[han2503]

This will be a crucial game to see if we can bounce back from a bad loss.

Hopefully Abate will be back as we'll have problems if he's not available and have to play Poli again (Gomez will have to start in the centre now since Paletta got himself suspended)

Anyone knows if there's an ETA on some of the injured players? Maybe we could make use of Mati and we could especially have used Calabria yesterday

Also, Montella should avoid messing around with the starting 11 unless it's absolutely necessary, we don't need to be rotating when we basically only have one competition to play for and it's crucial that we do well in it. If these players are aiming for the CL or at the very least European football they should be able to handle playing more than once a week

[d'Arc.LP]

This will be a crucial game to see if we can bounce back from a bad loss.

Hopefully Abate will be back as we'll have problems if he's not available and have to play Poli again (Gomez will have to start in the centre now since Paletta got himself suspended)

Anyone knows if there's an ETA on some of the injured players? Maybe we could make use of Mati and we could especially have used Calabria yesterday

Also, Montella should avoid messing around with the starting 11 unless it's absolutely necessary, we don't need to be rotating when we basically only have one competition to play for and it's crucial that we do well in it. If these players are aiming for the CL or at the very least European football they should be able to handle playing more than once a week

I just realised how f-up we are when we miss Abate (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

[d'Arc.LP]

Milan top rated players after first 10 weeks according to WhoScored:
1. Bonaventura 7.36
2. Kucka 7.09
3. Donnarumma 7.03

Top rated players in the last 5 games:
1. Bonaventura 7.7
2. Kucka 7.18
3. De Sciglio 7.08

[d'Arc.LP]

Ambrosini: ‘Milan can’t win Scudetto’
By Football Italia staff

Massimo Ambrosini believes Milan “lack the quality” to win the Scudetto, but could get a Champions League place.

The Rossoneri beat the holders on Saturday, leading to talk they could mount an unlikely title challenge.

However, Vincenzo Montella’s side were thrashed 3-0 by Genoa last night, and one Diavolo legend says too much is expected.

“To compete with Juve and Roma, Milan lack the quality to win a championship,” Ambrosini told Sky.

“The Rossoneri aren’t set up to win, but it’s a team with structure and conviction, so they can have a better season than in recent years.

“It’ll take time and calm, this side can’t compete with Napoli and Juventus, but they can challenge for a place in Europe.

“The way they’re going now, they can challenge for the Champions League and it’s unfair to ask for more than that.”



Probable XI vs Pescara according to Sky:
Donnarumma; Abate, Gomez (Zapata), Romagnoli, De Sciglio; Kucka, Locatelli, Bonaventura; Suso, Bacca, Niang;


This post has been edited by d'Arc.LP: Oct 26 2016, 04:24 PM

[Jack Sparrow]

Wow. So this is the interview when we finally find out who is the newest member of the Avengers. It's Ambrosini aka Captain Obvious. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

But I think it's a good thing he's tempering expectations. After that defeat to Juve, they had us flying a little too high I felt.

[d'Arc.LP]

According to Leggo, Lapadula can start against Pescare instead of Bacca who hasn't scored in last three games. Meanwhile according to Sky, Lapadula will be on the bench.

A runoff between Gomez and Zapata to replace Paletta against Pescara. #MN

[d'Arc.LP]

Milan have won their last three home games in the league – they are yet to win four consecutive matches on their stadium since May 2014. #FourFourTwo

Milan have won 11 of 12 Serie A matches against Pescara, with Pescara winning the other game in December 1979. #FourFourTwo

Milan have found the net in all 12 clashes against Pescara, averaging 4.6 goals per game in the 5 most recent encounters. #FourFourTwo

Milan have not won in the last 7 games (4L, 3D) played at 15:00. The last win was against Sassuolo (October 25, 2015).

[d'Arc.LP]

Sky: Sosa is expected to start over Locatelli in midfield. The alternative is Sosa in Bonaventura's role, with Locatelli as the regista.

[milanbuf88]

Sky: Sosa is expected to start over Locatelli in midfield. The alternative is Sosa in Bonaventura's role, with Locatelli as the regista.

I wonder if that would mean Bonaventura in the front three, hopefully over Suso with Niang moving to the right wing.

[X-Offender]

I wonder if that would mean Bonaventura in the front three, hopefully over Suso with Niang moving to the right wing.

Hopefully not. Suso needs to play always.

[William405]

I think Montella will keep the same formation that was getting the results minus Paletta. No reason why he wouldn't do that.

[milanbuf88]

Hopefully not. Suso needs to play always.

Really? He's far from unbenchable in my eyes.

[d'Arc.LP]

Pasalic is expected to play his first official minutes with Milan (during the game) against Pescara. #GdS

Niang is suffering from fever and if he fails to recover for the game, Bonaventura will start as LW and Sosa in midfield. #Sky

Niang will miss the game vs Pescara due to fever, Bonaventura will play as a left winger. #GdS

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Probable XI vs Pescara: Donnarumma; Abate, Gomez, Romagnoli, De Sciglio; Kucka, Locatelli, Sosa/Pasalic; Suso, Bacca, Bonaventura.
Or if Niang will be ready:
Donnarumma; Abate, Gomez, Romagnoli, De Sciglio; Kucka, Locatelli, Bonaventura; Suso, Bacca, Niang.
#Sky

[d'Arc.LP]

Sky reports that Niang has recovered from fever and will start. Jose Sosa will be on the bench.

[d'Arc.LP]

Really? He's far from unbenchable in my eyes.

From all the players in our squad he has the best technique, dribbling and passing abilites, is fast and can controll the ball. He also can shoot from distance. Why would we want to bench him ? We did so in the last game...