Kristjan Asllani

[vex]

This team can legit fight for every single trophy, even cl and that will probably be the case next season as well. Now my question is would some of you want to impede that by giving a chance to a player that may or may not become a great player just for the sake of development and trust.

The way I see it, we struck absolute gold with the current team composition, and we have to make sure we squeeze everything out of this squad. That unfortunately means we at least in the short term need to stop being a nursery for the most delicate position on the pitch and start being a little bit more ruthless, like I described in my previous post. Again, nothing against a dude, he is a good player, but I just see an improvable position and I think we have to do something about it cos this unicorn squad we are having right now will not last forever.

I think what it all boils down for me is he showed promise, but not enough to warrant blind trust, especially in a situation where we are fighting in all fronts and desperately need every ounce of quality.

 

[dax21]

Having Brozo for so long and then Hakan magically grasping the same role in virtually no time has given us a false sense of how easy it is to completely master one of the arguably hardest if not the hardest role in all of football. You have unrealistic expectations because Brozo and Hakan made it look easy. To play that role means being a main variable in so many different triangles, defensively, offensively, off the ball, everything.

And as long as he is not a starting player (and lets be honest he will never become that), it's unfair to expect Asllani to master it. Reserve player for this role will always be imperfect due to his lack of playing time. Once you accept this you can start calculating diminishing returns of selling/loaning out Asllani and best case scenario of eventual replacements.

Or we can do nothing, cut the kid some slack and enjoy having a functional backup who gets the job done.

 

[#NotForMe]

Wow this kid (Asllani) is getting some attention

First, regarding the double standard thing, I mean it is total reasonable to do so, like I won't expect same results from an Intern and a Senior on the team.

Do we blindly support and protect Asllani, cause every young player turn into superstar? Absolutely fucking not.

Asllani is exactly what a promising prospect looks like, a lot of good traits but a lot of tactical understanding issues.
The difference is it is a bit harder to cover for him in the game than other positions, take Bisseck for example, which I think they are more or less the same in some ways, strong in some attributions, but getting the positions wrong. On top of the others able to cover for him or not, his physicality cannot cover his own errors like Bisseck, like sometimes Bisseck got himself into a not so good position, but his body bailed him out. If Asllani was a bit more agile or quicker, he might too, but unfortunately this is not the case.

If we were struggling like back in the old days and are RICH, with star players, I say yes we loan him out, no questions asked.

The thing is we are not struggling and we are BROKE, so we can afford and need to plug in plug out some younger players to become part of the system, and not try to squeeze everything out of this squad till it is old and cannot move anymore then go into a "hard" time cycle, but prepare future parts in a graduate manner.

Another thing is the improvement rate is very crucial to me, despite having potential, there needs to be clear signs of the prospect is learning and learning fast enough, which he demonstrated, just his defensive positions and aggressive level, along with his running distances shows so far.

Also where is better place to learn than having Barella and Hakan as your mentors?

Can we replace Hakan with him at this moment? FUCKING NO.

One more thing to add is the number of matches we will have next year will increase significantly, which add more points for him staying.

Bare in mind, despite his issues, he played 90 mins, and we won 4:0 against Atalanta.

 

[Fapuccino]

I think people still forget he had like 5 months of pro football before he came here, and he's been on the bench for like 95% of that period. At 21-22 I would expect players to start contributing significantly, but unfortunately for him he just missed out on some crucial development time.

I hope he takes his chances and still makes something out of those scraps though.

 

[#NotForMe]

I say he has significant contributions from time to time, just not consistent. Like the assists to Lautaro, a nice wipe cross to the left that led to a goal etc.

However, if you are comparing to Hakan and Barella then no, but also stupid to compare them.

 

[Gal]

I think people still forget he had like 5 months of pro football before he came here, and he's been on the bench for like 95% of that period. At 21-22 I would expect players to start contributing significantly, but unfortunately for him he just missed out on some crucial development time.

I hope he takes his chances and still makes something out of those scraps though.

How many in that position start contributing consistently in the age of 21.

Miki hadn’t even left Ukraine at the age of 21 and wasn’t a starter before 22-23 years of age and first left Ukraine at age 23.

So please let’s all take a very deep breath.

I think the club is aware off he is a long term solution not something that is going to be a hit right here and now, he is a development project.

He is at Inter where playing time is limited and where there less room for bad performances, but to let him grow requires playing time and that he isn’t punished for not being consistent. It’s crucial he gets playing time no matter how often he is invisible and plays badly. We are in no financial position to throw players out because they aren’t here and now solutions, we also need to think longer then one season ahead.

 

[thatdude]

Who do you suggest? I don't know someone,.who is experienced and good enough, with low salary, no demands for starting spot and cheap.

Someone like Endo from Liverpool should be the type of back up we have. However, we don’t have money to spend 19 million euros on a 31 year old back up. We typically spend on younger players and sign older players on a free (or close to it). Arna was the exception to that and we’re all pissed about that too.

 

[Fapuccino]

How many in that position start contributing consistently in the age of 21.

Miki hadn’t even left Ukraine at the age of 21 and wasn’t a starter before 22-23 years of age and first left Ukraine at age 23.

So please let’s all take a very deep breath.

I think the club is aware off he is a long term solution not something that is going to be a hit right here and now, he is a development project.

He is at Inter where playing time is limited and where there less room for bad performances, but to let him grow requires playing time and that he isn’t punished for not being consistent. It’s crucial he gets playing time no matter how often he is invisible and plays badly. We are in no financial position to throw players out because they aren’t here and now solutions, we also need to think longer then one season ahead.

I agree, but getting older in and of itself is not enough to make a player better. Consistent playtime is crucial for development, especially at that age.

My opinion is that it would've been better if he was loaned out to a bottom table team, but if he keeps being a part of key wins against teams like Fiorentina and Atalanta, that's a good sign. I don't think he's quite ready for the Atleticos yet, but if he is, I'd be super happy.

 

[Dave54]

I agree, but getting older in and of itself is not enough to make a player better. Consistent playtime is crucial for development, especially at that age.

My opinion is that it would've been better if he was loaned out to a bottom table team, but if he keeps being a part of key wins against teams like Fiorentina and Atalanta, that's a good sign. I don't think he's quite ready for the Atleticos yet, but if he is, I'd be super happy.

Hakan should be healthy for Atletico game.

 

[Gal]

I agree, but getting older in and of itself is not enough to make a player better. Consistent playtime is crucial for development, especially at that age.

My opinion is that it would've been better if he was loaned out to a bottom table team, but if he keeps being a part of key wins against teams like Fiorentina and Atalanta, that's a good sign. I don't think he's quite ready for the Atleticos yet, but if he is, I'd be super happy.

We tried the loan option it seldomly panned out very well, if we want a player to develop we need to take more responsibility ourselves. The only other way we can is by selling them with buy back clause, as it give financial benefit for the other club to develop them, loaning them dos not.

 

[bubba zanetti]

Well, if we compare him and Bisseck, Bisseck delivered big time compared to Asslani.

 

[Besnik]

Well, if we compare him and Bisseck, Bisseck delivered big time compared to Asslani.

Ffs mate, Asllani has far more responsibility on his shoulder when he's playing. Playing as a wingback is not easy of course, but there's still bigger support behind and also forward. Also mistakes don't cost as much as in lower midfield.

 

[bubba zanetti]

Ffs mate, Asllani has far more responsibility on his shoulder when he's playing. Playing as a wingback is not easy of course, but there's still bigger support behind and also forward. Also mistakes don't cost as much as in lower midfield.

And Bisseck as defender has a less resonsibility?? Geez, stop defending undefendable,Asslani is not good enough. Not yet. Maybe he turns into Hakan and Brozovic, maybe even Rodri, and maybe he turns into Duncan. We'll see,but right now he is not material for Inter. Lazio and Fiore yes, Inter? Nope.

 

[Besnik]

And Bisseck as defender has a less resonsibility?? Geez, stop defending undefendable,Asslani is not good enough. Not yet. Maybe he turns into Hakan and Brozovic, maybe even Rodri, and maybe he turns into Duncan. We'll see,but right now he is not material for Inter. Lazio and Fiore yes, Inter? Nope.

Playing as regista at such age is not as easy as playing in a 3-man defence alongside likes of Acerbi/de Vrij and Bastoni/Pavard. It's not about defending ffs. Be realistic when judging players' abilities or form. He's not good enough to be a starter, but as a backup he's done quite well.

He wasn't equally good in every match he played, but in overall he left a good impression.

He's intelligent, but lack of experience especially at this stage how Inter has become very competitive, is what is making difference.

 

[Il Drago]

Hakan has started all Serie A games but 3. If you think a quality experienced player is gonna come to Inter and watch Hakan start week in week out without complaining you're in a for a rude awakening.

I read on this thread about Mkhi and Endo. Mkhi is starting every game and yet it was mentioned he looked annoyed when he was subbed against Atalanta. Endo has started 11 EPL games.

By loaning Asllani out, you need to find a player who is good enough to be an understudy for Hakan and he will be happy with limited playing time. Oh. He also needs to be cheap. Good luck with that.

 

[Mikele]

He has talent, no question about that. But, he must be more agresive, take more risk, not only play safe and most of time pass "safe" ball to closest teammate. I think he is afraid that will make mistake. My advice to him: relax and do not think about mistakes.

 

[Gal]

Well, if we compare him and Bisseck, Bisseck delivered big time compared to Asslani.

Did you just compare a player on a position with a player on another position with a far larger role and responsibility on the team… Bisseck is surrounded by class players with more experience who can direct him and is constantly covered by others, it’s simply not nearly as complex a role he has as the one Asslani.

 

[Gal]

He has talent, no question about that. But, he must be more agresive, take more risk, not only play safe and most of time pass "safe" ball to closest teammate. I think he is afraid that will make mistake. My advice to him: relax and do not think about mistakes.

If you fuck up a pass in that role you create a potential large chance for the opposition, as it’s a ball loose on one of the most dangerous places on the pitch. He plays safe likely because he is told to. You need to slowly build up your ability and grow confidence in the role it isn’t happening over night, it’s probably one of the most difficult positions to play on a team.

I don’t think he is afraid, it simply not what I’m seeing, he is very likely told by Inzaghi to play it safe not taking unnecessary risk, I think Inzaghi is slowly trying to build him up not forcing anything.

 

[bubba zanetti]

Lol whats this crap about who has more responsibilities. If you deliver wrong ball as defender(Like Pavard against Atalanta) you are also fucked! And Asslani is also playing with class players like Barella and Mhiki. You should more jerk on Mhiki than on fucking Asslani lol

 

[Alex de Large]

We are not going to sign Kroos or Rodri to be Hakan backup's, so what is the problem of having someone who can get better rather than a finished player