AC Milan 0-0 Newcastle United (19/09/23)

[Aiston]

Just now, Cheshire Mag said:

Yeah been fine defensively, except when he’s been out of position, totally unaware of where his man is etc. Totally fine

 

Just like Murphy, Tonali, Trippier and Gordon....but all pile on Burn instead

 

[MrRaspberryJam]

6 minutes ago, Cheshire Mag said:

Burn is an absolute joke of a player

please expand?

[Superior Acuña]

It's just so weird seeing this so soon after the Bruce days. It was just unimaginable. 

[McDog]

I'll take a point away for sure.

[Oregon_Geordie]

Just now, LionOfGosforth said:

Feel a bit sorry for Tonali, he looks lost in our midfield and Bruno is basically wearing his marker. Need to do something with how exposed we are to the counter, one poor pass and we look likely to concede.

 

Exactly what Marsch just said on TV, Bruno being man marked. Tonali a little lost, in transition and tracking. Onwards and upwards. Hopefully Eddie can unlock it all.

[joeyt]

We seem to be playing it long from goal kicks too which is odd

[Optimistic Nut]

From the chances they've had though, none of the saves we've had to make are ones you'd not have expected Pope to save. Hopefully now we've felt them out we'll grow from it. Plus we have Miggy, Barnes and Wilson to come, I think we'll win it with one of those 3.

[Aiston]

Just now, 54 said:

Fucking Christ, you'd think we where 5-0 down given some of the comments in here. 

 

We're drawing 0-0 at half time at the San Siro, it's wasn't a great half, but it was horrendous, have some fucking faith

 

We probably should be 5-0 down to be fair

[Pixelphish]

Bunch of cunts

 

Appreciate the energy tbf.

[nufc123]

1 minute ago, STM said:

I thought we did all right. 

Dont know how you could say that. Would not complain if they scored 2 or 3

[Gazzaschicken]

We need a number 10 in midfield. Really missing willock I've been saying it for weeks. All our play is out wide. Still would take a draw but there's fundamental issues with how we have played this season which need addressing 

[McDog]

Just now, Aiston said:

 

We probably should be 5-0 down to be fair

 

 

At least 2.

[RobsonsWonderland]

The rbs on a yellow...  he wouldn't be able to handle isak.

 

Risk and reward but I hear what you are saying.

[Collage]

2 minutes ago, Cheshire Mag said:

Aye, been absolutely class for ages now👍

Really, ”absolutely class”? Feels like I’ve been muttering about him for ages and a new established LB was my 1st priority in the summer.

[The College Dropout]

1 minute ago, KetsbaiaIsBald said:

This feels like the cup final performance.  We know we can do better and when it’s not an event we do (we smashed Man Utd at home after being so limp at Wembley).  
 

They need a bit more confidence going forward.  Chill a bit. Stop always taking the easy pass.  

We played better then. We had a functional press at least. 

[Astroblack]

We're dealing with them. They're better, it's obvious but we have our own qualities, too. 

 

Nerves are a wreck. 

[STM]

Just now, Aiston said:

 

We probably should be 5-0 down to be fair

 

Shots don't equal good chances. That Leao chance was guilt edge, the rest weren't. 

[Pixelphish]

Just now, McDog said:

I'll take a point away for sure.

All day man. Get those opening CL game nerves out the way, a point away at the San Siro with Burn and Murphy starting? Easiest take a point of my life and I love them both as people.

[Flip]

Milan are ferocious on the counter tbf. Obviously, lots to do with how our midfieldes are positioned especially Sean and Tonali seem like they’re second wingers at times, but they’re a very good counter attacking side. Probably doesn’t help that our wingers don’t produce anything either as well and our fullbacks are quite slow.

 

Either way, happy with the draw for now. Steal a point here would be amazing.

[Hanshithispantz]

Just now, 54 said:

Fucking Christ, you'd think we where 5-0 down given some of the comments in here. 

 

We're drawing 0-0 at half time at the San Siro, it's wasn't a great half, but it was horrendous, have some fucking faith

We've controlled the game tbf but Milan are dangerous when they decide to come forward. Hopefully we've sussed them and can be a bit more dangerous 2nd half.

[Wolfcastle]

1 minute ago, Superior Acuña said:

That chance where Leao tried to backheel it.  Not a good look for the CL from either team there.

 

We must be the only team to have played in the modern CL, then the championship, then CL again.

 

 

Marseille, although whether 93 is modern debatable.

[Cheshire Mag]

Just now, MrRaspberryJam said:

please expand?

Being unable to pass over 10 yards without it going out of play, constantly losing his man, unable to control the ball what so ever, do I need to go on?

[Stottie]

2 minutes ago, Sima said:

Willock is a huge miss. Very little breaking from midfield to link the attack.

With this ref, I'd like to see Joelinton playing.

 

Milan very rapid on the attack. They're cutting through us better than anyone I've seen us play competitively since Howe's first half season. Some great movement from Theo and Leao, a level above what we normally play. We've hung in there though and it's still all to play for. 

[TRon]

Been good defensively, but we look toothless up front. Not getting any change out of their defenders, we are too predictable, needs someone to show a bit more adventure.

 

We started off well, but not sure we have enough belief in our ability to play out.

[Shearergol]

6 minutes ago, Mazzy said:

I'd be having Longstaff and Tonali swap sides. Trippier doesn't need the help that Longstaff provides but Burn does and Tonali would have far more space where Longstaff is playing.

Absolutely this