[KillerMax]

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Form Guide: Milan (D L - - -) Udinese (W W - - -)

Last season: Milan 4-4 Udinese

Stat fact: This was the fixture of the 2010-11 season, as Milan fought back from 3-1 down to draw 4-4 in an epic thriller. It was no fluke, as in the last six San Siro meetings there have been a total 35 goals.

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FORZA MILAN!

This post has been edited by KillerMax: Sep 20 2011, 12:36 PM

[Fillipo Simone]

This one should be a win. Can't remember last time Milan went for 4 matches without a win in a row.

[d'Arc.LP]

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[KillerMax]

Why on Earth wasn't El Shar called up? Seeing as our attacking options are nonexistent?

[d'Arc.LP]

Why on Earth wasn't El Shar called up? Seeing as our attacking options are nonexistent?

That's the prediction from Gazzetta. Allegri, still hasn't announced his list (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Ambrosini is out for another 30 days, Boateng for 10 days, Flamini for 140 days, Gattuso for 7 days, Robinho & Ibrahimovic for 4 days

This post has been edited by d'Arc.LP: Sep 20 2011, 01:10 PM

[Fillipo Simone]

Pippo will be a nice add. But why not play Taiwo?

[X-Offender]

Robinho and Ibra should be back this weekend, hopefully Boateng will be available for the Champions League match next week. Those are the only players I care about of our injury list, that can make a difference.

No idea what's going on with Taiwo? The guy has been fit for almost a week now, yet Allegri doesn't play him. At least sit him on the bench.

[Danny]

Yet another tough match. We've had a really hard start to this season. I suspect a draw in this one.

[X-Offender]

Udinese are doing well. We need more concentration and attention with respect to the first two games. Against Napoli our mistakes paid dearly. Milan's value remains but we must demonstrate on the pitch we are the favorites. The league is long, we must recover our injured players and restart. Pato and Cassano will play up forward. Inzaghi on the bench? I'll have to valuate.

What mistakes? We simply didn't play that match. It wasn't a matter of mistakes, it was a matter of concentration and determination, which we totally lacked.

[d'Arc.LP]

ZAMPARINI: "Nocerino? Milan is now that poor that only buys players without contract, where do you think Montolivo will play next season?"

EL SHAARAWY: "I'm ready for Udinese"

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[X-Offender]

ZAMPARINI: "Nocerino? Milan is now that poor that only buys players without contract, where do you think Montolivo will play next season?"

Milan, along with De Rossi. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

[X-Offender]

Ibra and Boateng should be available for the Champions League game or the following match against Juventus. For Robinho I predict a longer period.

Damn it, Robi. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

[CHU-LIP]

Damn it, Robi. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

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He's so much more valuable to us than Cassano and even Pato are. I can't wait for Zlatan and Robinho to be our attack agan. Then we will play good again and win our games.

[Fillipo Simone]

It think we should give Cassano a slack - he may not have been "that good" but in 3 matches he made 1 goal and 2 assists.

[CHU-LIP]

I'm concerned about this match. Udinese are strong, and could beat us by countering us I fear...

Unless Allegri managed to do an amazing job in the few days he had...

This post has been edited by CHU-LIP: Sep 20 2011, 05:47 PM

[Fillipo Simone]

Having Zambrotta on the left and resting Nesta is a good step.

[han2503]

We gained Zambrotta and have to rest Nesta...

Plus we're missing at least another 3 to 4 starters. This season has started out very rough for us.

@ chu, I can't see him having fixed the issues that have cropped up in defence since he's basically had no time. I'm just hoping that we have a game plan that does not involve camping in the Udine half and getting constantly caught out on the counter

[CHU-LIP]

We gained Zambrotta and have to rest Nesta...

I trust in Yepes being a good defender. This can't be an excuse. If we lose, it's not because of missing Nesta. Allegri better do the right thing this time. I felt disgusted when watching our last match.

[Jack Bauer]

Squad for the game:

Abbiati, Amelia, Roma, Abate, Nesta, Taiwo, Thiago Silva, Zambrotta, Yepes, Aquilani, Emanuelson, Nocerino, Seedorf, Valoti (57), Van Bommel, Casano, El Shaarawi, Inzaghi, Pato.

No Bonera and Antonini and Pippo returns.

[d'Arc.LP]

Squad for the game:

Abbiati, Amelia, Roma, Abate, Nesta, Taiwo, Thiago Silva, Zambrotta, Yepes, Aquilani, Emanuelson, Nocerino, Seedorf, Valoti (57), Van Bommel, Casano, El Shaarawi, Inzaghi, Pato.

No Bonera and Antonini and Pippo returns.

With this squad (supposing that everyone is fit) I'd play like this :

Amelia
Abate - Silva - Yepes - Taiwo
Aquilani - Nocerino - Emanuelson
El Shaarawy
Pato - Inzaghi

But knowing Allegri, I guess we'll play like this :

Abbiati
Abate - Silva - Yepes - Zambrotta
Nocerino - Van Bommel - Emanuelson
Aquilani
Cassano - Pato

This post has been edited by d'Arc.LP: Sep 20 2011, 06:44 PM

[KillerMax]

Abbiati, Amelia, Roma, Abate, Nesta, Taiwo, Thiago Silva, Zambrotta, Yepes, Aquilani, Emanuelson, Nocerino, Seedorf, Valoti (57), Van Bommel, Casano, El Shaarawi, Inzaghi, Pato.

Abbiati
Abate Silva Yepes Zambrotta
Van Bommel
Nocerino Aquilani
El Shar
Pato Cassano

Nesta already looks tired (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

[CHU-LIP]

Pato, El Shaarawy
Aquilani
Emanuelson, Van Bommel, Nocerino
Taiwo, Yepes, Thiago Silva, Abate
Abbiati

I like Cassano a zillion times more as a sub than as a starter. I don't want to take away such great weapon and get a meh preformance in return. The line-up I posted is just the official paper work with our 4-3-1-2, on pitch I want to see it be like this: (obviously fullbacks will go forward, especially Taiwo should)

Pato
Emanuelson, Aquilani, El Shaarawy
Van Bommel, Nocerino
Taiwo, Yepes, Thiago Silva, Abate
Abbiati

[X-Offender]

Mexes will be back soon, and Nesta can rest whenever he wants. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

Playing Seedorf would be a big mistake. He currently has a problem at the knee cartilage, it would be his third game in seven days and more importantly, he's been crap in the previous two games. I'd rather play Emanuelson even though I don't particularly fancy him in midfield.

[X-Offender]

Pato
Emanuelson, Aquilani, El Shaarawy
Van Bommel, Nocerino
Taiwo, Yepes, Thiago Silva, Abate
Abbiati

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[Jack Bauer]

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[han2503]

We're never going to play a 4-2-3-1, and I don't believe we have the players to do it. Sticking Urby in the midfield is also a waste because I can't see him doing anything. He might be quick but he adds zero to our game.

personally I'd go with the proposed 4-3-1-2, Aquilani in the midfield 3, El Shaa behind Pato and Cassano.

Pippo won't start but he'll be a great asset coming off the bench

Personally the least I'm worried about is the selected players. It's clear that the problem is the approach and game plan not the selected players

[Guest_Suhail 3_*]

Lazio, Barcelona draws were good in respect to the fact it was the first two games, the Napoli defeat due to the fact the squad is depleted and it was in san paolo we can all forgive(just).

But ... this week anything short off 6points against udinese and cesena could be a cause for concern... time to start winning, as napoli and juventus arent showing any signs of complacency

FORZA MILAN

[han2503]

Lazio, Barcelona draws were good in respect to the fact it was the first two games, the Napoli defeat due to the fact the squad is depleted and it was in san paolo we can all forgive(just).

But ... this week anything short off 6points against udinese and cesena could be a cause for concern... time to start winning, as napoli and juventus arent showing any signs of complacency

FORZA MILAN

Completely agree with you

But I'm not worried, certainly not about Napoli or Juve. They will both linger away as the season progresses imo. The CL is too much of a load on Napoli. While Juve I have no faith in to do well this season, even if they spent a bagillion on a new squad. It's the same thing as last season if you ask me.

[Boban10]

Pato
Emanuelson, Aquilani, El Shaarawy
Van Bommel, Nocerino
Taiwo, Yepes, Thiago Silva, Abate
Abbiati

I would be tempted to go with this, with the players available, Urby and El add pace, as does pato. It would also allow us to drop aquilani back to midfield and create a 4-3-3. Or Urby also for a 4-4-2 or 4-4-1-1.

We do not have a lot of options just now. Going to be a tough game.

Allegri really needs to show if he can adapt/react and plan for opponents on a game by game basis instead of just hoping his favoured formation/starting 11 will somehow by luck or crook get us by.

Honeymoon is well and truely over Allegri.

[X-Offender]

Lazio, Barcelona draws were good in respect to the fact it was the first two games, the Napoli defeat due to the fact the squad is depleted and it was in san paolo we can all forgive(just).

I can't agree with you there. Only the Lazio draw was good in terms of game expressed. We should have won that game by a mile.

The Camp Nou draw was good in terms of result but we expressed no game at all. We got shackled by Barça to our own half for the entire match, and we were lucky Silva's header saved our butts. But I would take it any way, since it was Barça we were playing after all, and we had no Ibra + Boateng's injury hurt us bad.

The loss to Napoli was a complete disgrace. I have no excuses for our players nor the coach. We're still able to field a competitive eleven despite our injuries. It's like han says, it's not the selected players but the approach to the game what really matters. We simply didn't care about the game, that's what annoys me the most.

[Bluesummers]

If were lucky we'll draw this game, I can't see us winning. We need our Ibra and robbie back (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

[Fillipo Simone]

Naah, I don't fall for it; we are Milan and we should win. Just like Arsenal did against Udinese, even with that team. 4 games without a win would be devastating.

[Bluesummers]

Naah, I don't fall for it; we are Milan and we should win. Just like Arsenal did against Udinese, even with that team. 4 games without a win would be devastating.

Whose gonna score? or better yet, whose gonna create the chances to score?

[Fillipo Simone]

Whose gonna score? or better yet, whose gonna create the chances to score?

Cassano already has 2 assists. Aquilani is also capable. We have El Shaaraway as well.

[Bluesummers]

Cassano already has 2 assists. Aquilani is also capable. We have El Shaaraway as well.

I doubt it, Udinese play a similar style to Napoli.

We'll have a similar game as before unless we decide to change tactics and sit back.

[X-Offender]

I doubt it, Udinese play a similar style to Napoli.

We'll have a similar game as before unless we decide to change tactics and sit back.

And? We could have easily defeated Napoli if we wanted to. The players just didn't care about the game. We have plenty of players to create and score, from Aquilani to Cassano and Pato. I hope Allegri has given them a good talk, I want to see a change of attitude tomorrow evening.

[Fillipo Simone]

Yeah, right - sitting back against Udine? That's to much - Milan ain't that poor; Napoli was an off game and in many chases we made mistakes. Putting Zambrotta on the left and resting Nesta will make us more solid in defense. That's an important difference.

[acid911]

No, I'm 100% with Blue on this one, it's going to the same case again. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) It's pretty much unwise (or should I say idiotic) to do the same thing and expect a different results. Yes, there is an element of player motivationa, but right tactics can take care of that much smoother than giving the squad an aderlanie rush of sorts.

We are either going to play the game at our pace, or let Udinese play it at their terms. They are not Lecce or Cesana (even though we are well aware what these small sides can do), that we start playing cowboy with. We'll need a watergtight defense or a disastrous draw is the best we can manage. Nobody remember the 4-4? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif) For a solid defense we need a midfield that can absort the pressure, not get run over.

Simply put we don't have the player due to injury (and what we do have are not cut for it) to go in and strangle Udinese in their half. Sure everyone can create, but what if that's the plan? What if Udinese want our creative players in their half so they can defend and counter? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) This game is very important, definitely the most important game thus far in our season. We gave Napoli the advantage last week, if we lose 2-3 points today, then this is going to give the other contenders a mouthwatering advantage - 1 point out of 9 is just not on. Same goes for 2 out of 9.

PS. By sitting back we don't mean play like a second teir club. I'm just saying play like a champion. An arrogant champion when it draws or loses does not look nearly as bad as a stupid champion. FACT.

[drucurl]

Lola @ the n00b parade in here (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) We're winning for sure. The only thing in doubt is the margin (IMG:style_emoticons/default/96.gif)

[X-Offender]

No, I'm 100% with Blue on this one, it's going to the same case again. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) It's pretty much unwise (or should I say idiotic) to do the same thing and expect a different results. Yes, there is an element of player motivationa, but right tactics can take care of that much smoother than giving the squad an aderlanie rush of sorts.

We are either going to play the game at our pace, or let Udinese play it at their terms. They are not Lecce or Cesana (even though we are well aware what these small sides can do), that we start playing cowboy with. We'll need a watergtight defense or a disastrous draw is the best we can manage. Nobody remember the 4-4? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif) For a solid defense we need a midfield that can absort the pressure, not get run over.

Simply put we don't have the player due to injury (and what we do have are not cut for it) to go in and strangle Udinese in their half. Sure everyone can create, but what if that's the plan? What if Udinese want our creative players in their half so they can defend and counter? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) This game is very important, definitely the most important game thus far in our season. We gave Napoli the advantage last week, if we lose 2-3 points today, then this is going to give the other contenders a mouthwatering advantage - 1 point out of 9 is just not on. Same goes for 2 out of 9.

PS. By sitting back we don't mean play like a second teir club. I'm just saying play like a champion. An arrogant champion when it draws or loses does not look nearly as bad as a stupid champion. FACT.

The only player we don't have from our best possible midfield combination is Boateng, who is very important to us, but that doesn't mean we can't play a compact game with our current players. Personally, I think Van Bommel, Nocerino and Aquilani should always be starters. They are far better than Ambrosini, Gattuso and Seedorf in what they do nowadays. Again, I stress the concepts of mentality, concentration and determination. We must exhibit the mentality of a top club, by approaching the game with full concentration and the determination to win it. We have a far better team than Udinese, and even with our injuries, we can impose our game on theirs and prevail in the process. That's how a top club always behaves. We don't need to restrict our playing style because of them, it must be the opposite. However, if we act all calm and laid back like we did against Napoli, no matter the tactics or the individualities, we will always lose.

[acid911]

Lola @ the n00b parade in here We're winning for sure. The only thing in doubt is the margin

Quoted. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/innocent.gif) For the record.

The only player we don't have from our best possible midfield combination is Boateng, who is very important to us, but that doesn't mean we can't play a compact game with our current players. Personally, I think Van Bommel, Nocerino and Aquilani should always be starters. They are far better than Ambrosini, Gattuso and Seedorf in what they do nowadays. Again, I stress the concepts of mentality, concentration and determination. We must exhibit the mentality of a top club, by approaching the game with full concentration and the determination to win it. We have a far better team than Udinese, and even with our injuries, we can impose our game on theirs and prevail in the process. That's how a top club always behaves. We don't need to restrict our playing style because of them, it must be the opposite. However, if we act all calm and laid back like we did against Napoli, no matter the tactics or the individualities, we will always lose.

Yeah, this I agree with most of the post, particularly the two points above. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Now, never did I once say we go calm and laid back. That's a sure fire way to get a pie in your face, even if you are Barcelona or Manchester United. Every player has to be at his peak, active and hustling. All three departments: defense, midfield and attack.

The only thing that changes is how to play the game, at your terms or theirs. I did maintain, even in the Napoli match, that player-for-player (bar Seedorf and Anotinin/Bonera) we still were better than Napoli and should not have lost their like we did. Same is the case with Udinese. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) But if we try something and it's not working, it's time we switch modes and gears during the match - not wait for the full show. Because Udinese will not hold back, they have been there on the fringes for the years, they are the high-mid-table club, and it's opportunities like these that they relish.

[Fillipo Simone]

The only player we don't have from our best possible midfield combination is Boateng, who is very important to us, but that doesn't mean we can't play a compact game with our current players. Personally, I think Van Bommel, Nocerino and Aquilani should always be starters. They are far better than Ambrosini, Gattuso and Seedorf in what they do nowadays. Again, I stress the concepts of mentality, concentration and determination. We must exhibit the mentality of a top club, by approaching the game with full concentration and the determination to win it. We have a far better team than Udinese, and even with our injuries, we can impose our game on theirs and prevail in the process. That's how a top club always behaves. We don't need to restrict our playing style because of them, it must be the opposite. However, if we act all calm and laid back like we did against Napoli, no matter the tactics or the individualities, we will always lose.

+1

Well, to almost everything.

[KillerMax]

We have no reference point in the middle of the park. No one there feels like a "top" player to carry this team and show them the way. Maybe Boateng, but he lacks the characteristics. The whole team is nervous. Robinho and Zlatan will make a huge difference IMO.

I can't believe some of the people who are being so harsh! We are missing Boateng, Zlatan and Robinho at the moment. Three key players and along with Silva, somewhat pillars of our success last year. And this is not toward the end of the season when the team has already gelled and is high on confidence.

But I believe the frustration comes more from having a relatively average squad compared to other big teams. How many 33+ year olds do we have only in midfield? It's frightening.

[han2503]

And? We could have easily defeated Napoli if we wanted to. The players just didn't care about the game. We have plenty of players to create and score, from Aquilani to Cassano and Pato. I hope Allegri has given them a good talk, I want to see a change of attitude tomorrow evening.

Agreed

Yeah, right - sitting back against Udine? That's to much - Milan ain't that poor; Napoli was an off game and in many chases we made mistakes. Putting Zambrotta on the left and resting Nesta will make us more solid in defense. That's an important difference.

Yep, Nesta has been struggling a bit, he's not going to be able to keep playing every 3 days. Hopefully Mexes will be available soon and that problem will be solved

The only player we don't have from our best possible midfield combination is Boateng, who is very important to us, but that doesn't mean we can't play a compact game with our current players. Personally, I think Van Bommel, Nocerino and Aquilani should always be starters. They are far better than Ambrosini, Gattuso and Seedorf in what they do nowadays. Again, I stress the concepts of mentality, concentration and determination. We must exhibit the mentality of a top club, by approaching the game with full concentration and the determination to win it. We have a far better team than Udinese, and even with our injuries, we can impose our game on theirs and prevail in the process. That's how a top club always behaves. We don't need to restrict our playing style because of them, it must be the opposite. However, if we act all calm and laid back like we did against Napoli, no matter the tactics or the individualities, we will always lose.

Exactly. The 11 chosen is irrelevant, we'd still have a better first 11 out there then Napoli, Udine, etc. Even without all those players, there shouldn't be an excuse because we should have been able to at least win one of the 2 Serie A games we've played.

The attitude shown in the Napoli game is inexcusable. As for sitting back against Udine, no way!! Last season we never set back, we attacked and when we lost the ball we instantly pressed to win it back and not let the team counter us at will like they were doing at the beginning of last season and like they're doing now. If we set up to camp in there half aimlessly passing around until we lose the ball stupidly and let them hit us on the counter every few minutes then we will lose like we lost the Napoli game. Playing smart and with a good attitude is key, resorting to pusing Urby in there because he can run fast won't help anything. We need to have a smart game plan, execute it, without giving the opposing team chances to counter us

[han2503]

Just want to add, that I think this is the time we give the Faroe a chance, this could be a golden opportunity for him to step up. Seedorf cannot play again today, he's just down for the count atm, he's not fit enough and he can't handle another 90 minutes so personally I'd like to see us go for something like this

Abate--Thiago--Yepes--Zambro
Nocerino--VB--Aquilani
El Shaarawy
Pato--Cassano

I think that's best line-up Allegri can put in given the circumstances.

[Jack Sparrow]

You're confusing Egyptology with Geography again. I told you taking a Ph.D in both of them would end up working against you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

Pharaoh not Faroe. One is an Egyptian king, the other is Italy's b!tch in Euro qualifiers. And also a country.

[acid911]

Owned, Han! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) Caught by the Pirate!

[Fillipo Simone]

You're confusing Egyptology with Geography again. I told you taking a Ph.D in both of them would end up working against you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

Pharaoh not Faroe. One is an Egyptian king, the other is Italy's b!tch in Euro qualifiers. And also a country.

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[han2503]

You're confusing Egyptology with Geography again. I told you taking a Ph.D in both of them would end up working against you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

Pharaoh not Faroe. One is an Egyptian king, the other is Italy's b!tch in Euro qualifiers. And also a country.

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I knew it looked wrong but didn't bother to double check, figured acid would be the usual stick up my @ss and point it out (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[acid911]

I knew it looked wrong but didn't bother to double check, figured acid would be the usual stick up my @ss and point it out

I coulda been a contender, I could've been somebody. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) But Jack (of the pirating variety) beat me to it, while I was busy having lunch with friends. But anyway, the kid has a big chance to prove himself - even more so than last week. Seedorf would be crazy to start/play this game, and then the next at the weekend. It's going to be this or that.

[han2503]

I coulda been a contender, I could've been somebody. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) But Jack (of the pirating variety) beat me to it, while I was busy having lunch with friends. But anyway, the kid has a big chance to prove himself - even more so than last week. Seedorf would be crazy to start/play this game, and then the next at the weekend. It's going to be this or that.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Well sport mediaset has the exact line-up as we did against Napoli, except for Zambro and Yepes

[kurtsimonw]

Not looking forward to it. Think we'll go behind and pull it back late on. 1-1.

[d'Arc.LP]

Milan: Abbiati, Abate, Nesta, Thiago Silva, Zambrotta, Nocerino, Van Bommel, Seedorf, Aquilani, Cassano, Pato

Udinese: Handanovic, Benatia, Danilo, Domizzi, Basta, Isla, Badu, Asamoah, Armero, Torje, Di Natale

[acid911]

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[Jack Bauer]

Seedorf gonna pass out at half time with this third game in a row at a short time.

[X-Offender]

Of course, playing El Shaarawy is out of the question, eh Allegri? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

[CHU-LIP]

Of course, playing El Shaarawy is out of the question, eh Allegri? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

He and Emanuelson are too fast and young.

[Fillipo Simone]

Okay, this is weird. I'm sure Seedorf will play a great match today, but - for the record - this really shouldn't be Seedorf's fault, but Allegri's.

[CHU-LIP]

Okay, this is weird. I'm sure Seedorf will play a great match today, but - for the record - this really shouldn't be Seedorf's fault, but Allegri's.

It's Allegri's fault Seedorf will play a great match today?

[han2503]

It's Allegri's fault Seedorf will play a great match today?

It's Allegri who picked him again for the 3rd game in a row and it's not Seedorf's fault that Allegri doesn't trust El Shaarawi

[acid911]

No, I think Fillipo just sent out a disclaimer notice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) In case, Seedorf has an off day - not unlike the 4-4 rout where he started it all by giving away the ball in the midfield, and also being responsible for another goal. Subsequently being booed by the fans. I'm sure he'll be much more composed today.

But I fear he'll probably be walking well before the 45 minutes. Or worse, injure himself if he starts again this week.

[CHU-LIP]

It's Allegri who picked him again for the 3rd game in a row and it's not Seedorf's fault that Allegri doesn't trust El Shaarawi

or Emanuelson...

But obviously true, I will blame Allegri if Seedorf fails today. I'm worried about our lack of pace in the team. Udinese are strong and we are likely to have huge trouble with their counters, just like against Napoli. Too many players of us are capable of losing possession too often, and too little players can keep up with our opponents, and also I question us being tactical aware enough to response well to it, we didn't do so against Napoli.

[Fillipo Simone]

It's Allegri who picked him again for the 3rd game in a row and it's not Seedorf's fault that Allegri doesn't trust El Shaarawi

Indeed.

As for Emanuelson...well...I don't think we can do anything with that kind of player. I expect him to be involved into some kind of swap as early as January. He may be good but...he offers little for Milan's tactical system overall. He's a great player for smaller teams - he can fill many positions, neither of them in a superb way.

[Boban10]

Oh well, here we go. Line Ups from acmilan.com


MILAN: Abbiati, Abate, Nesta, Thiago Silva, Zambrotta, Nocerino, Van Bommel, Seedorf, Aquilani, Cassano, Pato.
UDINESE: Handanovic, Benatia, Danilo, Domizzi, Basta, Isla, Badu, Asamoah, Armero, Torje, Di Natale.

[han2503]

Pato nudges someone on the back and it's a foul, Seedorf get's pulled back twice and nothing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

[han2503]

So far so good.

[Rossoneri7]

Our midfield seems to be working .. Remarkable (IMG:style_emoticons/default/96.gif)

[han2503]

Pato FFS!!!

Injured

[Boban10]

oh ffs Pato


nightmare start to season (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

This post has been edited by Boban10: Sep 21 2011, 08:06 PM

[Fillipo Simone]

The kid broke down. This is a joke.

[CrazyMilanFan]

Wtf pato injured

[han2503]

El Shaa on

[Jack Bauer]

We can't get a fucking break (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) Great, now our 3 top strikers are injured.

[daj0]

Ohhhhh that looks bad... Muscle problems once again!! Poor Pato... thats just sooooo unlucky..

He will always have these problems... poor guy

[Jack Bauer]

If it's like the last time, he will be out for 3 weeks at least.

[daj0]

3 Top Strikers.. Pato, Ibra and who

[han2503]

I can't see who will score for us...

[daj0]

Ahh u mean binho hehe

[han2503]

It looks like the Pato injury has disrupted the players' concentration, they're making bad passes all of a sudden

[han2503]

0-1

What a shocker from Abbiati!!

[Boban10]

FFS what the hell happened there abbiati you ****!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

[acid911]

It's In. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) That man again, named Natale.

[Rossoneri7]

0-1

What a shocker from Abbiati!!

Must be the Dida syndrome (IMG:style_emoticons/default/innocent.gif)

[Fillipo Simone]

This is getting worse and worse. Unbelievable.

[han2503]

Aquilani is just not in it. I don't think he's comfortable in that position

[han2503]

OHHHHHH

Seedorf off the post!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rossoneri7]

Seedorf oooo so close !!

[acid911]

Must be the Dida syndrome

Not really. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Abbiati likes to make one mistake - big or small - per match. That's just how he rolls. Whether it's a misplaced pass to an opposing player, a bad kick that lands nowhere, or this. What happened today is well, not out of the norm for our goalkeeper. That's one reason why he's never had a good time in the NT. Buffon is another.

[anano1214]

i HATE aleggri x-(

now we are like inter

This post has been edited by anano1214: Sep 21 2011, 08:31 PM

[Jack Bauer]

So unlucky... We need to sacrifice a goat or something for football gods.

[daj0]

I am dissapointed... Milan have to relay on Seedorf... now that has to be a JOKE!
I mean hes playing good, not to complain against seedorf. Bu Milan - the board should have made some decent transfers so we can actually compete!
Now what happend... sold Pirlo and nows its Seedorf turn to shine again? Not good management in my opinion!

[han2503]

Abate close just before the whistle

[CrazyMilanFan]

Not much can be done by the coach with the amount of injuries we have... howler from abbaiti makes it even worse and dificult for us.... we ned luck firstof all and hope some one just shines and atleast gets a point....

[Fillipo Simone]

Is Nocerino playing? Seriously, Aquilani must be placed elsewhere. He's starting to disappear and all the pressure is left only to a Seedorf, who's under the circumstances playing very well.

And why are we complicating when getting into a shooting range chance? Seedorf did it, Cassano twice. In the end, the leave the ball to Nocerino, Bommel or Abate who's finish isn't exactly like Pato's.

We need Pippo in this one. But this is turning into a nightmare season for us.

[acid911]

We need Pippo in this one. But this is turning into a nightmare season for us.

Agreed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif) But then again, it's just the start.

[Boban10]

Not really. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Abbiati likes to make one mistake - big or small - per match. That's just how he rolls. Whether it's a misplaced pass to an opposing player, a bad kick that lands nowhere, or this. What happened today is well, not out of the norm for our goalkeeper. That's one reason why he's never had a good time in the NT. Buffon is another.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Abbiati is just so laid back he may as well just lie down, shouldnt be first choice. I would play Amelia every time in front of abbiati, and that feels wierd for me to say as i have been a fan since he first played for us, but, i get same feeling from him as i did from Dida in the latter years and that is one of "im first choice, i dont need to work hard".

Team were playing ok, possession was ok, passing was quicker than the weekend but hell, this is a nightmare start to season. Hindsight is great, but we are paying for letting Paloschi go, Inzaghi on bench will have to come on sometime second half, probably get injured as well, its biting us letting our good youngsters go, merkel, paloschi, strasser.

Allegri really needs to grab the team by the neck, shake them about and get them out in second half fired up, if he is capable!

[acid911]

Agreed, Boban. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) Paloschi probably is the unluckiest living thing this side of the pond. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I know, some people say he isn't anything speical. But hey, we could have used him right about now.

[Fillipo Simone]

Amelia isn't a good choice in my opinion. He's the same class keeper as Abbiati only with less experience and poorer reflexes. I don't rate him very much.

[Fillipo Simone]

Agreed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif) But then again, it's just the start.

Yeah it is. But at one point, we gotta start picking up form and scoring points, or eventually the start will be become also the end.

[acid911]

Yeah it is. But at one point, we gotta start picking up form and scoring points, or eventually the start will be become also the end.

Very true. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) That point isn't too far away, to be brutally honest. Depending on how we perform today in the 2nd half, it could very well be two weeks from now. Playing catchup for 10-12 points lost isn't fun.