Here are the results of each match he managed for Milan, including all competitions:
Jan 19- (H) v Hellas Verona- Win 1-0- Serie A
Jan 22- (H) v Udinese- Loss 2-1- Coppa Italia
Jan 26- (A) v Cagliari- Win 2-1- Serie A
Feb 1- (H) v Torino- Draw 1-1- Serie A
Feb 8- (A) v Napoli- Loss 2-1- Serie A
Feb 14- (H) v Bologna- Win 1-0- Serie A
Feb 19- (H) v Atletico Madrid- Loss 1-0- UCL
Feb 23- (A) v Sampdoria- Win 2-0- Serie A
Mar 2- (H) v Juventus- Loss 2-0- Serie A
Prior to Seedorf's arrival, the team was free falling and headed to a bottom-half league finish, something not associated with Milan. Milan is a club full of legendary footballers who have worn the colors with passion and honor. A rich history that rarely involves embarrassment. Clarence Seedorf has come in and instilled a different mentality and a positive approach to the game.
Coppa Italia
Clarence Seedorf only managed Milan in one cup match and that was in a loss to Udinese, which knocked them out of the tournament. It was only his second match managing the club so I'm not going to really get into it. Its not even a sample size but more of a crumb.
UEFA Champions League
Similar to the Coppa Italia, Seedorf has only managed the one CL match but it was a big one. A Round of 16 first leg match v Atletico Madrid, which resulted in an undeserving 1-0 loss thanks to a late Diego Costa goal. Despite the result, Milan played extremely well, attacking at a level we have rarely seen this season. Kaka nearly scored twice for Milan and Andrea Poli was also denied. If it wasn't for Atletico Madrid's young goalkeeper Courtois denying Milan several times, they probably would have won the match at the San Siro. Sometimes, the "Beautiful Game" isn't so beautiful. Clarence Seedorf will have to get his club ready for the second leg back in Madrid next Tuesday.
Serie A
The largest serving size. Seedorf has managed 7 Serie A matches for Milan. His record through 7 matches is: 4 Wins, 2 Losses, 1 Draw. A total of 13 pts. For a first time manager, that's pretty solid. Plus, the two losses came against two very good sides in Napoli and Juventus. In the two matches, Milan played above average football and arguably outplayed the opponent despite what the result says. Sure, you would love to have won these matches. However, you must be patient in the development of the club under a new manager. If you watched the matches, you can see improvement and encouraging play from new players Taarabt and Rami. Mario Balotelli and Seedorf have created a relationship that involves trust and a sense of understanding, which is critical for this side. The way Clarence has milked the ability out of some players is exciting going forward.
The Verdict: B+
Clarence Seedorf has managed this squad well and the club is on the rise. A few unlucky moments have taken away points and wins for Milan. The Rossoneri are trending upward. Not being able to finish matches that they have dominated hurts the rating a bit but its an issue we shouldn't be too concerned with moving forward. Milan's upcoming matches are v Udinese Saturday, March 8th and Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, March 11th. Forza Milan.
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