[misha]

Pippo Inzaghi has conceded that Milan face a struggle in their Champions League game against Red Star Belgrade. “It’s harder than a Final,” he argued.

The two teams meet at the Giuseppe Meazza on Wednesday and the difference in preparation between the sides is a cause for concern.

“It won’t be an easy task,” Inzaghi, who will celebrate his 33rd birthday tomorrow, told Milan Channel.

“Our opponents have been training for two months and have already started their national League, whereas we have had very little time together, but we will do our best.

“We know why we are here, but we now have the chance to earn a place in the next stage of the Champions League and this means a lot to us.”

The Rossoneri have been forced to take part in the preliminary round of the tournament after they were punished as part of the Calciopoli probe.

“We are all disappointed as Milan should not be in this scenario,” he argued. “We showed everyone what our value is on the pitch and the punishment is unfair.

“Now we can only accept the situation and do our best to win this preliminary round and overturn the eight-point deduction in Serie A next season.”

Inzaghi, like teammate Marcos Cafu, has also urged the Rossoneri faithful to turn up in large numbers for Wednesday’s tie.

“It’s very important for us to play the first game at San Siro and I trust in our fans, their support can be decisive,” he went on.

“We are not yet on top form, but we are a better team from a technical point of view and we will try to achieve this victory which is important for the club,” continued the former Juventus star.

Inzaghi added that the past victories of his teammates and himself would have a part to play in the outcome of the tie.

“When you are lucky enough to win a Scudetto, the Champions League or the World Cup you experience wonderful feelings,” he noted.

“Those feelings will always remind you of how nice it is to win, for yourself and for the team you play in. It will give you the strength you need to face every challenge with the right attitude.”
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[KillerMax]

Inzaghi will most likely score! preferebly two! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)

This post has been edited by pKillerMax: Aug 9 2006, 04:20 AM

[dudernahata]

thats why we love u super pippo!

[Rossoneri7]

Inzaghi will most likely score! preferebly two! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)

Well if he got 2 past Kahn .. I think he'll get a hatrick .. Forza Pippo (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devilsmiley.gif)

[aaron]

also note that it's his birthday 2day
i think he 'll do something extraodinary

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PIPO

[jbryant1]

Lets hope Pipo takes over a new leadership role on the pitch because Milan will surely need it.

Whats up with Maldini's injury. Hasn't he had enough time to get freshened for the new season. The guys a legend but man we really need him or a new face to fill the void.

The last thing we need is another defensive point costing dilemna like last season. Were not going to get back in the scudetto with an injured defensive line and no replacement for Scheva.