Is Milan next?
Some interesting scenarios are unfolding in the footballing world in three different countries. Looking at three super powers of Europe who have previously won the champions league it becomes obvious that a pattern can be found. Notably the disintergration of a team due to lack of a solid defence.
Juventus
This season Juve have conceeded way too many goals but this was concealed by a magnificent attacking display which rendered the 'immediate problem' hidden. Once Nedved a key figure in the midfield lost his form & a few key injuries in the strikers department the frailities of the defence came to the fore. You all the know how the story has gone.
Man. U
A prolific attacking striking force plus a solid mid helped propel Man. U to dominance in the EPL & succesful campaigns in the CL. Loss of form of key figures in the mid & injuries/suspension in the defence exposed them & they have pretty much followed Juve's path.
Real Madrid
The masters of the "it's all about attacking" game no doubt. They've always had defensive problems but there brilliant midfield & strikers have carried them to admirable achievements in La Liga & CL. Loss of form to Raul, injury to Ronaldo & boom they suddenly look vulnerable. And their lead in La Liga has been shaved to 1 point.
Conclusion
When you look at the above three teams it is clear that you can only go so far if your defence is shaky & your mid/strikers hit a plateau. This is where Milan comes in. Last night they displayed a beautiful attacking game that yielded handsome results. But, at times you could almost see that the defence was way too easily stretched. Their back 4 being Cafu(33), Costacurta(38), Maldini(35), Pancaro(33) is on their last kicks. I think if a loss of form/injury hits Kaka & Seerdorf then Milan will be the next team to follow the pattern set above. What do you think?
Some interesting scenarios are unfolding in the footballing world in three different countries. Looking at three super powers of Europe who have previously won the champions league it becomes obvious that a pattern can be found. Notably the disintergration of a team due to lack of a solid defence.
Juventus
This season Juve have conceeded way too many goals but this was concealed by a magnificent attacking display which rendered the 'immediate problem' hidden. Once Nedved a key figure in the midfield lost his form & a few key injuries in the strikers department the frailities of the defence came to the fore. You all the know how the story has gone.
Man. U
A prolific attacking striking force plus a solid mid helped propel Man. U to dominance in the EPL & succesful campaigns in the CL. Loss of form of key figures in the mid & injuries/suspension in the defence exposed them & they have pretty much followed Juve's path.
Real Madrid
The masters of the "it's all about attacking" game no doubt. They've always had defensive problems but there brilliant midfield & strikers have carried them to admirable achievements in La Liga & CL. Loss of form to Raul, injury to Ronaldo & boom they suddenly look vulnerable. And their lead in La Liga has been shaved to 1 point.
Conclusion
When you look at the above three teams it is clear that you can only go so far if your defence is shaky & your mid/strikers hit a plateau. This is where Milan comes in. Last night they displayed a beautiful attacking game that yielded handsome results. But, at times you could almost see that the defence was way too easily stretched. Their back 4 being Cafu(33), Costacurta(38), Maldini(35), Pancaro(33) is on their last kicks. I think if a loss of form/injury hits Kaka & Seerdorf then Milan will be the next team to follow the pattern set above. What do you think?
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