Reggina’s Hero and Milan’s Problems

Milan drop eight points behind Inter to bottom of the table Reggina, in a match where they easily could have scored at least three goals. However, inconsistency, a slow defense, and the Pirlo-dependence played their part in giving a further lead to Inter. Its not surprising though due to the fact that these are the same problems that have haunted Milan for quite some time now. So with a need to not repeat myself I think it is fair to look at a bright spot of the match and give credit to Reggina’s hero, Davide Di Gennaro. The 20 year old straight out of Milan’s youth academy, scored his very first Seria A goal against the team that gave birth to his footballing career. The club of his heart who watched him grow was now watching him score a goal against them. Oh how it hurts when it comes from one of your own. His expression of disbelief is priceless. After his marvellous performance at the San Siro he went on to state:

“After 13 years at Milan I owe everything to this club. They helped me grow and it’s thanks to them that I am in Serie A at 20 years of age. I am still half owned by Milan but my first goal in Serie A at San Siro was a dream come true.”

• More troubles: It is determined that Kaka will miss the ultra important derby match this upcoming weekend, thanks to a sprain in his left foot. That is the last thing we needed to hear.
• However, music to my ears is that Nesta may be ready for the derby according to Sportmediaset.it. After an extensive absence due to his back injury it is good to hear that he is ready to make a return. God knows how much Milan miss him in the back.

Nesta on the Brink of Retirement?

It seems as though Milan defender Alessandro Nesta may have to go under the knife, after several treatments for his persistent back problem have not worked. Nesta has been sidelined since June 16 and the question is whether he will be able to return? Without a doubt when Nesta is healthy there is nothing that gets passed him. He alone brings a strong sense of security to Milan’s back line. But its been his continuous injuries that have become a handicap for one of the world’s best defenders. As much as it pains me to say it, for his 32 years of age, it may be time to hang up the boots. I hope this is not the case and we will see a healthy Nesta once again.

On another note, an Italian site Mediaset (property of Berlusconi), has reported that Milan are interested in signing Ivan Helguera. Anyone who is familiar with him knows he played for Madrid, and most recently ended his contract with Valencia. Helguera is a 33 year old terribly awful defender, and should never ever step foot at the San Siro. Not only because he is not a player for the future but because he is just plain disastrous on the field. Milan just turn the other way and run from Helguera!