you, which is even worse.”
For the former national team coach, personality counts: “Like Gasperini, he is someone who gives a lot to football. In terms of commitment, courage, ideas. He has ideas, which are the most important thing in a coach’s baggage.
“Because players can be signed for you or not, but the ideas are yours alone and you just need to pass them on to the kids to get what you want.”
The closing summary of the advice to the Rossoneri in three adjectives: “Why take him? He is modern, European and a visionary.”
They are of course completely right. In addition he will not demand exagerrated spending, and have proved able to develop young players. He also seems like a person with the charisma necssary to deal with high-level players and the pressure of the media in a big club.
The question remains if Giuntuli already beat us to him. That would indeed be a sad, sad story.
Motta was perfect but then along came Zlatan, the bozo in chief.
So while he was busy putting the kibosh on Motta to purse Conte because ‘win’, without any appreciation for the problems we have with that appointment, Juve has moved in for Motta.
So now we’re left with Pioli level replacements and Zlatan’s buddies.
Allegri is still the Juve coach and Juve have to pay millions in compensation if they get rid of him and his staff.
That’s the saving grace
we are searching for a cheaper coach that can win d tremble for us..they keep deceiving us by mentioning big names..then we end up hiring former Nigeria coach
treble*
Sad but true
Don’t talk nonsense. The club spent over €100 million on transfers, where’s the idea they’re cheap from you? Can you count?
The club is cheap.
Simple. You can either open your eyes and sccept it or choose to deny it
11 players for 110 millions combined. Calculate the average. That’s cheap. And it shows on the field.
1. Motta
2. Conte (even for 2-3 years – his back bone will remain)
We SHOULD sign Motta ( and have him bring Zirkzee with him) – but reports seem to indicate Juve beat us to him. Hope not.
Motta or De Zerbi – are the two modern coaches I would like to see
Options keep on dwindling tho….
Hurry your A$$ up Gerry!