Andy Van Der Meyde
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Yep he is very promising...but he still needs some improvment in his game...and he have to learn to go back when the other teams get the ball..but he is still very young and I think he will get a very promising futer here at Inter
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10 years of FIFAnother interesting interview just when VDM joined us...Notice what was said about his crosses.
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A winger and a prayer
With you, Luciano and Kily Gonzalez in the ranks, Inter look ready to challenge for Lo Scudetto.
We can’t be over-enthusiastic. It pleases me to hear all these compliments, but the season has only just begun.
What are your first impressions of the club?
I see a lot of enthusiasm within the squad. I have realised quickly that the lack of width was the club’s weak point last year. I hope I can resolve part of that problem and propel Inter that little bit further.
Christian Vieri said that your crosses are a Godsend.
It’s easy to cross for Vieri. All I have to do is put a good ball into the box and he will score.
Is there a difference from the way you played in Holland to the way Hector Cuper has asked you to play for Inter?
There is a great deal of difference. In Holland you train with a football immediately. In Italy there is much more attention placed on physical preparation. I understand now why Italian teams are always so difficult to beat on a physical level. I will also have to track back a lot more than at Ajax. There, I was expected to cover 20 metres. Here I have to assist the full-back and will be covering 60 metres. Without the right kind of preparation I wouldn’t be able to do it.
What do you think of Cuper?
He is always very prepared but he manages to transmit a sense of calm. Although I have been struggling to talk to him because of the language barrier. He doesn’t know English and my Italian isn’t that good yet, not to mention my Spanish. Marco Materazzi and Thomas Helveg are my translators on the field, but I have already started my Italian lessons so hopefully it won’t be too long before I can speak for myself.
Massimo Moratti has said that you have really impressed him for the quality you possess at such a young age.
It is a nice compliment to receive. But Moratti is a real gentleman and a good person. His relationship with the squad really surprised me. He is a true Inter fan.
What are the general differences between Italian and Dutch football?
It’s still early to tell. But in Holland you are left a lot more space to run into. Here, unless you have the necessary technical and tactical quality, you will not get past the opposing player. I have seen how some of the big Italian teams tend to struggle against the smaller teams because they can’t break down the defences. The small teams just close down all the spaces and occasionally score on the counterattack. In Holland the stronger team always wins by three or four goals.
Do you play better on the left or right?
There is not much difference, only that I cross better from the right. On the left I tend to dribble inwards and have a strike on goal, like I did against Roma in last season’s Champions’ League.
For those who don’t know you, what sort of player are you?
I know how to run with the ball and create disarray in the opponents half. I like to attack with speed, even if I’m not the fastest player on the planet, and run at defenders.
In what ways do you think you could improve as a player?
In the last two years I have got better with my left foot, but there is still room for improvement.
What do you think of Kily Gonzalez?
He is a great buy for us because he has pure quality and is a very direct player. He will prove very dangerous for the opposition.
You are used to winning titles. Inter haven’t won anything for a while.
Since I arrived all I’ve heard is that Inter will never win Lo Scudetto. It is becoming an obsession but I understand the people’s frustration. It is certainly a mystery as to why a great club like Inter hasn’t won the title for so long. There are many factors involved in winning the title or the Champions’ League, but I think that Inter has all the ingredients to be a successful club.
There were more guarantees of winning titles with Ajax.
Ajax was an important stage of my development. As it was for Chivu and Rafael Van der Vaart - who was the real phenomenon at the club and will surely move to Italy or Spain in the near future. Ajax helped me develop my potential and completed me as a player, as it has done for so many others. However, the philosophy at the club has always been one of development with an eye to sell. That is why I moved to Inter. It was the next stage of my development as a footballer and I have a real chance of winning important trophies with this club.
Normally the Dutch all go to Spain to play for Barcelona.
That all began with Johan Cruyff. The older generation all remember him as a player at Barca, while the youngsters recall his coaching days. I know him only by his fame. I was only very young when he quit coaching for health reasons and I didn’t really understand the tactical side of the game at that age. Now I realise that you don’t always win by playing well or vice versa. Cruyff managed to combine the two.
What do you think of Frank Rijkaard’s appointment as Barcelona Coach?
We are all proud that Barcelona chose another Dutchman, after the successes of Cruyff and Louis Van Gaal, to return the club to greatness and get the public behind the team once again.
Would you have preferred to join the Barca revolution?
They were never interested in me. Inter had been after me for a while and it is always pleasing to know that you are the No 1 choice for a club of such stature. The transfer was quite drawn out, but there was never any danger that I wouldn’t make it to Milan.
As a winger do you have an idol?
When Ajax won the European Cup in 1995 Marc Overmars was one of the points of reference of the team. But later Boudewijn Zenden made a huge impression on me during his time at PSV Eindhoven.
Are there any other wingers in Holland that Italian teams should consider?
Arjen Robben. He is 19, but had an amazing season last year with PSV. The way he hugs the left side and isn’t afraid to attack and have a shot reminds me of Overmars.
Many Dutchman have appeared for Inter. The likes of Dennis Bergkamp, Wim Jonk and Aaron Winter all played at the San Siro for the Nerazzurri. Did any of them offer you advice?
Winter, who is like a big brother, told me that I had made the best decision of my life. He also told me to buy a house near Lake Como.
What do you think of the San Siro?
It is a beautiful stadium. I played here twice last season and it left a huge impression on me. When I used to watch Marco Van Basten play for Milan on television I always remember how huge the stadium looked. It has a great history behind it and now I get to play here week in week out.
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A winger and a prayer
With you, Luciano and Kily Gonzalez in the ranks, Inter look ready to challenge for Lo Scudetto.
We can’t be over-enthusiastic. It pleases me to hear all these compliments, but the season has only just begun.
What are your first impressions of the club?
I see a lot of enthusiasm within the squad. I have realised quickly that the lack of width was the club’s weak point last year. I hope I can resolve part of that problem and propel Inter that little bit further.
Christian Vieri said that your crosses are a Godsend.
It’s easy to cross for Vieri. All I have to do is put a good ball into the box and he will score.
Is there a difference from the way you played in Holland to the way Hector Cuper has asked you to play for Inter?
There is a great deal of difference. In Holland you train with a football immediately. In Italy there is much more attention placed on physical preparation. I understand now why Italian teams are always so difficult to beat on a physical level. I will also have to track back a lot more than at Ajax. There, I was expected to cover 20 metres. Here I have to assist the full-back and will be covering 60 metres. Without the right kind of preparation I wouldn’t be able to do it.
What do you think of Cuper?
He is always very prepared but he manages to transmit a sense of calm. Although I have been struggling to talk to him because of the language barrier. He doesn’t know English and my Italian isn’t that good yet, not to mention my Spanish. Marco Materazzi and Thomas Helveg are my translators on the field, but I have already started my Italian lessons so hopefully it won’t be too long before I can speak for myself.
Massimo Moratti has said that you have really impressed him for the quality you possess at such a young age.
It is a nice compliment to receive. But Moratti is a real gentleman and a good person. His relationship with the squad really surprised me. He is a true Inter fan.
What are the general differences between Italian and Dutch football?
It’s still early to tell. But in Holland you are left a lot more space to run into. Here, unless you have the necessary technical and tactical quality, you will not get past the opposing player. I have seen how some of the big Italian teams tend to struggle against the smaller teams because they can’t break down the defences. The small teams just close down all the spaces and occasionally score on the counterattack. In Holland the stronger team always wins by three or four goals.
Do you play better on the left or right?
There is not much difference, only that I cross better from the right. On the left I tend to dribble inwards and have a strike on goal, like I did against Roma in last season’s Champions’ League.
For those who don’t know you, what sort of player are you?
I know how to run with the ball and create disarray in the opponents half. I like to attack with speed, even if I’m not the fastest player on the planet, and run at defenders.
In what ways do you think you could improve as a player?
In the last two years I have got better with my left foot, but there is still room for improvement.
What do you think of Kily Gonzalez?
He is a great buy for us because he has pure quality and is a very direct player. He will prove very dangerous for the opposition.
You are used to winning titles. Inter haven’t won anything for a while.
Since I arrived all I’ve heard is that Inter will never win Lo Scudetto. It is becoming an obsession but I understand the people’s frustration. It is certainly a mystery as to why a great club like Inter hasn’t won the title for so long. There are many factors involved in winning the title or the Champions’ League, but I think that Inter has all the ingredients to be a successful club.
There were more guarantees of winning titles with Ajax.
Ajax was an important stage of my development. As it was for Chivu and Rafael Van der Vaart - who was the real phenomenon at the club and will surely move to Italy or Spain in the near future. Ajax helped me develop my potential and completed me as a player, as it has done for so many others. However, the philosophy at the club has always been one of development with an eye to sell. That is why I moved to Inter. It was the next stage of my development as a footballer and I have a real chance of winning important trophies with this club.
Normally the Dutch all go to Spain to play for Barcelona.
That all began with Johan Cruyff. The older generation all remember him as a player at Barca, while the youngsters recall his coaching days. I know him only by his fame. I was only very young when he quit coaching for health reasons and I didn’t really understand the tactical side of the game at that age. Now I realise that you don’t always win by playing well or vice versa. Cruyff managed to combine the two.
What do you think of Frank Rijkaard’s appointment as Barcelona Coach?
We are all proud that Barcelona chose another Dutchman, after the successes of Cruyff and Louis Van Gaal, to return the club to greatness and get the public behind the team once again.
Would you have preferred to join the Barca revolution?
They were never interested in me. Inter had been after me for a while and it is always pleasing to know that you are the No 1 choice for a club of such stature. The transfer was quite drawn out, but there was never any danger that I wouldn’t make it to Milan.
As a winger do you have an idol?
When Ajax won the European Cup in 1995 Marc Overmars was one of the points of reference of the team. But later Boudewijn Zenden made a huge impression on me during his time at PSV Eindhoven.
Are there any other wingers in Holland that Italian teams should consider?
Arjen Robben. He is 19, but had an amazing season last year with PSV. The way he hugs the left side and isn’t afraid to attack and have a shot reminds me of Overmars.
Many Dutchman have appeared for Inter. The likes of Dennis Bergkamp, Wim Jonk and Aaron Winter all played at the San Siro for the Nerazzurri. Did any of them offer you advice?
Winter, who is like a big brother, told me that I had made the best decision of my life. He also told me to buy a house near Lake Como.
What do you think of the San Siro?
It is a beautiful stadium. I played here twice last season and it left a huge impression on me. When I used to watch Marco Van Basten play for Milan on television I always remember how huge the stadium looked. It has a great history behind it and now I get to play here week in week out.
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Ze Maria's crosses are simply amazing, something VDM can't do very well. And he helps in defense too.
So if A.Mancini is coming he's going to play as RW, and Ze Maria is going to be first option as backup (unless Capitano is injured, something that never happens) so what's the point of keeping VDM (and even Stankovic and Kara can play as RW in emergencies)..
He's young and he's not gonna play much here. We should use him in a deal to get another player we really need.
So if A.Mancini is coming he's going to play as RW, and Ze Maria is going to be first option as backup (unless Capitano is injured, something that never happens) so what's the point of keeping VDM (and even Stankovic and Kara can play as RW in emergencies)..
He's young and he's not gonna play much here. We should use him in a deal to get another player we really need.
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If we are truly after Mancini, then we should sell VDM and not Karagounis. VDM has great potential and we've gotten some tastes of his quality, but we simply can't have him and Mancini. I'd reather us keep Karagounis who is a great fighter and a great player to boot.
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When it comes to pure skill:
Ze Maria > Andy Van Der Gol > Karagounis
When it comes to heart:
Karagounis = Ze Maria > Andy Van Der Gol
Sell Andy to the prem and we can get like 3 mil of him no?
chalon, who is La Brujita and Baby Face?
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Ze Maria > Andy Van Der Gol > Karagounis
When it comes to heart:
Karagounis = Ze Maria > Andy Van Der Gol
Sell Andy to the prem and we can get like 3 mil of him no?
chalon, who is La Brujita and Baby Face?
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"La brujita" is Veron, he is called like that because his father's nickname was "La Bruja"...
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Inter winger set to leave
Dutch international Andy van der Meyde admits he is expecting to leave Internazionale over the summer.
Van der Meyde has endured a troubled time in Milan and came close to exiting Giuseppe Meazza 12 months ago.
Everton failed with a bid for the winger, while Middlesbrough have also held a long-term interest in the former Ajax ace.
The wide man's agent told skysports.com last week that there had been no fresh offers for van der Meyde, who had been considering his future with Inter.
He now concedes he is due to quit the club before the start of next season after revealing he has been told he is not in Roberto Mancini's plans.
"They have told me I'm not in their plans and that, for me, there isn't space," said van der Meyde.
"They have also showed me a few solutions.
"Anyway nothing has been decided yet."
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Well I guess this isn’t that much of a surprise as it was obvious that VDM did not feature in Mancini’s plans. I am sorry to see VDM go as I always thought he had great potential but just didn’t get enough chances to show what he can do under Zac or Mancini. Still it is definitely for the best that he moves on and I hope he does well wherever he ends up!
Dutch international Andy van der Meyde admits he is expecting to leave Internazionale over the summer.
Van der Meyde has endured a troubled time in Milan and came close to exiting Giuseppe Meazza 12 months ago.
Everton failed with a bid for the winger, while Middlesbrough have also held a long-term interest in the former Ajax ace.
The wide man's agent told skysports.com last week that there had been no fresh offers for van der Meyde, who had been considering his future with Inter.
He now concedes he is due to quit the club before the start of next season after revealing he has been told he is not in Roberto Mancini's plans.
"They have told me I'm not in their plans and that, for me, there isn't space," said van der Meyde.
"They have also showed me a few solutions.
"Anyway nothing has been decided yet."
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Well I guess this isn’t that much of a surprise as it was obvious that VDM did not feature in Mancini’s plans. I am sorry to see VDM go as I always thought he had great potential but just didn’t get enough chances to show what he can do under Zac or Mancini. Still it is definitely for the best that he moves on and I hope he does well wherever he ends up!
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I also knew he was done for with the club. Like I said b4, definately a shame. For some reason I think he could do really well with Barca or Arsenal. Perhaps we could use him to get Ashley Cole. That would be great.
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Monaco move for Inter winger
by Patrick Haond - created on 25 Jun 2005
Monaco have joined the hunt for Internazionale misfit Andy van der Meyde.
The Dutch international is expected to leave Giuseppe Meazza over the summer after learning he no longer figures in the plans of coach Roberto Mancini.
Van der Meyde has options across Europe, with Everton and Middlesbrough both rumoured to be keen to take the winger to The Premiership.
Benfica are also interested in the former Ajax ace but he is now poised to discuss a move to Ligue 1.
Reports claim that van der Meyde, along with his agent, will head to the Principality on Monday to meet Monaco officials.
Stade Louis II coach Didier Deschamps has already been active in the transfer market this summer and now wants to add van der Meyde to his ranks.
There have been suggestions Inter will allow van der Meyde to leave the club on a free transfer, despite the player having two years remaining on his contract.
That makes him an attractive proposition and Deschamps will be hoping he can persuade van der Meyde to head to France for next season.
http://skysports.planetfootball.com...le=Monaco+move+for+Inter+winger&channel=italy
by Patrick Haond - created on 25 Jun 2005
Monaco have joined the hunt for Internazionale misfit Andy van der Meyde.
The Dutch international is expected to leave Giuseppe Meazza over the summer after learning he no longer figures in the plans of coach Roberto Mancini.
Van der Meyde has options across Europe, with Everton and Middlesbrough both rumoured to be keen to take the winger to The Premiership.
Benfica are also interested in the former Ajax ace but he is now poised to discuss a move to Ligue 1.
Reports claim that van der Meyde, along with his agent, will head to the Principality on Monday to meet Monaco officials.
Stade Louis II coach Didier Deschamps has already been active in the transfer market this summer and now wants to add van der Meyde to his ranks.
There have been suggestions Inter will allow van der Meyde to leave the club on a free transfer, despite the player having two years remaining on his contract.
That makes him an attractive proposition and Deschamps will be hoping he can persuade van der Meyde to head to France for next season.
http://skysports.planetfootball.com...le=Monaco+move+for+Inter+winger&channel=italy
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intermilansg said:
I don't believe this. He is 25, and an upcoming great winger that has many suitors. As much as we do blunders, we won't release him for free.
We can sell him and use the money to get Esposito.
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If we let VDM go for free i bet there will be a huge up roar amongst the fans.. We paid decent money for him and i believe we can recoup most of that money we paid for him.....Bring in Esposito
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FIF Special Ones10 years of FIFStefan said:
No big deal of a difference then. And we bought him when he was on fire with Ajax, he had hard times with us, so you can expect a slight decrease in value.
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It looks like the VDM deal to Monaco is virtually done. I think this would be a good transfer for VDM. Monaco is a fairly big club and he could rebuild himself there. He had limited opportunities with Inter, but at Monaco he would hopefully get playing time and get back to his best.