[Portman]

Serie A 2006/07- Day 15

Milan v Torino

Sunday, 10th of December '06

Time: 14:00 (UK); 15:00 (IT)

Next Serie A match against a historical team - Torino.

After the draw in Cagliari will Milan get back to the winning track?

Prediction: 1-0.

This post has been edited by Portugal: Dec 3 2006, 05:51 PM

[Ry4n]

GIRARDI PROFILE
12/7/2006

MILAN - Oscar Girardi, born May 16, 1970, will be in charge of Milan against Torini on Sunday. He has refereed 16 Serie A games but never with Milan and five with Torino: two wins, a draw and two defeats.'





is this good or bad that he hasnt refereed Milan i meen will he be more harsh on our player then theres ? ?

[misha]

Ancelotti urges Milan reaction

Carlo Ancelotti has run out of patience and has urged Milan to grit their teeth and start a winning cycle from Torino to avoid an anxious Christmas.

“This is the time when we need to grit our teeth and not look back,” said the Coach. “That doesn’t just apply to the players, but all of us, as we must focus on picking up as many points as possible before the winter break.”

The Rossoneri have been struggling badly of late with just three points from their last five Serie A games and two consecutive Champions League defeats.

Marcos Cafu returns from injury to shore up a side that is already missing Alessandro Nesta, Dida, Kakha Kaladze, Serginho, Giuseppe Favalli and midfielder Gennaro Gattuso, but Kaka’s strain to the sole of his foot is still causing concern.

“The fans will see a different team from the one they saw on Wednesday against Lille. I am certain the crowd will stay close to the players. It’s a delicate moment for us and I think the supporters are viewing it the right way.”

Milan were booed off the field midweek after an embarrassing performance and there could be psychological repercussions against Torino at San Siro this afternoon.

“My angry reaction after the Lille defeat was a realistic analysis done with the right level of bitterness,” insisted Ancelotti.

“We have to face this game with the right motivation and urge to react. This side can do it. We all have to make a few extra sacrifices, though I won’t explain what those are.”

While Ancelotti’s job hangs in the balance, he faces a Torino outfit coming off three consecutive victories with ex-Milan boss Alberto Zaccheroni at the helm.

“Toro are a solid squad in defence and I think we’ll find problems breaking them down. We still own Christian Abbiati’s contract and are following his progress, but I don’t understand why there is so much transfer talk around Milan and goalkeepers. We’ve always kept him in consideration as the first alternative to Dida for the future.”

Football Italia