[han2503]

Hopefully the Auxerre game is a start of a winning streak.

The team needs more time to improve but I saw a lot of positives in the last 30 minutes against Auxerre. A win against Catania when Inter face Palermo the following day is just what we need

[acid911]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/angry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/realmad.gif) Who told you to open threads for Serie A games???! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Last week should have been lesson enough.

Jokes aside, I agree with what you said about the team needing more time to improve. In some areas we are making progress, while in others we are as still as a dead pirate (no offense to our resident friendly buccaneer (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ). I thing this one is going to be another cagey affair with us scrapping in towards the end with a 2-1 win. At least word is that Silva will be back, and that's good news. Yay!

[Jack Sparrow]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/angry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/realmad.gif) Who told you to open threads for Serie A games???! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Last week should have been lesson enough.

[Jokes aside, I agree with what you said about the team needing more time to improve. In some areas we are making progress, while in others we are as still as a dead pirate (no offense to our resident friendly buccaneer (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ). I thing this one is going to be another cagey affair with us scrapping in towards the end with a 2-1 win. At least word is that Silva will be back, and that's good news. Yay!

Go f@ck yourself. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

Damn it han!!! You're gonna make us lose everything this season.

[han2503]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I believe Cesena was a one off for me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/innocent.gif)

[Jack Sparrow]

Hmm.... fortunately my immediate second post rescued the Auxerre game. I'm not sure if I can keep doing this all season.

[amancik]

Man, it has only been 3 games and Pato is injured again. Glad we bought Robinho. But I do hope Pato could recover in time for Catania but I doubt it.

http://www.football-italia.net/sep16f.html

Yep, he's doubtful for many games. The guy gets injured too many times, it's not a good sign. He runs too much and too quick only to stretch himself in the process.

This post has been edited by amancik: Sep 16 2010, 11:46 AM

[Zed.D]

Good thing we don't have to rush him back and therefore aggravate his injury. better one month than 3 months...

But yeah, it's really annoying he gets injured so much (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif)

[Jack Sparrow]

Adductor muscle again isn't it?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Well that explains the point behind why we bought Robinho! Imagine where we'd be otherwise.

[Zed.D]

I fully agree. we can't let Pato's injuries screw us anymore. and this way there is less pressure on the boy to recover asap, too.

[d'Arc.LP]

I remember me saying something about this in one post ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

[han2503]

I fully agree. we can't let Pato's injuries screw us anymore. and this way there is less pressure on the boy to recover asap, too.

Yep, last season he was rushed back and they made the injury 10 times worse, now he has time to recover without any pressure, plus Robinho can get fully fit by playing more.

Gazzetta have this line-up

Bonera--Nesta--Thiago--Antonini
Boateng--Pirlo--Seadorf
Robinho--Ibra--Dinho

I seriously doubt Bonera is going to be starting over Zambro, who was simply one of our best players yesterday.

The midfield is worrying, no defensive mid in Serie A? Can't be too smart a move. Then again both Ambro and Flamini are injured, that leaves Rino and Strasser...

[X-Offender]

So Pato is injured again, for about 3 weeks, along with Ambro. Am I the only one who's seriously starting to get pissed off of his injuries? Thank f@ck we have Robinho!

As for the line-up, Sportmediaset suggests Gattuso instead of Seedorf. I really hope Flamini recovers in time!

[d'Arc.LP]

So Pato is injured again, for about 3 weeks, along with Ambro. Am I the only one who's seriously starting to get pissed off of his injuries? Thank f@ck we have Robinho!

As for the line-up, Sportmediaset suggests Gattuso instead of Seedorf. I really hope Flamini recovers in time!

No this makes us 2.

I said that long time ago.

[William405]

Is their any report about Flamini's injury,he's been injured for some time.I think if he recovers,our midfeild should be like this Flamini:Dm,Boatang Box to Box midfeilder, Seedorf:Playmaker. I think we should seriously give Pirlo a break,then entering him in the last 20mins or so.

[han2503]

So Pato is injured again, for about 3 weeks, along with Ambro. Am I the only one who's seriously starting to get pissed off of his injuries? Thank f@ck we have Robinho!

As for the line-up, Sportmediaset suggests Gattuso instead of Seedorf. I really hope Flamini recovers in time!

Hopefully not, it hurts me more then most to say this, but Rino is finished. He just cannot play at this level any more. And it would be a mistake to play him against Catania, who have some quick players. Boateng--Pirlo--Seedof will have to do as long as we play it smrt we should be ok

Is their any report about Flamini's injury,he's been injured for some time.I think if he recovers,our midfeild should be like this Flamini:Dm,Boatang Box to Box midfeilder, Seedorf:Playmaker. I think we should seriously give Pirlo a break,then entering him in the last 20mins or so.

Yes he needs a rest, but atm I don't think that's do-able. We really cannot play without him, maybe we can play a Seedorf--Boateng--Flamini midfield when all are fit and it's a game that allows it, but until then resting Pirlo is out of the question.

[d'Arc.LP]

Let's hope Flamini recovers for Catania.

If not I'd like to see Seedorf-Pirlo-Gattuso or Boateng-Pirlo-Gattuso I had to pick Gattuso since we don't have another DM available.

[Guest_Suhail 3_*]

Im still abit annoyed at losing last week but i hope we win this weve had an easier start to the season than inter

they ve had bologna udinese palermo

we ve had lecce cesena catania

[William405]

Let's hope Flamini recovers for Catania.

If not I'd like to see Seedorf-Pirlo-Gattuso or Boateng-Pirlo-Gattuso I had to pick Gattuso since we don't have another DM available.

I prefer Strasser over Gattuso.I don't want to see gattuso starting another game again,he has lost it.Against cesna,he wasn't really playing with discipline and doing what Dms are supposed to do.We already saw in pre season that currently Strasser is better than Gattuso.

This post has been edited by William405: Sep 16 2010, 03:26 PM

[CHU-LIP]

Yep, last season he was rushed back and they made the injury 10 times worse, now he has time to recover without any pressure, plus Robinho can get fully fit by playing more.

Gazzetta have this line-up

Bonera--Nesta--Thiago--Antonini
Boateng--Pirlo--Seadorf
Robinho--Ibra--Dinho

I seriously doubt Bonera is going to be starting over Zambro, who was simply one of our best players yesterday.

The midfield is worrying, no defensive mid in Serie A? Can't be too smart a move. Then again both Ambro and Flamini are injured, that leaves Rino and Strasser...

Against Catania that midfield should be okay. Resting Pato is a great idea, and Zambrotta should play RB, true. For a second I thought Zambrotta gets a rest, but it's too soon for a rest, right? He barely played.

This post has been edited by CHU-LIP: Sep 16 2010, 04:01 PM

[han2503]

Against Catania that midfield should be okay. Resting Pato is a great idea, and Zambrotta should play RB, true. For a second I thought Zambrotta gets a rest, but it's too soon for a rest, right? He barely played.

Don't know why Gazzetta have Bonera starting over him...

Also Pato is not resting he's at least out for 3 weeks. Another muscle problem.

I think if the midfield is disciplined, it should be ok for Catania, but Boateng needs to be more focused rather then erratic. As he was against Auxerre. And Seedorf needs to pull his weight as well

[Ry4n]

This should be a good match i hope Nesta plays , i'm a big fan of Morimoto hes a great Talent

This post has been edited by Ry4n: Sep 16 2010, 06:42 PM

[CHU-LIP]

Also Pato is not resting he's at least out for 3 weeks. Another muscle problem.

That's why it's a great idea. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

(Someone on here said he hopes Pato can play this match, so he kinda confused me. I know he's injured, I just didn't know for how long. 3 weeks? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Well, we still got Ronaldinho, Ibrahimovic and Robinho, but still... no fun... unlucky Pato, first his goals get cancelled against Cesena and now injured.)

This should be a good match i hope Nesta plays , i'm a big fan of Marimoto hes a great Talent

Such a big fan you gave him a new name! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/96.gif)

[X-Offender]

I thought this was gonna be the break season for Pato, after his splendid performance against Lecce and his good appearances in the Brazilian NT. But it looks like he's going back to his former "oh-my-god-my-thumb-hurts-I'm-gonna-die" self. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

[acid911]

Hmm.... fortunately my immediate second post rescued the Auxerre game. I'm not sure if I can keep doing this all season.

Oh it was you all along, then! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/innocent.gif) And here I thought it was the CL theme song music that changed our fortunes:

La la la la la! La la la la! La lalalaaa la!

Adductor muscle again isn't it?? Well that explains the point behind why we bought Robinho! Imagine where we'd be otherwise.

I'd rather imagine where we'd be if Robinho too gets injured. I mean few here have thought about this. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Our options when two of the fantastic four go down are severely limited. Let's just hope it never comes to this.

[han2503]

Oh it was you all along, then! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/innocent.gif) And here I thought it was the CL theme song music that changed our fortunes:

La la la la la! La la la la! La lalalaaa la!


I'd rather imagine where we'd be if Robinho too gets injured. I mean few here have thought about this. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Our options when two of the fantastic four go down are severely limited. Let's just hope it never comes to this.

Well it would have to be, Pippo and another 2. All of the fab 4 are flexible enough to play anywhere on the trident imo, so it's not that big of a deal

[Ry4n]

Such a big fan you gave him a new name! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/96.gif)

thanks for pointing that out loool edited (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

This post has been edited by Ry4n: Sep 16 2010, 06:42 PM

[Bluesummers]

hmmm interesting:



---------St.Abby-----

Zambony-nester-boneking-anthropolgini

-Snoopdoggydog-Unicorn on ice- Prince william

*man-who-sucks-on-thumb-----Dahli Lama-----The Magician™


Prediction:

due - uno per Milano

This post has been edited by Bluesummers: Sep 16 2010, 08:39 PM

[han2503]

hmmm interesting:



---------St.Abby-----

Zambony-nester-boneking-anthropolgini

-Snoopdoggydog-Unicorn on ice- Prince william

*man-who-sucks-on-thumb-----Dahli Lama-----The Magician™

Please don't call him that blue :headbang:

His run around vs Auxerre was emberassing on so many levels. I am of the oppinion that Amelia gets a chance next game

[amancik]

Don't forget we have Odu!

[Linkman]

Hopefully we'll see Robo's scoring debut (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[d'Arc.LP]

Hopefully we'll see Robo's scoring debut (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

If you're talking about Robinho, +1 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[agenth]

Please don't call him that blue :headbang:

His run around vs Auxerre was emberassing on so many levels. I am of the oppinion that Amelia gets a chance next game

I'm on this train...
but I guess Abbiatti is the senior, and thus more preferred.

I bet Allegri will still play Abbiatti... :S

[acid911]

Well it would have to be, Pippo and another 2. All of the fab 4 are flexible enough to play anywhere on the trident imo, so it's not that big of a deal

I know, it'll have to be Inzaghi and maybe even one of the kids if needed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) But still there will be a drop in quality and a change in tactics, so let's just hope it never comes to that. If we want to win something (hopefully the Scudetto) this season it will help a lot if at least the 3 of the bunch are available at all times. A couple of matches we can manage, but a long stretch could see us drop unnecessary points.

His run around vs Auxerre was emberassing on so many levels. I am of the oppinion that Amelia gets a chance next game

True that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I was watching it live with my brother and saying: "Brace yourself! Here comes a goal!" Any other big team could have punished us much harder for that stupid lapse in concentration. Having said that, I still don't think Amelia is firmly in the frame as of this writing. But I am sure the coach is observing things. Very closely.

but I guess Abbiatti is the senior, and thus more preferred.

It shouldn't be that case though. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) The last few matches that Abbiati played last season were disastrous, and the Amelia I saw in preseason made me sure that he will get the nod to start. I'm fine with either keepers as long as they are performing, but I can only hope that it Abbiati will be between the posts, he gets his form back and don't cost us a stupid point or three.

[Linkman]

If you're talking about Robinho, +1 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Yeah I figured if I kept calling him Robbers someone would get scared about actual robbers (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) . So Robo it is!

But don't call him Binho, that sounds awful.

[MizNelson]

---------St.Abby-----

Zambony-nester-boneking-anthropolgini

-Snoopdoggydog-Unicorn on ice- Prince william

*man-who-sucks-on-thumb-----Dahli Lama-----The Magician™

WTF?

[Jack Sparrow]

^^

I find it pretty funny actually.

Man who sucks on thumb. Lol!!! Reminds me of the Man with no Name. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

But I think we agreed on Zambrotta being Zamborghini. I think it was acid's idea.

Dali Llama is cool too. Dali coz he's an artist. And Llama coz he looks like one.

I prfer to call R80 the Maestro.

[acid911]

But I think we agreed on Zambrotta being Zamborghini. I think it was acid's idea.

Yup, your memory serves you right, matey! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/96.gif) It was yours truly who thought of this nick.

But for better or for worse, I only have two memories of Zamborghini up till now. Not much, I know. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) One is his scorching goal a couple of months after his debut in Serie A, and another in the inter match when he lay down full own while defending and blocked a certain goal. Other than that, he has been generally good, and surely not spectacular. Pretty sad if you ask me. I know age has caught up with him, but still. If only he had signed for us in his prime. All things considered I'd rather have him in the team than not.

[Jack Sparrow]

+1. I wanted to be just like him when I was playing. Didn't help that none of my 'then' teammates couldn't understand what a RB was doing running into the box. When I said 'overlap' they looked at me like I was mentally challenged.

[acid911]

Agreed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/king.gif) And well the sorry state of our flanks (for a high profile club like Milan) means we can't complain too much for the time being. We should have at least one quality LB/RB (like Maicon and few other top class ones), but since we don't just let Zambro play a game a week and hope for the best.

Antonini, Abate, and either learning the trade, or at most would be 2nd choice at other big clubs.

[MizNelson]

I'm only posting this because I think acid will get a kick out of it.

Abbiati did not have much trouble in the opening match against Lecce. He should not worry about his place as keeper. He has certainly earned the spot that he lost to Dida all those years ago and reestablished himself as the Rossoneri No. 1.

(Bleacher Report)

[acid911]

Oh, I did get a kick out of it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Certainly ranks right up there with that infamous Milan Team of The Decade article that had Abbiati as the goalie, LOL. Earned the spot, they say!

PS. Love the new signature!

[d'Arc.LP]

^^

I find it pretty funny actually.

Man who sucks on thumb. Lol!!! Reminds me of the Man with no Name. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

But I think we agreed on Zambrotta being Zamborghini. I think it was acid's idea.

Dali Llama is cool too. Dali coz he's an artist. And Llama coz he looks like one.

I prfer to call R80 the Maestro.

Thet's reserved for Andrea.

[Jack Sparrow]

But Andrea should be called unicorn on ice. He's not from this earth, he's mythical. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

[d'Arc.LP]

But Andrea should be called unicorn on ice. He's not from this earth, he's mythical. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

I agree but still he is the maestro of the team...

[Jack Sparrow]

No. He's Il Metronome, Tinkerbell...he's our resident magic elf/leprachaun. Have you seen his ears. Definitely Elfish. Maestros like R80 have skill. Pirlo has magic.

[X-Offender]

Don't forget we have Odu!

Ooh, how could we forget about the astounding Odu, the man of the destiny!!

[agenth]

It shouldn't be that case though. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) The last few matches that Abbiati played last season were disastrous, and the Amelia I saw in preseason made me sure that he will get the nod to start. I'm fine with either keepers as long as they are performing, but I can only hope that it Abbiati will be between the posts, he gets his form back and don't cost us a stupid point or three.

that's so true. that run vs auxerre... it was crazy. I hope something like this won't happen anymore.
Abbiatti has been okay, I guess, but sometimes it looks like he lost his mind.
I'd like to try Amelia again and try to integrate him into the team...

Pirlo is a fairy with magic (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
He has awesome hair (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

[Ry4n]

Heya , what formation is Allegri playing at the moment ?

[d'Arc.LP]

Allegri’s press conference – all the quotes!

HERE are all the quotes from Massimiliano Allegri’s press conference.

AC Milan are set to host Calcio Catania on Saturday night, and coach Allegri held a press conference earlier today.

Here are all the quotes from the press conference:

Milan-Catania: Probable formations
Maldini: ‘Milan can win this year’

14:41 The press conference has been closed.

14:40: On the situation of Zlatan Ibrahimovic: “Ibrahimovic has done better in the second half with Auxerre, was involved in the game and served quickly. We must all work according to our game system, which allows us to do well and to exploit the qualities of our players. We must play with Ibra, but without changing anything.”

14:38: Allegri on Ronaldinho’s position on the pitch: “We will never see Ronaldinho playing as a pure playmaker, thus confirming the role of the Brazilian, as it is well known, prefers to play on the left wing.

14:37: On the condition of Thiago Silva: “We will see today, it is reasonably that after the training I will confirm the possibility of placing him on the pitch.”

14:36: On the approach to the game, especially the game of tomorrow, Allegri said: “The approach to each match is important, I think it is also crucial to have patience with which the team must try to unlock the tough matches. Catania is well organized defensively, has technical and quality players up front, we need attention. “

14:34: The midfield started looking better when Kevin-Prince Boateng replaces Ambro against Auxerre: “I’m sorry for the injury of Ambro, but we have four midfielders who are in a good condition that they give us guarantees.”

14:30: Errors of the defense: “We have to avoid certain errors that usually arise from game situations in our favor, such as corners, we must not expose ourselves too much when we lose some balls, we will find solutions.”

14:24: Asked whether the injuries of Massimo Ambrosini and Alexandre Pato will change the gameplay, Allegri said: “I think it is wrong to change the gameplay too, there may be changes, but we continue on the path taken in July.”

14:22: On Robinho as Alexandre Pato’s replacement: “I must evaluate this today as if it will be Binho, we also have Pippo who is doing well and can play with Ibra.

14:18: Milan look different away from the San Siro, on this, Allegri said: “It’s hard to judge now after a short time, Cesena was a strange match, as we did not play badly in my opinion. We made two errors behind, and it’s too little to assess that.”

14:15: Allegri started with an analyze of the match against Auxerre on Wednesday: “We hope to restart with a victory tomorrow. On Wednesday, we spent a nervous and physical energy, which was expected by all, but the team found the victory. Catania is organized, has good quality players, we should have the right mentality against them.”

14:05: Soon, broadcasted live on Milan Channel, the press conference of Coach Massimiliano Allegri will start

source rossoneriblog

Milan-Catania: The Rossazzurri squad

Calcio Catania will be playing AC Milan on Saturday night (20:45) at Stadio San Siro, and they have announced on their squad for this Serie A match.

Cristian Llama, Fabio Sciacca and Blazej Augustin are all unavailable for the Rossazzurri.

Allegri’s press conference – all the quotes!
Milan-Catania: Probable formations
Catania Squad List

Goalkeepers: Mariano Andujar, Andrea Campagnolo;

Defenders: Pablo Sebastián Álvarez, Ciro Capuano, Giovanni Marchese, Alessandro Potenza, Matías Silvestre, Nicolás Spolli, Christian Terlizzi;

Midfielders: Marco Biagianti, Ezequiel Carboni, Gennaro Delvecchio, Alejandro Darío Gómez, Mariano Julio Izco, Pablo Ledesma, Simone Pesce, Adrián Ricchiuti;

Forwards: Mirco Antenucci, Giuseppe Mascara, Maxi Lopez, Takayuki Morimoto.

source: rossoneriblog

[Bluesummers]

myp2p.eu for streams

[d'Arc.LP]

also atdhe.net, rojadirecta.com and acmilan-shqip.org...

EDIT:

MILAN-CATANIA: THE ROSSONERI SQUAD
9/17/2010

MILAN - Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has named his 20-man squad for the match against Catania:

GOALKEEPERS: Abbiati, Amelia, Roma;
DEFENDERS: Antonini, Bonera, Nesta, Papastathopoulos, Thiago Silva, Zambrotta, Yepes;
MIDFIELDERS: Abate, Boateng, Gattuso, Pirlo, Seedorf;
FORWARDS: Ibrahimovic, Inzaghi, Oduamadi, Robinho, Ronaldinho.
Unavailable: Oddo, Ambrosini, Flamini, Pato.
Not called up: Jankulovski, Montelongo, Onyewu, Strasser

This post has been edited by d'Arc.LP: Sep 17 2010, 07:24 PM

[William405]

Err,Flamini not fit :/,what was his injury.Why isn't Strasser called!I mean come on,he looked good in the pre season,and we really needed a Defense midfeild.Beh!I hope we see Nesta-Thiago Silvo duo,would be awesome (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) .

This post has been edited by William405: Sep 17 2010, 08:08 PM

[d'Arc.LP]

Milan-Catania, Milan's possible formation :

Abbiati

Zambrotta – Nesta – Silva – Antonini

Gattuso – Pirlo – Seedorf

Robinho – Ronaldinho

Ibrahimovic

Bench: Amelia, Papastathopoulos, Yepes, Abate, Boateng, Oduamandi and Inzaghi

source : link

[han2503]

Milan-Catania, Milan's possible formation :

Abbiati

Zambrotta – Nesta – Silva – Antonini

Gattuso – Pirlo – Seedorf

Robinho – Ronaldinho

Ibrahimovic

Bench: Amelia, Papastathopoulos, Yepes, Abate, Boateng, Oduamandi and Inzaghi

source : link

Hopefully we don't see the Rino-Pirlo-Seedorf midfield combo. If Rino plays, he needs to play his old position of holding back doing the dirty work for Pirlo, plus Boateng instead of Seedorf, because that is really one slow midfield

[d'Arc.LP]

Hopefully we don't see the Rino-Pirlo-Seedorf midfield combo. If Rino plays, he needs to play his old position of holding back doing the dirty work for Pirlo, plus Boateng instead of Seedorf, because that is really one slow midfield

It's on Allegri, but I can't see Boateng entering before Gattuso.

[han2503]

It's on Allegri, but I can't see Boateng entering before Gattuso.

I'm a big Rino fan, but he can no longer play at Serie A level. Boateng imo should start ahead of him. The problem is that we have no other DM aside from Rino available. So we can either risk the Boateng-Pirlo-Seedorf midfield, as is predicted by Gazzetta, or we go for the more cautious approach and play the DM, in that case Seedorf would have to be dropped for Boateng as playing Rino-Pirlo-Seedorf will most likeley get us ripped apart because of the lack of any pace in that midfield

[X-Offender]

Boateng is certain to start. The race is between Gattuso and Seedorf. Also, Robinho didn't train with the squad so he might start from the bench (hopefully not).

[d'Arc.LP]

I'm a big Rino fan, but he can no longer play at Serie A level. Boateng imo should start ahead of him. The problem is that we have no other DM aside from Rino available. So we can either risk the Boateng-Pirlo-Seedorf midfield, as is predicted by Gazzetta, or we go for the more cautious approach and play the DM, in that case Seedorf would have to be dropped for Boateng as playing Rino-Pirlo-Seedorf will most likeley get us ripped apart because of the lack of any pace in that midfield

I would never play without a DM. Allegri knows he shouldn't play without a DM. Seedorf & Pirlo are untouchable that means it's between Gennaro and Kevin. Like you said G. is the only DM we have right now...

[X-Offender]

I would never play without a DM. Allegri knows he shouldn't play without a DM. Seedorf & Pirlo are untouchable that means it's between Gennaro and Kevin. Like you said G. is the only DM we have right now...

Dude, just because you don't like Boateng doesn't mean he ain't be playing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

I can assure you Boateng is the most certain to start tomorrow.

[han2503]

Boateng is certain to start. The race is between Gattuso and Seedorf. Also, Robinho didn't train with the squad so he might start from the bench (hopefully not).

Why didn't he train with the team? Is something wrong with him as well?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

3 weeks into the season and players already dropping like flies (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif)

[X-Offender]

Why didn't he train with the team? Is something wrong with him as well?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

3 weeks into the season and players already dropping like flies (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif)

Yeah, probably some light injury.

[han2503]

Yeah, probably some light injury.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

So a Dinho-Pippo-Ibra front 3 tomorrow?

[X-Offender]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

So a Dinho-Pippo-Ibra front 3 tomorrow?

Hopefully not. I'd rather us play Seedorf instead of Inzaghi.

[MizNelson]

PS. Love the new signature!

Thanks. It was in LAST MONTH'S issue of the Milan magazine, which I wasn't even aware of until I visited the site just last night. Not only am I upset at just missing it (coulda asked Fishdoll to pick it up for me), but I was also silently cursing the magazine stand that used to sell it but stopped nearly two years ago.

[d'Arc.LP]

Dude, just because you don't like Boateng doesn't mean he ain't be playing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

I can assure you Boateng is the most certain to start tomorrow.

I'm professional, I don't have feelings (IMG:style_emoticons/default/96.gif)

Gattuso is better choice and I know Allegri will chose him.

Wait and see.

[han2503]

I'm professional, I don't have feelings (IMG:style_emoticons/default/96.gif)

Gattuso is better choice and I know Allegri will chose him.

Wait and see.

Really those 2 sentences in the same post don't make any sense. You clearly don't like Boateng for whatever reason. I agree he's not the smartest player out there put we already have Pirlo and Seedorf who sometimes are too smart for their own good in midfield, we need some exuberance, power and pace in that midfield, and Boateng is just the man to provide that

[d'Arc.LP]

Really those 2 sentences in the same post don't make any sense. You clearly don't like Boateng for whatever reason. I agree he's not the smartest player out there put we already have Pirlo and Seedorf who sometimes are too smart for their own good in midfield, we need some exuberance, power and pace in that midfield, and Boateng is just the man to provide that

Look like Allegri said we have to start the game with right menality. We have enough strikers, we need a balanced team more than attacking one.

We definetly must start with Gattuso in midfield. Pirlo is out of question, so Seedorf could go out for Boateng, but since Seedorf is a good friend to Mr. Allegri I think he'll start (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

[X-Offender]

I'm professional, I don't have feelings (IMG:style_emoticons/default/96.gif)

Gattuso is better choice and I know Allegri will chose him.

Wait and see.

Wanna bet?

[Bluesummers]

Why does Onyewu not get called up. I don't get it!

[alskor]

Why does Onyewu not get called up. I don't get it!

Well, he didn't look even close to fit at the World Cup... may still be getting back to full speed.

...not that there's a major role waiting for him. He wasn't even named to the CL roster... clearly behind Yepes and Bonera. Might see him on a weekend when we face a minnow and have a midweek CL game. Copa, too.

[d'Arc.LP]

Wanna bet?

Ask han before you make decisions like that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

[MizNelson]

hmmm interesting:



---------Mr. Ban Roll-On-----

Zambony-nester-boneking-anthropolgini

-Snoopdoggydog-Unicorn on ice- Prince william

*man-who-sucks-on-thumb-----Dahli Lama-----The Magician™

That's more like it.

[acid911]

Thanks. It was in LAST MONTH'S issue of the Milan magazine, which I wasn't even aware of until I visited the site just last night. Not only am I upset at just missing it (coulda asked Fishdoll to pick it up for me), but I was also silently cursing the magazine stand that used to sell it but stopped nearly two years ago.

Gee that really sucks, so very sorry for this. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) The Salute Of the Panther, huh? From the look of the spread it looks like a great read. Here's hoping you can find this somehow, for me this would be pretty much a collector's item. Maybe if there was a way to subscribe to it annually you could look into that. I do subscribe almost all of the magazines I read, and well this way I don't miss an issue.

That's more like it.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Well put.

[Bluesummers]

That's more like it.

dont get it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

[agenth]

yeah Gattuso is in the starting Eleven.
Probably cos Robinho's injured (as Gazzetta suggests).

KPB moved up into the trident attack.

[d'Arc.LP]

yeah Gattuso is in the starting Eleven.
Probably cos Robinho's injured (as Gazzetta suggests).

KPB moved up into the trident attack.

So Gattuso is in (IMG:style_emoticons/default/king.gif)

[agenth]

due to unforeseen circumstances (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
I'm sure if Robinho were fit,

Gattuso wouldn't be called up.

[han2503]

Robinho is called up and playing Boateng as an attacker doesn't make any sense

[d'Arc.LP]

due to unforeseen circumstances (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
I'm sure if Robinho were fit,

Gattuso wouldn't be called up.

You're wrong (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

[X-Offender]

Why does Onyewu not get called up. I don't get it!

Because a) he's crap, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) he's the last choice of our 6 CBs.

Ask han before you make decisions like that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

Well, I'm not han. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[d'Arc.LP]

Well, I'm not han. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

Relax (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)

[X-Offender]

It looks like Boa will play alongside Ibra and Dinho in attack. Midfield should be Gattuso-Pirlo-Seedorf.

Don't really know what to make of it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

[CHU-LIP]

It looks like Boa will play alongside Ibra and Dinho in attack. Midfield should be Gattuso-Pirlo-Seedorf.

Don't really know what to make of it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

A fourth midfielder really... I would have liked this against a strong side... but against Catania? Not so sure...

[han2503]

A fourth midfielder really... I would have liked this against a strong side... but against Catania? Not so sure...

I really don't understand it either.

Imo we'll see some form off 4-4-2 with Seedorf more advanced then the other 3 Boateng in attack would be ridiculous, you're wasting 3/4 of what he can offer to our game

[d'Arc.LP]

Some reports are saying that Inzaghi will play instead of Pato. Also Boateng will start in midfield with Pirlo and Seedorf...

source : link

[CHU-LIP]

I really don't understand it either.

Imo we'll see some form off 4-4-2 with Seedorf more advanced then the other 3 Boateng in attack would be ridiculous, you're wasting 3/4 of what he can offer to our game

If we play with Gattuso, Pirlo, Seedorf and Boateng, I believe both Seedorf and Boateng will have a lot of attacking duties. At least that would make sense to me. But all four are midfielders IMO, so yes, I would call it 4-4-2 too.

Will Catania be a team that will be very defensive against us? I remember a match against Inter where they were very dangerous attacking last season, so I'm not sure.

[Rossoneri7]

I say 4-3-3 with Ibra and Ronaldinho on the flanks, spearheaded by Pippo

[X-Offender]

I say 4-3-3 with Ibra and Ronaldinho on the flanks, spearheaded by Pippo

It looks like that's how it's gonna be.

[han2503]

It looks like that's how it's gonna be.

And it's the Seedorf-Pirlo-Boateng midfield as well?

[alskor]

AC Milan Official Line-Up: Abbiati, Bonera, Nesta, Thiago Silva, Antonini; Boateng, Pirlo, Seedorf; Ronaldinho, Inzaghi, Ibrahimovic.

http://twitter.com/RossoneriBlog/status/24868617640

[han2503]

http://twitter.com/RossoneriBlog/status/24868617640

Why Bonera over Zambrotta??!!! :doubleheadbang: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

[Rossoneri7]

Why Bonera over Zambrotta??!!! :doubleheadbang: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

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[Danny]

Robinho is definitely injured?

[alskor]

Why Bonera over Zambrotta??!!! :doubleheadbang: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

I assume its just a strategic decision to try to keep Zambrotta fresh over the course of the season after midweek European games. I can't imagine Allegri straight out prefers Bonera... especially after the stinker he laid against Cesena as a RB.

This lineup really worries me. Boateng better run his butt off covering back or we're going to be in trouble. Pirlo and Seedorf together in the midfield is a serious liability. If I'm Catania I've been preaching to my team all week that Milan can be hit on the counter attack and showing them the Cesena tape. This lineup would have played right into my hands. The key, yet again, will be whether the wingers (Ronaldinho and Ibra) get back to help. We can't have 3 guys standing around up top and 7 guys trying to defend 8 attacking players. That looks to me like a Maxi Lopez brace. No idea where our width comes from on attack either. Antonini and Bonera aren't much help there and who will cover their runs? Seedorf? Trouble. Perhaps the game plan is to have Boateng actually stay in a holding role in midfield and rely on our attackers to come through with a moment of individual brilliance?

[Guest_Suhail 3_*]

dont worry just yet guys we can always sh** ourselves at half time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) see how it goes cant wait for kick off was really lookin forward to robinho starting tho (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

This post has been edited by Suhail 3: Sep 18 2010, 07:22 PM

[elcordobez]

Why Bonera over Zambrotta??!!! :doubleheadbang: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

+1

What is this guys obsession with Bonera?!?

Perhaps Zamb isn't 100%?

meh glad to see T.Silve back in there

This post has been edited by elcordobez: Sep 18 2010, 07:26 PM

[amancik]

This game could either go to Milan 5 - 0 Catania or Milan 0 - 3 Catania.

[han2503]

I'm more hopeful simply because I see the name Nesta in there

[elcordobez]

Robinho is definitely injured?

On Bench Name Role
90 Nnamdi Oduamadi Forward
1 Marco Amelia Goalkeeper
15 Sokratis Papastathopoulos Defender
19 Gianluca Zambrotta Defender
76 Mario Yepes Defender
8 Gennaro Ivan Gattuso Midfielder
20 Ignazio Abate Midfielder

http://www.acmilan.com/LM_Match_Stats.aspx?idIncontro=3255

He's not on the bench so yes he's injured.

[Jack Bauer]

Bonera surely is happy that we have a new coach. So far he's starting in every game.

I really hope it's just to keep Zambro fresh and we are not going to make Bonera our starting RB.

Pippo + Ibra should be interesting to see.