[m1ke]

(IMG:http://www.milanfan.com/img/forum/logos/italy/seriea/1139.PNG) Juventus vs Milan (IMG:http://www.milanfan.com/img/forum/logos/italy/seriea/1099.PNG)
Olimpico di Torino - 29/06/08
(IMG:http://www.milanfan.com/img/forum/photos.png) Photos
(IMG:http://www.milanfan.com/img/forum/videos.png) Videos


and

(IMG:http://www.milanfan.com/img/forum/logos/italy/seriea/1135.PNG) Inter vs Milan (IMG:http://www.milanfan.com/img/forum/logos/italy/seriea/1099.PNG)
Olimpico di Torino - 29/06/08
(IMG:http://www.milanfan.com/img/forum/photos.png) Photos
(IMG:http://www.milanfan.com/img/forum/videos.png) Videos

[Tennie]

Carletto gave his prematch press conference. Here's what he had to say (my translation of the original on acmilan.com's italian page. apologies in advance for any errors)


Injuries and Strikers
Misfortunes can happen during preparation. I'm displeased only that some players are having to interrupt their preparation. The attack is the section that requires more work to be match-ready.

Paloschi will stay with us, we've never considered selling him. Right now it's necessary that he stays with us. He could also remain until the end of the year. His remaning with us is not related to Borriello's injury (fishdoll note - that last is really what he said. buh (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) )

Trofeo Tim
Nesta's out, but he's recovering. The others are doing well. As for Kaka, Ricky's ready and could play both games. As for the NT players, they're really only ready to play one. For the attack, we'll have Paloschi, Seedorf, and Ricky at our disposal. Nesta, Maldini, Inzaghi and Borriello are staying home.

The games tomorrow are friendlies but when one faces teams like Juve or Inter the games are never really just friendlies. They're important games. We hope to do well and, if possible, to win. We will face two adversaries who are also contending for the league championship.


Keepers
Dida's doing well, he's recuperated and is following a program of preparation to avoid possible re-injuries. He could be recuperated in time to play the friendly in Manchester.

As regards the hierarchy of keepers, I'll evaluate that at the beginning of the season.

Dinho and the Olympics

In reality, considering that he played little last year, playing in the Olympics could be good for improving his form. When he arrived at Milanello, he wasn't at 100%. Playing in the Olympics could improve his condition. Also, he and Pato haven't yet played together. The Olympics will give them the chance to do this.

Preparation and the Calendar
I haven't given a lot of thought to the Serie A calendar. For some it's good but for others it's a little complicated. Certainly I wouldn't change the fact that the derby's on the 5th matchday.

The preparation we're doing isn't terribly different from that of previous years; the objective is to be ready for the start of the season.

Milan and Shevchenko

What will I say to Sheva in Moscow? I'll wish him sincere good luck for the upcoming season. The rumors about Samp's interest? I don't think he'll return to another Italian club.

Buffon said that Milan is the favourite for the title? If we give our best we can do it. It's necessary to be brave and to bring out the best of every player.

link