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[Puma]

I still have the game against Parma on tape when Maxwell ran from just near the halfway line, kept the ball in touch and finished beautifully after a 1-2 with Crespo. When I see that goal, and the finish that came from a defender, I get shivers down my spine. Beautiful goal! He has a great deal of potential.

 

[M.Adnan]

Favalli over Maxwell?

Favalli was a good defender, fair enough. But what's the difference between Favalli, and Samuel as LB? they both defend. In fact, Samuel is still a better defender.

If a full back can't dribble and help his team with some decent crosses, then he shouldn't be called a full back. I prefer an attacking LB like Maxwell who makes defensive mistakes over a play-it-safe LB in Favalli.

On the whole, a full back like Maicon wouldn't be a bad choice though.

 

[pazza inter]

Favalli over Maxwell?

Favalli was a good defender, fair enough. But what's the difference between Favalli, and Samuel as LB? they both defend. In fact, Samuel is still a better defender.

If a full back can't dribble and help his team with some decent crosses, then he shouldn't be called a full back. I prefer an attacking LB like Maxwell who makes defensive mistakes over a play-it-safe LB in Favalli.

On the whole, a full back like Maicon wouldn't be a bad choice though.

Exactly since 2000 and we were cursed with a LB player.
We could brought Maxwell in summer 2003 after wonderful season with Ajax in CL along with Andy VDM but the player was young at that time and Hector Cuper's hope was on Coco but that guy because of his back problem we were in major problem over the past 4 years.
Maxwell should have been in Inter since 2003

 

[cloudq]

Favalli?? FAVALLI!?

sorry bro, but you are crazy... Tell one decend cross by Favalli, tell one dribble he made...

Maxwell is the best LB we have had in years...

sorry, but a defenders job is to defend

with that said, chivu is fundamentally better than maxwell period.

 

[Michal]

sorry, but a defenders job is to defend

Well, tell that to people who placed Capitano and Facchetti to our all time best eleven.

 

[cloudq]

Well, tell that to people who placed Capitano and Facchetti to our all time best eleven.

someone obviously forgot that both are also legendary defenders

zanetti can dribble, but doesnt do it nearly enough and cannot cross either

try naming a wingback that made his name attacking and cannot defend and then try to argue hed be great for inter

 

[tonyloo]

Cafú and Roberto Carlos. Two great wingbacks whose main abilitys was in attack, in defense they were very average.

They'd be great in Inter in their prime using the 4-3-1-2 system we have now.

 

[Suneet]

Cafú and Roberto Carlos. Two great wingbacks whose main abilitys was in attack, in defense they were very average.

They'd be great in Inter in their prime using the 4-3-1-2 system we have now.

I think Maicon is better than Cafu.

Maxwell is better than Roberto Carlos defensively.

I dont think Maxwell can be better than Chivu defensively but I also cant think of LB's who are like Maicon on the right. We should give Max some time and see if he can reduce his mistakes, because I think he is the only one in the team who is less than perfect.

 

[Pajo]

Whatever others are thinking, my opinion is that Maxwel is the best LB we have had in long time... And since he is improving his defence, he shoud remain in the first 11, Chivu can play CB or like so far, DM...

 

[M.Adnan]

Actually, I don't think that Maxwell's defensive abilities are that poor. What he lacks is some concentration, and he needs not to hesitate. That's why he makes too many defensive mistakes.

He is a good defender, and I remember very well how he totally blocked C.Ronaldo last summer and kept him out of the game, despite playing out of position (RB). But sometimes (many times perhaps), Maxwell tries to dribble when he's the last defender and loses the ball, and might end up to a player like Perrotta (last game in Roma).

 

[cloudq]

Cafú and Roberto Carlos. Two great wingbacks whose main abilitys was in attack, in defense they were very average.

They'd be great in Inter in their prime using the 4-3-1-2 system we have now.

the both of them also had outta-space engines that ran on god knows what...

and were noted speed men too, not to knock maicon (seeing as maicon isnt exactly zanetti is defense) or anything, but r.carlos and cafu, whilst noted for their attacking prowess werent defensive liabilities the same way as maxwell was, they would track back and at least be present to challenge the winger...

in r.carlos's case, well he moved to spain
in cafu's case (at milan), gattuso was substituting as RB every time he went forward

im extremely pleased with how maxwell performed in the milan derby though, kaka didnt get too much room from maxwell but couldve done better when kaka snapped samuel's ligaments

he was simply nowhere to be seen, it was samuel, cambiasso and then chivu coming to the rescue and zanetti is there too, but no maxwell...

evidence here... http://youtube.com/watch?v=s4IJK73sA0w

 

[Forza ragazzi]

Actually, I don't think that Maxwell's defensive abilities are that poor. What he lacks is some concentration, and he needs not to hesitate. That's why he makes too many defensive mistakes.

He is a good defender, and I remember very well how he totally blocked C.Ronaldo last summer and kept him out of the game, despite playing out of position (RB). But sometimes (many times perhaps), Maxwell tries to dribble when he's the last defender and loses the ball, and might end up to a player like Perrotta (last game in Roma).

I agree on this. Max still does mistakes, but he is improving. Also, I think Mancini has made him aware of it and surely Max is working to be a better defender. But his offensive abilities are great for our offensive play. I rather have one goal pr five matches conceded due to a mistake by Maxwell than boring Favalli, because Maxwell is such a great asset for us offensively.

 

[cloudq]

I agree on this. Max still does mistakes, but he is improving. Also, I think Mancini has made him aware of it and surely Max is working to be a better defender. But his offensive abilities are great for our offensive play. I rather have one goal pr five matches conceded due to a mistake by Maxwell than boring Favalli, because Maxwell is such a great asset for us offensively.

favalli was boring

but 1 goal every 5 matches? shit! i dont know many other ppl willing to let that happen

assuming he does it during a meaningless match but what if it happened in a top of the table clash?

bet ud rather have favalli instead

 

[K.I.]

People also tend to forget that maicon was also like this when he first started with us,great offensively but was weak defensively...but with playing at a consitent level maicon improved alot defensively.

 

[cloudq]

People also tend to forget that maicon was also like this when he first started with us,great offensively but was weak defensively...but with playing at a consitent level maicon improved alot defensively.

im going to go ahead and blurt out why maicon isnt punished defensively...

1. hes fast, hes got the engine and build of a tank
. => wont be outrun, wont be outmuscled
2. he has excellent support in defense
. => vieira last season and zanetti this season
3. he has developed a reputation be being a great attacking wingback
. => players gamble less against maicon, unless they want to get burned

 

[Forza ragazzi]

favalli was boring

but 1 goal every 5 matches? shit! i dont know many other ppl willing to let that happen

assuming he does it during a meaningless match but what if it happened in a top of the table clash?

bet ud rather have favalli instead

It was an example as I'd never pick Favalli over Maxwell. To win you need to take some risks, so Maxwell is ok. Of course he can and will improve defensively, but this takes time. We have a great team that can cover up for his mistakes as well. Nevertheless, Burdisso and Chivu can play LB if we want defensive security.

 

[cloudq]

It was an example as I'd never pick Favalli over Maxwell. To win you need to take some risks, so Maxwell is ok. Of course he can and will improve defensively, but this takes time. We have a great team that can cover up for his mistakes as well. Nevertheless, Burdisso and Chivu can play LB if we want defensive security.

id rather win and take no risks

 

[K.I.]

Besides the first reason for maicon....same thing can apply for maxwell and also if am not talking about now...last year if you guys remember alot of times maicon got caught out of position or was bad defensively, as i said in the last post...maicon has improved tremendously defensivly and right now i consider him the best RB in the world.

 

[rockball]

Maxwell has definitely improved his defence this season. I hope he cements his place at LB. Chivu can support at CB and DM role as required.

 

[Forza ragazzi]

id rather win and take no risks

Then you'd be trusting luck to edge you ahead.