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 Sep 19 2006, 07:39 PM
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Allievi Nazionali  Group: Helpers Posts: 8,465 Joined: 9-March 06 Member No.: 1,388  |
A win against Ascoli will take Milan past the zero mark and Carlo Ancelotti warns they’re chasing the leadership now.
“We’re not basing our progress on that of Inter. There are other strong sides like Roma and Palermo, so we are aiming for the head of the table. The Giallorossi aren’t bit-part players in this race and it won’t be easy to claw back an eight-point deficit against them.†The Rossoneri’s title hopes were hit hard by the eight-point penalty inflicted in the Calciopoli scandal, but a victory against Ascoli tomorrow evening would wipe that handicap out, putting them on one point. “Our psychological status right now is excellent, as we’re very motivated. We want to do well over the next few games to secure our position in Serie A and the Champions League. So far we’ve proved nothing, only that we are a competitive side.†Ascoli held Milan to a 1-1 draw last season at the Stadio Del Duca and were only narrowly beaten 1-0 at San Siro, so it won’t be an easy prospect. “They’ve changed a great deal, but at the same time maintained the ideals set out by Marco Giampaolo last year,†noted Ancelotti. “They’re aggressive and organised, but we have the opportunity to take that minus sign off our table.†Several adjustments will be made to the line-up that beat Parma 2-0 on Sunday, with Alessandro Nesta and Alberto Gilardino out injured. The ex-Gialloblu striker required three stitches to a head wound suffered at the Tardini. “The basic foundations of the team are confirmed, but if everyone can be trusted to do a job, then I won’t have difficulties allowing some players to rest. Dario Simic is playing consistently now, while Daniele Bonera and Marek Jankulovski proved they were up to the task.†Paolo Maldini, Marcos Cafu, Giuseppe Favalli, Pippo Inzaghi and Marco Borriello are expected to start on Wednesday evening. Gk: Dida, Kalac D: Maldini, Bonera, Cafu, Costacurta, Favalli, Jankulovski, Simic M: Ambrosini, Brocchi, Gattuso, Gourcuff, Kakà , Pirlo, Seedorf F: Borriello, Inzaghi Football Italia |
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Sep 20 2006, 04:37 PM
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Pulcini 99 Group: Full Members Posts: 45 Joined: 28-July 05 Member No.: 73 |
anyone know what the reason why olivera is not playing today
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Sep 20 2006, 05:02 PM
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Pulcini 99 Group: Full Members Posts: 25 Joined: 13-August 05 Member No.: 150 |
QUOTE (Rey85 @ Sep 20 2006, 04:37 PM) anyone know what the reason why olivera is not playing today  it's true ... why? don't hear of any hurts? |
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Sep 20 2006, 05:03 PM
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Primavera  Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
QUOTE (Rey85 @ Sep 20 2006, 06:37 PM) anyone know what the reason why olivera is not playing today he's not 100% fit and Carlo wants to rest him. |
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Sep 20 2006, 05:04 PM
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Pulcini 99 Group: Full Members Posts: 45 Joined: 28-July 05 Member No.: 73 |
dunno lei, why he never put olivera in today, or is Ancelotti trying to rest him for the CL match next week or this weekend fixture
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Sep 20 2006, 05:20 PM
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Allievi Regionali B Group: Helpers Posts: 5,148 Joined: 5-October 05 From: Bristol Member No.: 558 |
From watching Oliveira on sunday I would say he needs as many games as he can play at the moment. I'm all for squad rotation, but certain players sometimes need to keep playing.
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Sep 20 2006, 06:16 PM
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Allievi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 8,465 Joined: 9-March 06 Member No.: 1,388 |
QUOTE (dst @ Sep 20 2006, 10:03 AM) he's not 100% fit and Carlo wants to rest him. Actually I think Ancelotti said that Oliveira was a bit overwhelmed because he had such a physical game against Parma and he is not used to that. So that's the only reason he is staying at Milanello to work out and train. This post has been edited by pKillerMax: Sep 20 2006, 06:16 PM |
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