[misha]

Star to play through pain

Shunsuke Nakamura says he still feels pain in his hand but says it will not stop him playing in Celtic's Champions League tie in Milan. 
The Japanese midfielder broke a bone in his hand during the club's recent 2-1 win over Inverness Caledonian Thistle and although he played the full 90 minutes against Dunfermline at the weekend there were doubts whether he would play against AC Milan after he fell awkwardly on it again.
Despite being in pain, Nakamura says there is no way he will miss the clash on Wednesday.

"When you run it's natural to clench your fist and make it tighter the faster you go," said Nakamura. "When I do that I get a pain in my arm, but I won't let it stop me playing in Milan."

[han2503]

Probable line ups from Milan channel for tomorrows game

Oddo--Bonera--Maldini--Janku
------Rino---Pirlo---Ambro-----
--------------Kaka---------------
-----------Gila--Pippo-----------

or

Oddo--Bonera--Maldini--Janku
-----Rino---Pirlo---Ambro------
--------Kaka---Seedorf---------
------------Pippo----------------


I really don't like either one of those. And if we do play with them we'll probably have tosweat blood before we can actuall score a goal.

The team we should play with is

Oddo--Bonera--Maldini--Janku
-----Rino---Pirlo---Seedorf-----
-------------Kaka----------------
--------Oliveira--Pippo----------

[arivanjj]

i would play oli and gila from the start and bring pippo 70th min in the second.

[han2503]

i would play oli and gila from the start and bring pippo 70th min in the second.

I think Pippo is a better option.

If another chance like the one Gila had in Glasgow comes, we can't afford to miss it, that's why I would play with Pippo

[HasanHasanly]

I dont think we should play Seedorf in this one. As you remember in Celtic the game started out in a cosmic speed, and Seedorf, with his slow moves and passes would have never been able to fit in.

Playing Oli - Pippo is a good option, but I am not sure if Pippo will be able to play full 90 mins. So we should start with Oli - Gila, and then 60 minutes into game we should replace Gila with Pippo.

Oh MALDINI is playing? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

[misha]

The team we should play with is

Oddo--Bonera--Maldini--Janku
-----Rino---Pirlo---Seedorf-----
-------------Kaka----------------
--------Oliveira--Pippo----------

I agree but put Gila instead of Pippo cuz I don't think he is fully fit yet. We can put him in half time if we won't score until that time. But Seedoef must play as he always does well in big games.

[misha]

Oddo believes in qualification

Milan defender Massimo Oddo is certain that the Rossoneri will succeed in qualifying for the Champions League quarter-finals.

The San Siro club host Celtic on Wednesday following the 0-0 first leg draw and the World Cup winner has no doubts that his side will triumph.

“Milan are Milan, we are playing at home and have all the credentials needed to progress to the next round,” said Oddo.

“Celtic don’t have an impressive squad. They play very well at home, but away from home they are not irresistible,” continued the former Lazio man.

“Milan are superior and I am sure we can qualify for the last eight.”

Oddo has also defended Ronaldo, who has not always been at his best so far since joining the club at the end of January.

“It isn’t easy to swap clubs during the season, you can encounter some difficulties,” declared the defender, who himself arrived after Christmas.

“He has great qualities and an undeniable class. He just needs to adapt to this squad and then he will give his contribution.

"Ronaldo cannot be doubted as a player.”

Football Italia

[dst]

If another chance like the one Gila had in Glasgow comes, we can't afford to miss it, that's why I would play with Pippo

Well it's not like Pippo is the best of finishers... and this has not been a good season for him so far. We'll see...

Why isn't Seedorf playing?? Is there some problem with him?

Bonera will play next to Maldini?? Lucky b!tch!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)

[arivanjj]

"Ronaldo cannot be doubted as a player.”

damn right! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)

[han2503]

Well it's not like Pippo is the best of finishers... and this has not been a good season for him so far. We'll see...

Why isn't Seedorf playing?? Is there some problem with him?

Bonera will play next to Maldini?? Lucky b!tch!!  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)   (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)

It depends on the formation Carlo will play.

According to Milan Channel, if it is a xmas tree then he will play next to Kaka, if we go with 2 strikers it will most likely be Ambro in midfield with Rino and Pirlo.

I really think Seedorf should play in this one, a couple of games with his @ss situated on the bench did him well, you could see how determined he was when he came on against Chievo. Plus we need his experience and creativety if we want to kill the tie as fast as possible.

And yes, Pippo is not the bst of finishers but until Gila over comes his mental barrier that seems to come up when he plays in the CL, then I would rather have Pippo playing instead of him.

And Oli needs to start, even if he won’t score his speed and dribbling ability will run riot in the static, inexperienced Celtic defence

[arivanjj]

It depends on the formation Carlo will play.

According to Milan Channel, if it is a xmas tree then he will play next to Kaka, if we go with 2 strikers it will most likely be Ambro in midfield with Rino and Pirlo.

I really think Seedorf should play in this one, a couple of games with his @ss situated on the bench did him well, you could see how determined he was when he came on against Chievo. Plus we need his experience and creativety if we want to kill the tie as fast as possible.

And yes, Pippo is not the bst of finishers but until Gila over comes his mental barrier that seems to come up when he plays in the CL, then I would rather have Pippo playing instead of him.

And Oli needs to start, even if he won’t score his speed and dribbling ability will run riot in the static, inexperienced Celtic defence

good point!

[dst]

mental barrier

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[han2503]

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Ok, so instead of mental barrier we’ll call it the ‘Terry Henry choking syndrome‘ (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[dst]

Ok, so instead of mental barrier we’ll call it the ‘Terry Henry choking syndrome‘  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)   (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

That's the syndrome where Terry chokes Henry?? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

Well... Henry has always been great in the group stages and last year he proved he can be decisive in big matches too. He now only chokes in finals... it IS a step forward! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[han2503]

That's the syndrome where Terry chokes Henry??  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)   (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

Well... Henry has always been great in the group stages and last year he proved he can be decisive in big matches too. He now only chokes in finals... it IS a step forward!  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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Henry is a late bloomer, aaw! How sweet! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)