[Tennie]

Paloschi has been burning the nets with the Primavera -- he's leading scorer for the kiddies this year. He showed a lot of poise in the Coppa games. It'd be wonderful to see one of the Primavera kids really do well. Galli, Baresi, and Evani have really been putting work into their respective youth teams. Perhaps we're about to see the result.

[arivanjj]

Paloschi has been burning the nets with the Primavera -- he's leading scorer for the kiddies this year. He showed a lot of poise in the Coppa games. It'd be wonderful to see one of the Primavera kids really do well. Galli, Baresi, and Evani have really been putting work into their respective youth teams. Perhaps we're about to see the result.

i can't wait for this game then (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Zed.D]

If Paloschi wants to prove his worth, now's the best time. I hope he does both himself and Milan a favor and leads the team to victory!

[Fillipo Simone]

@Fillipo Simone

Do we really want the 4rth? YES!

so...if they can afford not to win than they dont deserve the 4rth.

but, they'll win, coz we deserve the 4rth  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (actually we deserve mroe than that....)

Yes, of course. But, it does not come to the point of what we deserve or what we want.
Did we want to win the 2005 CL? Yes. Have we deserved to be champions? Hell, yes.

Did we win?
We all know it...we won in 2007.

[arivanjj]

Milan - Siena -- Football Italia preview

Milan’s sprint up the standings has taken them to fifth place with a game in hand, but they enter an injury crisis and face a Siena side fresh from hammering Roma 3-0.

The Rossoneri’s hopes of a Champions League spot seemed dead and buried only a few weeks ago, but their run of three straight victories has pushed them back into the thick of it. The fact that in that time they have beaten rivals Udinese and Fiorentina in their own back yard has boosted confidence no end and made them seem like the new favourites for a top four finish.

However, the 1-0 victory against the Viola brought with it some bad news. Alexandre Pato scored his fourth – and decisive – goal before he was stretchered off with what appeared to be a serious ankle sprain. Alberto Gilardino was booked for dissent and will be suspended, so with Ronaldo, Pippo Inzaghi and Gennaro Gattuso still injured, this leaves Carlo Ancelotti with precious few options upfront.

We could see Kaka used as the lone striker in a 4-3-2-1 system, supported by Clarence Seedorf and Yoann Gourcuff. Emerson is set to fill in for Gattuso and Zeljko Kalac keeps hold of the gloves despite Nelson Dida’s recovery from a shoulder problem.

There is also the risk of tiredness, as Massimo Ambrosini, Massimo Oddo, Andrea Pirlo, Gourcuff, Kakha Kaladze and Dario Simic were called away on international duty and the Champions League clash with Arsenal is on the horizon along with the rescheduled Serie A meeting with Livorno on February 13.

If Milan are in ebullient mood, then Siena are positively soaring after thrashing Scudetto contenders Roma 3-0 on Sunday afternoon. It was the Giallorossi’s first away defeat and only their second Serie A loss of the season, serving to reiterate what an extraordinary achievement this was by the Tuscan minnows. The fact it was done without talisman Tomas Locatelli and Under-21 international Daniele Galloppa just adds to the fairytale, but can they add another chapter at San Siro?

Trequartista Houssine Kharja and midfielder Lucas Jarolim were particularly impressive against Roma and retain their places in the starting XI, which should remain unchanged after that remarkable performance.

Having scared Inter with a slender 3-2 defeat and beaten Palermo and Roma in recent weeks, nobody can take Siena for granted, even if they are in the relegation zone. Milan already have bad memories of last season’s 0-0 draw, the first time Siena have emerged unbeaten from this fixture in Serie A.

Keep an eye on: Houssine Kharja (Siena) – Locatelli’s injury gave the 25-year-old Tunisian the chance to make his first appearance of the season and at times he terrorised the Roma defence.

Last season: Milan 0-0 Siena

Form guide: Milan (W L W W W) Siena (L L W L W)

Milan (probable): Kalac; Oddo, Nesta, Kaladze, Maldini; Ambrosini, Pirlo, Emerson; Seedorf, Gourcuff; Kaka

Siena (probable): Manninger; Rossettini, Portanova, Loria, De Ceglie; Jarolim, Codrea, Vergassola; Kharja; Maccarone, Frick

Ref: To follow...


Channel4

[arivanjj]

Milan (probable): Kalac; Oddo, Nesta, Kaladze, Maldini; Ambrosini, Pirlo, Emerson; Seedorf, Gourcuff; Kaka

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[han2503]

Will kaka even play? I heard his injury was more serious then previously though (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

If Kaka is fit then I think our best option would be

Oddo--Nesta--Kala--Maldini
----Puma--Pirlo--Ambro----
-----------Seedorf-----------
------Polaschi--Kaka--------

I think playing Kaka more forward as an out and out striker would be our best option, provide more support for Polaschi.

[Fillipo Simone]

Nesta needs to be rested, or we'll have to field down the Bonera-Kaladze duet against Arsenal.

[han2503]

Nesta needs to be rested, or we'll have to field down the Bonera-Kaladze duet against Arsenal.

That's a scary thought

[Ry4n]

Nesta needs to be rested, or we'll have to field down the Bonera-Kaladze duet against Arsenal.

is Nesta one yellow from a next game ban?

This post has been edited by rhy_A4: Feb 6 2008, 12:45 PM

[Tennie]

is Nesta one yellow from a next game ban?

Nope. The only player 1 game away from a ban is Favalli.

Here is Gazzetta's probable lineup (I think they've got it badly wrong this time):

Kalac
Oddo
Nesta
Kaladze
Maldini
Ambrosini
Pirlo
Emerson
Seedorf
Gourcuff
Kakà

I would half expect Bonera in defense somewhere and think we might see the kid starting in attack. Maybe I'm optimistic, but I'd like to see Janku back too, even for a few minutes, if he's ready.

[jefri91]

isnt Kaka having knee problems? and isnt Paloschi going to start

[Tennie]

Yes, Kaka is having knee problems. Controcampo thinks he might be rested for the Siena game as a precaution - against overtiredness, not injury.

Seedorf did apparently hurt his ankle in the Fiorentina game - I remember the kick he got in the first half - and he's under evaluation. Controcampo doesn't think there's any danger of him (or Kaka, Pato, and Gattuso) NOT being available for the Arsenal games.

So...possibly no Kaka or Seedorf.

Maybe Gourcuff will get a start. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)

And possibly we might see Paloschi start.

(fyi. I do tend to trust the Controcampo articles because Controcampo is a Mediaset site and Mediaset = Berlusconi).

[Zed.D]

Controcampo doesn't think there's any danger of him (or Kaka, Pato, and Gattuso) NOT being available for the Arsenal games.

That'd be great. I want Milan to finish the job at the Emirates!

[Darunia]

Nesta and Favalli are both 1 yellow away from a game ban, from the AC Milan website.

Anyways, I think Kaka should be rested for this one, then start the Livorno game and rest against Parma.