Stuff and Junk and Things
By: Johonna | September 8th, 2008Alright, I admit it, there is almost nothing to write about (damn you international break… damn you to hell), but I just cannot stand looking at that Locarno post any longer.
First, I guess I should officially say that the Locano game ended 2-2. Our newest, Ricky Quaresma made his Inter debut, and although he did not score, he certainly helped:
I just get happy every time I watch that (and I have watched it A LOT). Aside from that beautiful Quaresma/Cordoba goal, Cruz converted a penalty – but then he also made an own goal so I think that pretty much cancels out. It was fabulous to see photos of Samuel back out there, even if he is not quite ready to return to league play.
Doesnt he look like he is ready to kick some Serie A ass?
Now for the Bad News:
Our injury horror continues. Luis Jimenz “has suffered a myotendinous strain in the distal region of the rectus femoris muscle in his left leg.” Great, just great. As il Corriere dello Sport points out, this is our 7th muscle injury of the season – and we have only had 1 official game. Cripes. Il Corriere also thinks Jimenez could be out 4 weeks. Man, anyone who thinks we need a smaller squad has only to look at all our injuries. If we had fewer players, we would be truly up a creek right now.
The Good News:
Our boys have been doing relatively well with their respective national teams. Of the players called up, only Bolzoni has not seen field time. And, as I write this, none have been injured (knock on wood).
And…
Roberto Mancini (remember him, all those Scudetti, great hair…) has won the Trofeo Maestrelli for the best Coach of 2008. No matter what you may think of him, under Mancini Inter enjoyed more success than under any coach since Herrera (1960-1968). So, Grazie Signore Mancini e tante auguri. And lets go Jose!
Ricordate Ragazzi, solo 6 giorni di più fino al Catania.
Something to tide us until Saturday:
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Oh my… I had forgotten. Yes that would be nice.
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ursus, i understand what you’re saying and you’re right.
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Stankovic injured during the game with France. He has a thigh muscle problem after a collision with Thierry “Dainty Foot” Henry. Here’s hoping he okay…
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WILL THIS HORROR NEVER END?
So now, without him, who do we get to hold the center?
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oooo. Those nasty Bolivians are trying to break our Maicon.
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Speaking of Maicon, (sorta) I can’t belive Maxwell has never been called up for Argentina.
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Why would Argentina call up a Brazilian?
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Johonna, wouldn’t Cambiasso go back to the midfield since we might have Cordoba back?
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That is because Maxwell is Brazilian. Or is that what you meant (because Maicon is also Brazilian)?
I have no idea. There is a woman from Brazil in my office and she is disgusted with the state of the Brazilian national team. She says (in a very fetching accent) that players are chosen for the team based on agent and sponsor kickbacks. Perhaps Maxwell just doesnt have the clout to buy his way on to the team.
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Very unusual schoolboy error from Ale there. One too many hurricanes while watching the Azzurri?
Stankovic was just starting to look as if he might regain his 2006-07 form, hopefully he won’t be out for long.
Needless to say, after the hacks speculated on Cambiasso being dropped, he scored Argentina’s goal against Peru. They should be back in Italy today.
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Because he is going to be all tired for Saturday. It is thought (in the Italian press) that Cambiasso and Zanetti will be rested ahead of the CL game on Tuesday. With Stanks maybe injured and Cambiasso resting for Athens, who else is there?
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J, your co-worker is completely correct about the rotten state of Brazilian football.
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Yep, he scored but the people over at the Argentina WC blog sure are not happy about the team’s performance as a whole. Apparently Zanetti was lucky not to be sent off (they must be speaking of some other Zanetti, though cause our captain would NEVER do such a thing), but I am not sure why.
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Well, if Cambi (Our Bald Headed Schemer as one commentator put it) is too “tired”
and Stankovic is too injured, that leaves Vieira (I had to take a stiff drink after writing that), Dacourt or someone out of position- I think that Jimenez could handle it, but I think he’s down as well.Posted from
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Looking at our squad list for midfielders:
Stankovicinjured (possibly)
Figo
Jimenezinjured
Vieira
Dacourtinjured (I think)
Cambiassoresting (maybe)
Muntari
Mancini
Bolzoni
QuaresmaSo yes, looking at this, the only defensive midfielder left is Vieira (who is hopefully fit) and maybe Bolzoni. His bio on the squad page calls him a “Hard-tackling defensive midfielder” so that may fit the bill. Unfortunately, he is recently promoted from the Primavera, and if Santon plays, that will be 2 youth players. I think that is too many. We need to WIN.
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You need to have a glass of warm milk or do something else to chill out.
Stankovic will be evaluated by the medical staff this morning; the Argentines will play if they have to. It will be ok, really.
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Johonna, pleeease tell me that apology you put up on the Roma Board was not sincere and completely sarcastic. Please!
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“Less serious than initially thought” and “only a minor strain”.
The verdict of the Inter medical team on Stankovic’s knee injury. I doubt he will be playing against Catania, but it sounds very much as if he will be out no more than a week.
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No, I meant it. He is right. If a person wants to be an infantile ass that is their prerogative. Who am I to police their behavior? And in the end, our little snit was boring and long. Once I get in combat mode, I find it very difficult to step back.
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Ursus, I think you detect a note of hysteria in my posts that is not entirely there. It was a legitimate question: If neither Stankovic or Cambiasso is available, who left is best suited to play as a defensive midfielder?
The list was to show that all we had were a truck-load of wingers. Oh, and Vieira. And I dont know that I want Zanetti and Cambiasso to play on Saturday.
The Greeks are a total unknown. We know from past Euro tournaments that there are some very talented Greek players. You are right about Serie A being a marathon, and I suppose the CL is too, but, if given a choice, I think it is more important to have our South Americans rested for the CL game than play against Catania. I am not underestimating Catania, only saying that a win against Panathinaikos is more important than a win against Catania at this stage.
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Personally, I don’t have a problem with Muntari and Vieira in the middle against Catania, and agree with you that I would rather hold guys back for Panathinaikos if they are genuinely tired than rush them back on Saturday night.
Pana lost their opening match of the season to AEK away, but they can be difficult at home and I think that Ten Cate will ultimately be a real plus for them. From a nerazzuro point of view, it is good to get this match out of the way now, as they are likely to get better as the season goes on and new players like Gilberto Silva are better integrated.
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Also, if push came to shove Muntari, I think, was a centre midfield player with Udinese and Portsmouth before he came to Inter. Then all the outside midfielders can play their normal positions and we haven’t really put anyone in a bad position.
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Yes, he can play in the middle, though it isn’t his best position. Also worth recalling that there were plenty of times in Mancini’s “rombo” that there was literally no one in the middle of the pitch.
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Hmm, always thought Maxwell was from Argentina, probably because he looks so european.
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Nope, he is part of the Brazilian contingent (Maicon, Maxwell, JC, Adriano, Mancini). His last name is German, though (Scherrer).
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