[han2503]

BERLUSCONI TROPHY - POLYMER CUP: MILAN LINE-UP
1/5/2007
Milan will start with the following line-up for the Luigi Berlusconi - Polymer Cup against Juventus on Saturday: Kalac; Cafu, Bonera, Maldini, Jankulovski; Gattuso, Pirlo, Brocchi; Seedorf; Inzaghi, Gilardino. Both sides will be allowed six changes plus one goalkeeper and Milan will play everyone.

[han2503]

BERLUSCONI TROPHY - POLYMER CUP: MILAN LINE-UP
1/5/2007
Milan will start with the following line-up for the Luigi Berlusconi - Polymer Cup against Juventus on Saturday: Kalac; Cafu, Bonera, Maldini, Jankulovski; Gattuso, Pirlo, Brocchi; Seedorf; Inzaghi, Gilardino. Both sides will be allowed six changes plus one goalkeeper and Milan will play everyone.

Do you think this will be a flat 4 midfield or Seedorf taking Kaka's place behind the 2 strikers.

btw Kaka, Dida, Kaladze and Favalli won't be travelling to Milan, they will be staying back in Malta training because of their injuries

This post has been edited by han2503: Jan 5 2007, 01:58 PM

[arivanjj]

i like the line-up especially Bonera and Paolo pairing up with each other, should be interesting.. and let's see how Pippo goes...

[arivanjj]

Do you think this will be a flat 4 midfield or Seedorf taking Kaka's place behind the 2 strikers.

btw Kaka, Dida, Kaladze and Favalli  won't be travelling to Milan, they will be staying back in Malta training because of their injuries

well Carlo usually puts Seedorf behind the two strikers so...

[han2503]

i like the line-up especially Bonera and Paolo pairing up with each other, should be interesting.. and let's see how Pippo goes...

I hope he scores, even if it is a friendly, we need him to find his scoring touch again

[han2503]

well Carlo usually puts Seedorf behind the two strikers so...

Yeah but lately we have been playing the flat 4 midfield also.

But I think Seedorf doesn't play well as a winger considering he is more effective on the left side of the middle a make his long range shots with his right foot

[arivanjj]

Yeah but lately we have been playing the flat 4 midfield also.

But I think Seedorf doesn't play well as a winger considering he is more effective on the left side of the middle a make his long range shots with his right foot

well we'll see how it pans out... btw what they mean they'll play everyone?? like all 6 substitution will be used??

[han2503]

well we'll see how it pans out... btw what they mean they'll play everyone?? like all 6 substitution will be used??

I guess so (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

That's 6 subs plus a GK, so I guess Fiori will come in at some point during the match. Gourcuff will definately come on, and maybe even Obemayoung (or how you spell it) and does anybody know if Oli is going to Milan? I know for a fact that he will come to Malta fot the friendly o Tuesday but I'm not sure if he is in the squad. If he is I'm sure he will also get playing time

[Portman]

4-3-1-2 for life. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

[Rossoneri7]

4-3-1-2 for life.  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

That formation ha been made especially for Milan (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif) To accomidate a certain golden boy (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devilsmiley.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devilsmiley.gif)

[Jack Sparrow]

I thought the Turkish guy started it to accomodate Rui.

[han2503]

Carlo fine tuned it to put in 3 number 10s with a special place for Pirlo. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

[Rossoneri7]

I thought the Turkish guy started it to accomodate Rui.

Trying to give Carlo credit for something in his life (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[han2503]

Deschamps ignores Milan

Juventus Coach Didier Deschamps warns his men against being distracted by the Trofeo Berlusconi. “We must remember we are in Serie B.”

The Bianconeri will face Milan at the San Siro on Saturday in what used to be a traditional August meeting, which was postponed until January 6 after the Calciopoli scandal forced the clubs to reschedule the match.

“This is not a real friendly, a game against Milan is never a training exercise, although what really counts is that we are in top form for the trip to Mantova on January 13,” said Deschamps on Friday.

“We need to keep this game in its context. We are in Serie B right now and that’s all that counts,” added the Frenchman, who does not want his team to believe that promotion has already been achieved.

“There has been a lot of talk about our return to Serie A, but nothing is certain. So far we’ve played well, but what happens from now on will prove to be decisive.

“Our primary objective is to seal our return to the top flight, but there’s still a long way to go. We can’t take any risks.”

The side is without Mauro Camoranesi, Marco Marchionni and Giuliano Giannichedda.

“Playing Milan at the San Siro is always a prestigious occasion, there won’t be any need to motivate the players. We are up against a quality side, in one of football’s most magnificent stadiums, and it’s a good opportunity for us to prepare for the second phase of the season.”

The tactician believes that no big changes should be made during the January market, as the club must wait until the summer to finalise its future plans, although he is sure that the Bianconeri cannot let their key players leave if they wish to be competitive.

“We must maintain the balance in the dressing room. We have chosen a group, everyone is playing their part and we are going to keep things as they are until those goals are achieved. We’ll reassess the situation at the end of the season.”

Several Juve players, including Gianluigi Buffon and David Trezeguet, have stated that they will not commit to the club unless they are sure that a strong side will be built around them.

“To be competitive next season we need to keep our champions at all costs, they are our guarantee for the future. With these players we can build something special, so we are certainly not going to let anyone go.

“Aside from Serie A, our objective is to return to the international stage as soon as possible. With its history and everything this club represents, the world of football needs Juventus,” concluded the Coach.

Juventus squad: Buffon, Birindelli, Chiellini, Kovac, Zanetti, Bojinov, Del Piero, Nedved, Mirante, Piccolo, Balzaretti, Trezeguet, Boumsong, Paro, Palladino, Venitucci, Zalayeta, Zebina, De Ceglie

[han2503]

My prediction for this one is a 3-1 with Seedorf scoring twice. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif)