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Champions League - Matchday 5 - Milan - Barcelona, Date: 23/11/11 Time: 20:45 CET |
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Nov 20 2011, 06:55 PM
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I think we ruined our top spot chance last week, we could have held them to a 1-1 or a 0-0 but atm, I can't see us beating them.
Anyway, it won't hurt to try, and we'll finally get to see Ibra put his words into action against Pep
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Nov 20 2011, 07:23 PM
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QUOTE (X-Offender @ Nov 20 2011, 07:08 PM)  I have all my hopes on Ibra and Pato for this one. Hopefully Nesta and Thiago will once again put a fantastic performance as well. Do you think Pato will start? I have a feeling that we'll be seeing Robs starting and Pato on the bench. Personally I wouldn't know who to choose, Pato is the better finisher and creates more dengerous situations while Robinho links up play with Ibra better
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Nov 20 2011, 07:30 PM
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QUOTE (William405 @ Nov 20 2011, 07:28 PM)  Yes,these are the matches where you need true champions.Is Allegri gonna play with three strikers? No. I think we'll see Ibra with Pato or Robinho upfront, Boateng behind them, Seedorf, Nocerino, VB in the midfield and the usual defensive line
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Nov 20 2011, 07:45 PM
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Our line-up at Camp Nou - Abbiati; Zambrotta, Nesta, Thiago Silva, Abate; Van Bommel, Seedorf, Nocerino, Boateng, Pato, Cassano.
And we were very lucky to end that game 2-2.
Barcelona are one of the most cohesive teams I have seen, its effortless when they are having a good day. I hope Milan has a good day this Wednesday, I am not too greedy a draw would suffice. For the attack I would play Pato from the bench around 75th minute, Ibra & Robinho are a good combination to start. And we need Robinho to put in one hell of a performance! We also need a wall of a midfield, Van Bommel Nocerino Boateng Ambrosini Seedorf. Take your pick. And no Taiwo please.
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Nov 20 2011, 09:32 PM
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I'd say Allegri will go with something like that one above, only Seedorf in like yesterday and Robs for Pato.
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Nov 21 2011, 12:34 AM
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QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Nov 21 2011, 01:32 AM)  I'd say Allegri will go with something like that one above, only Seedorf in like yesterday and Robs for Pato. Well that's as big a difference as we can make to that lineup, don't you think? (IMG: style_emoticons/default/innocent.gif) I too thinnk Seedorf may get the nod, but not having Pato from the start of the match could be the reason between a positive result and a negative one. Just like yesterday. Ifs and buts, I know, but had the duck played the full match, we'd have walked out with 3 points. Sure, Robinho has movement, and we may need every bit of it, but Pato's our best attack weapon.
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Nov 21 2011, 01:13 AM
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I agree. Yet I see Allegri doing it differently.
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Nov 21 2011, 01:25 AM
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Oh well, his funeral. (IMG: style_emoticons/default/mellow.gif) I mean, we need to put the best foot forward for this match, and keep as water-tight a defense as we can. We already played the hardest match away, and walked away 2-2, now let's just keep our sanity and work it simple. And by simple I mean, not letting in 4~5 goals. And for that to happen, we need a trio of attackers that keep Barcelona busy. (IMG: style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Otherwise, they'll just have a ball. Fingers crossed you and I are wrong, and Allegri decides to start Pato on from the first minute - for shock value's sake. That lightening fast goal in 20-something seconds still is playing on Barcelona's mind somewhere. Let's cash it in.
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Nov 21 2011, 09:02 PM
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Although a draw would be a respectable result, I cant see it much more than a 'saving our face' exercise. If we draw and sit back i will be very dissapointed as its likely they ll win the last game as well, so we ve gotta really give this one a shot and hope for a memorable victory.
FORZA MILAN
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Nov 21 2011, 09:16 PM
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And one more thing - we still are Milan - meaning we ain't the worlds most accomplished team, but we also ain't a Croatian second division team. It isn't that impossible for us to win Barcelona if you ask me.
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Nov 22 2011, 05:20 PM
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QUOTE “Experiencing these evenings is the dream for everyone,” cites the Rossoneri Coach, who admits Barcelona go into the match as “the strongest team in the world. “We must try to win by playing well and making the most of the opportunities that we create, also because in Barcelona in the first 20 minutes we had several.” Allegri detailed how he anticipates facing and trying to beat Barcelona, a team renowned for high possession statistics in games. “They are hard to play against because they are technical and can vary the pace of the game, they are good at speeding it up and slowing it down. “It will take a lot of balance, we cannot be impatient and will need to play a little higher on the pitch to make sure that Barcelona has less possession.” The Coach has seen his squad’s injury crisis lessen in recent weeks, with Alexandre Pato’s return against Fiorentina at the weekend presenting a selection decision in attack. Pato netted a first-minute opening goal at the Camp Nou in the reverse fixture in mid-September. “There are no major doubts. I have to decide who will play between Pato and Robinho and in midfield I will assess in the afternoon the condition of [Clarence] Seedorf and in defence [Gianluca] Zambrotta will return.” Allegri also reflected on seeing Antonio Cassano return to the club’s training base yesterday, just 17 days after undergoing heart surgery. “It was a pleasure to see him at Milanello, we hope to have him back in the best condition as soon as possible.” http://www.football-italia.net/node/13087
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Nov 23 2011, 01:31 PM
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I'll probably watch this game in mute because I can't be bothered to listen to how Messi & Barca are the 'best ever' everytime a 5 yard pass is made.
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Nov 23 2011, 02:11 PM
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QUOTE (Milan Are Brilliant @ Nov 23 2011, 01:31 PM)  I'll probably watch this game in mute because I can't be bothered to listen to how Messi & Barca are the 'best ever' everytime a 5 yard pass is made. True, but last conversation I remember with you is that the English commentators are not biased. (at least not when they're commentating on games with English teams) (IMG: style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) QUOTE (Jack Bauer @ Nov 23 2011, 01:54 PM)  We might play with a Aqui, MVB, Seedorf, Boateng midfield today and Pato over Robinho. I'd go with Nocerino over Aqui. That midfield is a bit too lightweight against Barca. We need the legs in there to cover ground. I think Pato is a good choice for this type of game. He's the only one that can deliver on the big stage out of our strikers
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Nov 23 2011, 02:26 PM
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QUOTE (han2503 @ Nov 23 2011, 01:11 PM)  True, but last conversation I remember with you is that the English commentators are not biased. (at least not when they're commentating on games with English teams) (IMG: style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Nah, on occasions they are, just the night you and I were having that discussion I don't think they were... I'm pretty sure we had a discussion after the Madrid-Spurs game where I said Wilkins was ridiculously biased that night too (IMG: style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) They're definitely biased in favour of Barca though, without a shadow of a doubt. Even when they play English sides it seems to be it won't be the end of the world if they go through, whereas it is with anyone else.
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Nov 23 2011, 05:43 PM
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QUOTE (Milan Are Brilliant @ Nov 23 2011, 02:26 PM)  Nah, on occasions they are, just the night you and I were having that discussion I don't think they were... I'm pretty sure we had a discussion after the Madrid-Spurs game where I said Wilkins was ridiculously biased that night too (IMG: style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) They're definitely biased in favour of Barca though, without a shadow of a doubt. Even when they play English sides it seems to be it won't be the end of the world if they go through, whereas it is with anyone else. They're always biased when an English team is involved, and I think we had this conversation when we played Tottenham and the commentators were practically cheering Crouch for continually sticking his elbow in Nesta's face QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Nov 23 2011, 04:20 PM)  The Barca back 4 is pretty poor in my opinion. I don't understand why he would play Puyol at RB and Mascherano in the center. Personally I don't think it will effect them much since we'll most likely barely be able to touch the ball. But still, that set up seems ridiculous to me
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Nov 23 2011, 07:21 PM
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QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Nov 23 2011, 03:44 PM)  Barca games on Sky should come with an 18 rating. Having to hear tat pair orgasm everytime get the ball is pretty distrubing. It's ridiculous, it's usually Gerry Armstrong too. QUOTE (han2503 @ Nov 23 2011, 04:43 PM)  They're always biased when an English team is involved, and I think we had this conversation when we played Tottenham and the commentators were practically cheering Crouch for continually sticking his elbow in Nesta's face In your opinion, though you said a moment ago I always said they were not biased (IMG: style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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Nov 23 2011, 07:26 PM
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Please Ibra have a good game!
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Nov 23 2011, 07:52 PM
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Good news: No Pique.
Barca: Valdés; Puyol, Mascherano, Busquets, Abidal, Keita, Xavi, Thiago, Cesc, Messi, Villa
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Nov 23 2011, 07:56 PM
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QUOTE (Jack Bauer @ Nov 23 2011, 07:23 PM)  Official (4-3-1-2) Abbiati; Abate-Nesta-Silva-Zambrotta; Aquilani-MVB-Seedorf; KPB; Ibra - Robinho.
Forza Milan! That midfield trio will struggle big time
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Nov 23 2011, 08:16 PM
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QUOTE (Jack Bauer @ Nov 23 2011, 07:52 PM)  Good news: No Pique.
Barca: Valdés; Puyol, Mascherano, Busquets, Abidal, Keita, Xavi, Thiago, Cesc, Messi, Villa I don't get it, how exactly are they going to play? A 3-man defense with no wingers in midfield? Either way, this is a big chance for us. No Alves, Pique and Iniesta against Barça doesn't happen every day.
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Nov 23 2011, 08:45 PM
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I don't like Allegri's lineup. But well...
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Nov 23 2011, 09:00 PM
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Brilliant defending really.
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Nov 23 2011, 09:00 PM
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Comical.
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Nov 23 2011, 09:04 PM
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What a save there from Abbiati. We're being walked all over
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Nov 23 2011, 09:05 PM
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HOW COULD ROBINHO MISS THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Nov 23 2011, 09:05 PM
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Get in Zlatan!!!
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Nov 23 2011, 09:06 PM
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IT HAD TO BE
IBRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
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Nov 23 2011, 09:06 PM
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Brilliant move be Seedorf.
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Nov 23 2011, 09:07 PM
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What a ball from Aquilani to Seedorf!!
Seedorf's ball to Ibra was brilliant!!!
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Nov 23 2011, 09:07 PM
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHHA Messi misses from 2 yards....
Are you Robinho in disguise.
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Nov 23 2011, 09:10 PM
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Our defensive positioning is just plainly terrible!!
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Nov 23 2011, 09:14 PM
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Barca = UEFA.
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Nov 23 2011, 09:15 PM
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A penalty!!???
This is ridiculous!!!!!!
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Nov 23 2011, 09:15 PM
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A penalty!!???
This is ridiculous!!!!!!
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Nov 23 2011, 09:16 PM
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Barca will win the CL they have Platini ffs. Ridiculous.
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Nov 23 2011, 09:16 PM
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QUOTE (Jack Bauer @ Nov 23 2011, 09:15 PM)  It should be a second yellow to Aqui but the ref gave the card to Nesta. It was not even a foul FFS!!!!!!!
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Nov 23 2011, 09:17 PM
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And so we go down again. Great decision by Stark.
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Nov 23 2011, 09:17 PM
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LOL
Messi gets a yellow
Atleast they get what they deserve f&$%& divers
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Nov 23 2011, 09:17 PM
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But nevertheless, our defending is embarrassing.
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Nov 23 2011, 09:20 PM
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QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Nov 23 2011, 09:17 PM)  But nevertheless, our defending is embarrassing. Yep, that's the problem, the defence is scrambled around. Just no organization, and it's why they're slicing through us, unlike in the game at the Nou Camp
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Nov 23 2011, 09:24 PM
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We're sooo stretched, this is what you don't want when playing Barca. Although we are doing better when we actually have the ball
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Nov 23 2011, 09:24 PM
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I would be disappointed but when ref's are so 'coincidentally' bad there's not much you can do.
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Nov 23 2011, 09:28 PM
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lol, so the foul on Xavi was a penalty and the one on Robinho was not? (IMG: style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Ridiculous
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Nov 23 2011, 09:29 PM
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They're chopping our players down now. Get under their skin!!
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Nov 23 2011, 09:29 PM
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hehe, will have to see it again to judge (IMG: style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Forza Milan.. and goooo defense.. we need it far more solid.
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Nov 23 2011, 09:30 PM
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Cannot believe what I'm seeing from this ref!
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Nov 23 2011, 09:31 PM
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QUOTE (han2503 @ Nov 23 2011, 08:30 PM)  Cannot believe what I'm seeing from this ref! We are playing Barca (IMG: style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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Nov 23 2011, 09:33 PM
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We're getting so close. HT will ruin our momentum though
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Nov 23 2011, 09:34 PM
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QUOTE (Milan Are Brilliant @ Nov 23 2011, 09:31 PM)  Yes, but this is absolutely ridiculous. At least he's giving the the yellows for hacking our players down
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Nov 23 2011, 09:35 PM
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Seedorf is playing a brilliant match, yet he is also our problem, because he simply cannot cover so much space and defend. I don't get how Allegri fails to understand this simple problem for so much time.
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Nov 23 2011, 09:36 PM
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QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Nov 23 2011, 08:34 PM)  UEFARCELONA! I like 'FARCElona' (IMG: style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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