Ancelotti eyes Franchi revivalCarlo Ancelotti believes Milan will get back on track in Florence today after several star names returned to the side.
“I have no doubts whatsoever on the line-up I’ll field at the Stadio Franchi. Gennaro Gattuso, Andrea Pirlo, Kaka and Kakha Kaladze have recovered and therefore will start,†explained the Coach.
“Massimo Ambrosini, Alessandro Costacurta and Giuseppe Favalli are on their way to full fitness without complications. Favalli will join the regular team again next week and all three will play again after the Christmas break.â€
The Rossoneri are still without Dida, who is out for three months after damaging a tendon in his knee, Serginho, Alessandro Nesta and Paolo Maldini.
The captain is the latest addition to the injury list, suffering from a muscular problem in training and has not made the trip to Florence.
“We are playing against the worst possible opponent for us at this moment in time,†noted Ancelotti.
“Fiorentina are in good shape, enthusiastic and play well. They have strikers like Adrian Mutu who are strong in the one-on-one, while Luca Toni is powerful in the air.â€
The Rossoneri need a result to stave off their crisis after picking up just six points from their last seven Serie A games and two consecutive Champions League defeats.
“We hope that we can come out of the Stadio Franchi with our heads held high. We want to get a good result, especially as we are slowly getting everyone back in the side after that incredible injury crisis.â€
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