The Pros and Cons of Sheva’s Return

For the past week or so I have found myself discussing the issue about the “180% chance of Sheva’s return”, and how this could effect Milan. Many tifosi still feel wounded and bitter about his departure but there are also those who are yearning for his comeback. Whatever the feelings fans may have towards Sheva the question that is being asked is, ‘is he really what Milan needs now?’ Will it be a wise decision to bring him back or will this be another bad purchase? To Sheva or not to Sheva? That is the question.Lets start off with the pros. First, if there is any active striker that knows Italian football and better yet Milan’s football, it would have to be Shevchenko. He spent the majority of his stunning career at Milan so there would be no problem of adjusting. If Milan were to purchase another striker they run the risk of having another Oliviera, who never found his way in the style of football. Sheva knows the country, team, and players like the back of his hand. Secondly, it is important to not forget that for many years he made the Rossoneri fans happy with his goals. He clocked in about 200 goals while at the club. His goals would be just want Milan need right now, after all that is the department where Milan are suffering from. Next, many have suggested that Sheva could be a guiding figure for the young Pato and Paloschi. These inexperienced youngsters could learn a thing or two from Sheva. Finally, the weakest argument for his return would be that Milan can sign him for a cheap and reasonable price. They would be able to invest more on other players for other positions.Now lets move on to the negative sides of his signing. So far his time spent with Chelsea has been a complete disappointment. He is a shadow of his former self, as he has been plagued with injuries and a lack of consistency. I just reviewed the number of goals per game ratio and the numbers are not bad. Yet the problem has been that he has played few games and the ones he has taken part of and scored have been against lower ranking teams. The urgency of a striker is now and Sheva is not in form right now. The heads of Milan would be making the same mistake they made with Ronaldo. They cannot take chances to bring another player that is not in form and hope for his recuperation. With what some call the decline of the Milan dynasty, the idea of renovation is ever clearer. What is needed is young blood to rejuvenate the team. Furthermore, Sheva is 33 years old and many feel Milan are taking a step backward and not looking at the future. If Milan want change then Sheva might not be the answer. Lastly, does Sheva really fit in Milan’s scheme? Even Ancelotti stated that he would not be able to play in the current squad and that he is too similar to Pato (an argument I feel is weak as well). Some claim that the similarities are there and even go as far as to say that Pato is a much more complete player than Sheva.On the horizon his return is foreseeable and supporters of the Diavolo will have to accept it. It is clear Sheva wants to return to the arms of his old club and maybe redeem himself for his mistake. Wrong or right, we will just have to wait and see.