Antonio Cassano

[Luka]

Did you just misread me CC ?

 

[CafeCordoba]

Did you just misread me CC ?

Yes, I did misread. Sorry.

 

[Adam]

In:

Eto'o
Diego Milito
David Suazo
Ricardo Quaresma
Thiago Motta
Kerlon
Lucio
Hleb

Out:

Ibrahimovic
Francesco Bolzoni
Luis Jimenez
Maxwell
Julio Cruz
Hernan Crespo
Luis Figo
Oliver Dacourt
Adriano

Look at the "ins" and "outs" and tell me which of the "outs" we're really gonna miss(sporting viewpoint), and how much we're gonna miss them. Then look at the "ins" and you can not possibly say we have less potential now.

Bolozoni, Jimenez, Dacourt we're not gonna miss at all. Maxwell, Crespo, Cruz and Figo were all pretty horrible this last season, and basicly did nothing. Adriano did ok, but he's not someone that made a real difference anyway. The only player we're really gonna miss is Ibra.

Now look at the ins. Eto'o could be amazing for us. Could also flop, but there's no doubt he will contribute at least 10-15 goals. I'd rather hav Milito as a backup than Crespo and Cruz combined based on their last season. Quaresma I would much rather have than Figo despite him struggling with us.

Motta is a nice addition to midfield. Kerlon is a well of untapped potential, that could contribute but at the same time could do nothing. Suazo will probably leave, but if he stays do you see him doing worse than Crespo and Cruz last season? Hleb is a quality player that I would much rather have playing AM for us than Stankovic or Muntari, and Lucio is a decent improvement to our defense. I mean come on: we have incredible potential at our disposal.

The question you have to ask yourself is if the players we brought in could do worse than the players we got rid of. Realistically I can not see that happening, because like I said the only player we're really gonna miss is Ibra.

We got rid of a bunch of high profile names that really weren't doing much, and replaced them with players that I can already say will do much more for Inter.

 

[Mustafa]

XL, don't mention Kerlon. He's not even with us in states. He's probably having a vacation and will go straightaway to his next club.

But basically you are making a good point. If we add couple more players we'll be much strong than Inter 2008/09.

 

[Adam]

Ok, so no Kerlon, but with Hleb we in my opinion fixed the AM problem because he is quality, and therefore we're not in need of a strong, tall CF.

If we can get Quaresma and Motta performing we're in no way worse than last year.

Naturally, we still run the risk of struggling because that could easily happen when you not only switch players but also your basic strategy and style of play. I'm hopefull we will challenge for the Serie A though.

CL is another matter. To have a decent shot at that we need someone like Casaano, and even then we'd be underdogs by quite a bit.

 

[Mustafa]

Cassano and creative MF would be great.

 

[Luka]

If we can get Quaresma and Motta performing we're in no way worse than last year.

I think with Ibra leaving it will be a lot less of a pressure for Mario and Quaresma to do everything "perfect". Obviously that doesn't mean they can screw up things, but without this pressure, when one bad pass and Ibra told you how bad that was, they can do only better. I really think that will be a very good thing to both of them.

I don't remember when was the last time a player(not only at Inter) who complained so much at others bad passes, or bad moves, while at the same time was not critical when he did the same. This is very selfish if you ask me, I know that's part of Ibra personality, but still it really kept me on my nerves. He wasn't like that in his first, or even second season. It started like that for good this year.

 

[i_inter]

I think with Ibra leaving it will be a lot less of a pressure for Mario and Quaresma to do everything "perfect". Obviously that doesn't mean they can screw up things, but without this pressure, when one bad pass and Ibra told you how bad that was, they can do only better. I really think that will be a very good thing to both of them.

I don't remember when was the last time a player(not only at Inter) who complained so much at others bad passes, or bad moves, while at the same time was not critical when he did the same. This is very selfish if you ask me, I know that's part of Ibra personality, but still it really kept me on my nerves. He wasn't like that in his first, or even second season. It started like that for good this year.

Balotelli is very cocky, he's never been affected by Ibra's attitude. Quaresma on the other didnt cope very well. He'll benefit most from this.

 

[Roberto]

If we can land Cassano it would be one of the best transfers we've made in a long time. He's still a young player at 26 and an oppurtunity at Inter is exactly what he needs to establish himself as one of the best players in the game. Let us not forget how brilliant he was at Roma he was well on his way to being the new totti if not better. If it wasn't for his bad attitude and his transfer to madrid i have no doubt he would be considered one of the best. He's shown his maturity as well as his skills at sampdoria and its perfect timing for us and cassano to make this move.

Also with a great season lippi can't avoid him for Italy, he was our best player at euro 2004 and he was one of the only players who looked good at euro 2008.

 

[A.l.i]

Even Antonio Conte wants Cassano to join Inter.

 

[Roberto]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35eoV0sCn8o

my favourite cassano moment, scores a nice header in a roma thrashing of juve and than kicks off the corner flag lol.

 

[M.Adnan]

Out:

Ibrahimovic
Francesco Bolzoni
Luis Jimenez
Maxwell
Julio Cruz
Hernan Crespo
Luis Figo
Oliver Dacourt
Adriano

After adding Rivas, Obinna, probably Burdisso and hopefully Vieira, that list will look fantastic than it already does.

 

[Adam]

I think with Ibra leaving it will be a lot less of a pressure for Mario and Quaresma to do everything "perfect". Obviously that doesn't mean they can screw up things, but without this pressure, when one bad pass and Ibra told you how bad that was, they can do only better. I really think that will be a very good thing to both of them.

I don't remember when was the last time a player(not only at Inter) who complained so much at others bad passes, or bad moves, while at the same time was not critical when he did the same. This is very selfish if you ask me, I know that's part of Ibra personality, but still it really kept me on my nerves. He wasn't like that in his first, or even second season. It started like that for good this year.

Funny thing is the first few months of last season there were matches where Ibra didn't complain at all or very little, probably because Mourinho told him to, and basicly the whole forum was complaining that the team put in "effortless" and "lethargic" displays. I remember it clearly, because I thought there was a connection, and still do. Regardless of what we think of his complaining, he had huge respect amongst the team, and therefore if he's shouting at them it keeps them on their toes. I do agree that he went overboard with it last season though.

Regarding Ibra not being critical of himself. How many times have you seen him punch his hands together, scream into the clouds, or kick something when he does a mistake? How many times have you seen him put his hand up and apologize when he's given a bad pass, or not passed fast enough? I've seen this all the time, so I can't agree with you there.

Besides, with some of the matches we've had he's had good reason to complain. You want to see a moaner that has nothing to complain about? Watch some of C.Ronaldo's matches of 07/08 and 08/09.

 

[Luka]

Funny thing is the first few months of last season there were matches where Ibra didn't complain at all or very little, probably because Mourinho told him to, and basicly the whole forum was complaining that the team put in "effortless" and "lethargic" displays. I remember it clearly, because I thought there was a connection, and still do. Regardless of what we think of his complaining, he had huge respect amongst the team, and therefore if he's shouting at them it keeps them on their toes. I do agree that he went overboard with it last season though.

Well to be honest I don't remember that. I remember him appologising sometimes, but unfortunetly I remember a lot more when he complained.

I'm ok, when a player who is obviously better tells partner to do it this way, or this way another time, but when he screems at a partner that is a big turno off for me. Even Barcelona has players who are great technicaly and not so great. I never seen for example, that Messi or Iniesta shouted at a teammate for wrong pass etc.

Truth to be told, Jordan was very competetive and screamed a lot at his teammates, mostly on the trainings, and I ver often compared both personalities. But, that doesn't mean I like it.

Regarding Ibra not being critical of himself. How many times have you seen him punch his hands together, scream into the clouds, or kick something when he does a mistake? How many times have you seen him put his hand up and apologize when he's given a bad pass, or not passed fast enough? I've seen this all the time, so I can't agree with you there.

To be honest, I remember more occasions when he did something wrong, lost a ball, passed bad and didn't do anything, but maybe it's just me.

Besides, with some of the matches we've had he's had good reason to complain. You want to see a moaner that has nothing to complain about? Watch some of C.Ronaldo's matches of 07/08 and 08/09.

XL, I would be ok with it, if it happened in all the teams. I mean there are many teams, that have a star who should play there, but is playing there, and they are not complaining etc.

I'm sure that it changed a lot last year, because I didn't noticed it before, meaning either he didn't do it as much, or he didn't do it at all.

You could see it in different ways. Either he wanted partners to play better, or he thought he is to good... I'm not accusing him of that, but for me, when I saw a lot more of him complaining, than acknoleding his own mistakes, I tend to wonder... and you know with Ibra personality, he isn't a humble guy, we all know about his ego. I don't know anybdoy who is very critical of himself, and is called a big ego. The figures just doesn't add up :>

 

[Forza ragazzi]

Ibra was critical of others, but then again he did more than anyone else. It might've been a problem that others were a bit afraid around him, but then again I'm ok with that. Ibra had and still has an incredible force that drives his will to win. Who knows, maybe his shouting was a contribution to us winning Serie A in the end, because the others didn't relax...?

Inter 09/10 is at the very least different. It remains to be seen whether it's for better or worse. Personally, I liked XL's post about the ins and outs. We have said goodbye to a lot of deadwood and brought in players that can contribute way more.

We have more strings to play, and this is something I believe makes Inter stronger. We are more versatile without such an outstanding figure as Ibra. The threats can now come from more players. Last year, taking out Ibra was pretty much equal to taking out Inter. We don't have that problem now. Hleb, Eto'o, Motta and Milito give us strength in different ways, adding Cassano I think we might actually be stronger this year. Further adding Hamsik or Sneijder would increase our midfield threat even more, although I think we are dreaming when we talk about Hamsik.

 

[Adam]

To be honest, I remember more occasions when he did something wrong, lost a ball, passed bad and didn't do anything, but maybe it's just me.

Yeah, but at the same time how often have you seen other players put their hand up and apologize? Players tend to not do that very often, not even the usual screwups.

and you know with Ibra personality, he isn't a humble guy, we all know about his ego. I don't know anybdoy who is very critical of himself, and is called a big ego. The figures just doesn't add up :>

From my experience the "huge egos'" are the ones who are the most critical of themselves, which is why they usually are the best on the pitch, because they have worked to improve themselves so hard. Anyways, whatever. Hopefully for whatever reasons, Mario and Quaresma shines for us next season.

P.s Good post FR.

 

[Luka]

Yeah, but at the same time how often have you seen other players put their hand up and apologize? Players tend to not do that very often, not even the usual screwups.

Agreed totally, and I am aware of this. But when somebody is doing himself and screwing up here and then, and nobody is blaming him (obviously it would be ridiculous, because he did a lot for the team), and in the same time in reverse it's not like that... you know.

You know I "loved" Zlatan for what he did for Inter, but this thing really drived me crazy this year and I couldn't stand whenever he blamed Mario or Quaresma or somebody else for bad pass.

From my experience the "huge egos'" are the ones who are the most critical of themselves, which is why they usually are the best on the pitch, because they have worked to improve themselves so hard. Anyways, whatever. Hopefully for whatever reasons, Mario and Quaresma shines for us next season.

I'm counting on it!!!

 

[CafeCordoba]

Good posts around here. My point was still that with Cassano, this Inter will become stronger than last Inter. But at this moment, it isn't as good. Zlatan was that magnificent. New players all brings own kind of quality but even if put together, IMO they can't give us much as what Zlatan gave. It needs that one spark, which exactly will be Fantantonio.

 

[Handoyo]

I completely agree with you, CC. But as I've said before, I really do not see Cassano signing for us. Just because we've been linked with him so many times before but nothing ever materialize that I stopped believing that we'll ever gonna sign him. But then again, so did Kaka & CR7 to Real Madrid and look what happened eh?

 

[M.Adnan]

But then again, so did Kaka & CR7 to Real Madrid and look what happened eh?

Those two were almost impossible to be signed. Cassano on the other hand can be signed today as far as I know. That's the difference; we can sign him, but we're not.