[CrazyMilanFan]

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What the hell is this? they're playing Volleyball? (IMG:http://dingo.care2.com/c2c/emoticons/flies.gif)

they always do (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Tennie]

And...they played beach volleyball during this morning's training too!

This morning's training has taken place.

There was stretching as warmup for everyone.

Following this was a game of beach volley, with Gattuso, Kaladze, Abameyang and Simic playing against Flamini, Zambrotta, Emerson and Maldini.

Emerson then did some running in the sand pit. Kaladze, Antonini, Maldini, Favalli, Kaka, Janku, and Brocchi also did running drills in the sand pit (must be an awfully large sand pit!)

Gattuso, Seedorf, Oddo, Bonera, Flamini and Digao worked on strengthening and resistance drills over 80 meters.

Ambrosini and Pirlo worked in the central field.

As usual, the keepers trained separately.

There'll be a second session later today.

[Tennie]

Here are the Zebra call ups for the games:

Amauri, Buffon, Camoranesi, Chiellini, Chimenti, Del Piero, Ekdal, Grygera, Iaquinta, Knezevic, Legrottaglie, Marchionni, Mellberg, Molinaro, Nedved, Poulsen, Salihamidzic, Sissoko, Tiago, Trezeguet, Zebina, Ariaudo, Esposito, Nocchi, Rossi.

[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.

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[vahid]

^^^

So we have Kaka and Paloschi for tomorrow,I wish Palo score a goal against Buffon! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/king.gif)

[acid911]

Best interview I can recall from Carlo Ancelotti. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Thanks for posting, and good luck to our coach.

[Zed.D]

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) )

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He's lying, it is exactly because of Borriello's injury, but good news anyway!

[Tennie]

Here are the merda callups:

Orlandoni; Zanetti, Maxwell, Maicon, Burdisso, Materazzi, Andrea Mei, Santon; Stankovic, Luis Figo, Jimenez, Vieira, Dacourt, Cambiasso, Muntari, Pelé, Mancini; Adriano, Crespo, Suazo, Balotelli.

(No Toldo, no Julio Cesar).

EDIT: acmilan.com had an oopsie and left Toldo and Julio Cesar off the list of call ups. They'll be there.

This post has been edited by Tennie: Jul 28 2008, 06:39 PM

[Tennie]

Afternoon training has taken place.

After warmup and a course of hurdles, Carletto gave a talk. And then work with the ball. First there were technical-tactical exercises in view of tomorrow's game.

Then there were a series of minigames both with and without keepers. Finally there was an 11 v 11 game with the two following lineups and Abbiati and Kalac in goal:

TEAM GREEN: Seedorf, Kakà, Aubameyang, Brocchi, Kaladze, Jankulovski, Bonera, Zambrotta, Pirlo e Ambrosini.
TEAM WHITE: Digao, Gattuso, Oddo, Simic, Strasser, Osuji, Maldini, Favalli, Antonini and another player from the Primavera.

Dida also took part in the minigames.

As regards individual players, Flamini did some personalized work, and Emerson, Pippo, Nesta and Borriello worked in the gym.

[Tennie]

And, finally, here are the Milan callups for the games:

MILANO - Questi i convocati di Carlo Ancelotti, con i rispettivi numeri di maglia, per il Trofeo Tim in programma domani a Torino:

Dida 1, Kalac 16, Abbiati 12
Antonini 77, Bonera 25, Digao 31, Favalli 19, Jankulovski 18, Kaladze 4, Oddo 2, Simic 17, Zambrotta 15
Ambrosini 23, Brocchi 32, Flamini 84, Gattuso 8, Pirlo 21, Strasser 51
Osuji 58, Kakà 22, Paloschi 43, Seedorf 10.

Kaka is a striker this week. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[kurtsimonw]

Wow, looking at the actually strikers written down like that, we desperately need someone.

[CrazyMilanFan]

hmmm let see how zambrotta and flamini play looking forward for those 2

[Rossoneri7]

hmmm let see how zambrotta and flamini play looking forward for those 2

Zambrotta is a breath of fresh air ... I am looking forward to seeing him (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[vahid]

Milan called up players:

Dida 1, Kalac 16, Abbiati 12, Antonini 77, Bonera 25, Digao 31, Favalli 19, Jankulovski 18, Kaladze 4, Oddo 2, Simic 17, Zambrotta 15, Ambrosini 23, Brocchi 32, Flamini 84( (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) ), Gattuso 8, Pirlo 21, Strasser 51, Osuji 58, Kakà 22, Paloschi 43, Seedorf 10.

[dst]

Will 84 be his official number? He probably chose if because of his year of birth (1984) but he should have gone with 24 instead just like Ronaldinho should have gone with 28. But... who cares anyway? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)