[han2503]

NO DOUBTS
12/15/2006 2:50:00 PM
Carlo Ancelotti is expecting Milan to put in a good performance at Fiorentina as the coach reveals he has no doubts over his line-up.

MILANELLO - Carlo Ancelotti has held his pre-game press conference ahead of the trip to Fiorentina and the coach said: 'We have worked well this week and taken a step forward. We have some players back and we are well prepared for the game. We will come up against an in-form side which is worse for us at the moment. Hopefully we can put on a good show. Maldini has a problem with the sole of his foot, the adductor, and is not available. Fiorentina play good, quick football, they have attackers such as Mutu who are dangerous on one-on-one situations, Toni is very strong in the air while Liverani controls things and Blasi, Pazienzi and Donadel get forward well. We need to get a good result, even though we are slowly getting players back from injury. This is the first week since August we have all been able to work together, it's something we haven't been used to especially when it comes to trying out tactics. I feel we will play well tomorrow.'

As for the Champions League draw: 'Barcelona would have been the most difficult side to face. We have a chance to get through against Celtic. The Scottish side are very dangerous at home and they put on a good show at Manchester United. Celtic's sporting culture is wonderful but it's positive that the return is at the San Siro where Milan always manage to go through. The draw for the last 16 is very balanced. Lyon have not been fortunate because Roma can cause them problems while Inter take on Valencia who are having similar problems to us. Anyway, I hope to have everyone back in February and that includes Serginho.'

With regards to the training week: 'Kakà commenced training with the team on Wednesday, however, he is fine after the problem he had with his foot. Kaladze is also fine after training again yesterday. The president has always been positive when he has spoken about us and this has been great during this difficult period. However, we still have time to do well this season. I have zero interest on what has been written about Lippi. Gattuso? It's not right to talk about the woodwork and preparation now, we just have to think about doing well at Florence and in the upcoming games. Then, we have time to train well, ten days is a good period and have a little pre-season preparation.'

As for the line-up for Fiorentina: 'I have zero doubts, Gattuso, Pirlo, Kakà and Kaladze are all fit and ready so they will play from the start. Anything is possible with the formation, Kakà could even play upfront. Ambrosini, Costacurta and Favalli are all recovering without complications. Favalli will be back with the team next week while Costacurta started running today. They and Ambrosini will be back after the break: Serginho, Nesta and Dida will be the only ones out on January 2. Dida does not need an operation and everything is going better than forecast. Seedorf is fine so the squad is improving fitness-wise although I think it is necessary to get a result to lower the tension a bit. To get up the table we can't look backwards or forwards at Florence.'

[agenth]

I can't watch it *issad*
So I hope you guys have a video resume ^^

At least Kaka&Gattuso will play.

[arivanjj]

Ancelotti eyes Franchi revival

Carlo Ancelotti believes Milan will get back on track in Florence today after several star names returned to the side.

“I have no doubts whatsoever on the line-up I’ll field at the Stadio Franchi. Gennaro Gattuso, Andrea Pirlo, Kaka and Kakha Kaladze have recovered and therefore will start,” explained the Coach.

“Massimo Ambrosini, Alessandro Costacurta and Giuseppe Favalli are on their way to full fitness without complications. Favalli will join the regular team again next week and all three will play again after the Christmas break.”

The Rossoneri are still without Dida, who is out for three months after damaging a tendon in his knee, Serginho, Alessandro Nesta and Paolo Maldini.

The captain is the latest addition to the injury list, suffering from a muscular problem in training and has not made the trip to Florence.

“We are playing against the worst possible opponent for us at this moment in time,” noted Ancelotti.

“Fiorentina are in good shape, enthusiastic and play well. They have strikers like Adrian Mutu who are strong in the one-on-one, while Luca Toni is powerful in the air.”

The Rossoneri need a result to stave off their crisis after picking up just six points from their last seven Serie A games and two consecutive Champions League defeats.

“We hope that we can come out of the Stadio Franchi with our heads held high. We want to get a good result, especially as we are slowly getting everyone back in the side after that incredible injury crisis.”


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[arivanjj]

Prandelli doubts Milan crisis

Fiorentina Coach Cesare Prandelli thinks reports of Milan’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. “I don’t think they are in crisis.”

The Viola host the Rossoneri at the Stadio Franchi this evening and both sides are in desperate need of a win as they struggle to fight back from their Calciopoli punishments.

“We have been working well and we are ready to face Milan,” said Prandelli. “I don’t think they are in crisis, they have had some physical problems but I am sure they remain a strong side.

“I have watched the tapes of their last matches and I am under the impression that they still are a dangerous opponent,” added the tactician, who was awarded the Golden Bench prize this week as the best Italian Coach of the last season.

“We tried different tactical systems and we are aware that we did all we could to prepare this match in the best possible way.”

Fiorentina are currently fifth from the bottom in the table, but are eager to earn precious points as the UEFA Cup spots are not that far away.

“We will need to play a very careful match, also seeing as we haven’t been very lucky lately. I saw Carlo Ancelotti on Monday and I understood that he is anxious to come here and play a good match.

“I don’t think you can face a side like Milan hoping that the game will be solved by our individual players. We will need a great performance from the entire team to block them,” concluded Prandelli.


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[arivanjj]

respect. Prandelli

[Rossoneri7]

4 hrs to go ..

I think we will win this match .. I mean it is just 3 more games (including this encounter..) then the break will start. The team will want to get a result ..

I don't know what I'm talking about !! We'll loose this one (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I have zero confidence ..


In anycase, if a miracle should happen .. i.e. Kalac gives us the best performance he has given in his career .. Simic and Kaladze could block off Mutu and Toni ... Gennaro to start !! Then maybe, just maybe, we'll get the 3 points ..


FORZA MILAN

[X-Offender]

Milan Channel's probable line up. I like it, but maybe putting Gourcuff instead of Brocchi would have been better. Oh well... FORZA MILAN!

4-4-1-1

Kalac
Cafu Simic Kaladze Jankulovski
Pirlo
Gattuso Brocchi
Seedorf
Kakà
Giilardino

[Rossoneri7]

Our back line seems vulnerable there X .. No wonder Carlo is playing it safe with 2 defensive mds in Broochi and Gennaro

[vito_online]

Our back line seems vulnerable there X .. No wonder Carlo is playing it safe with 2 defensive mds in Broochi and Gennaro

Totally right... and at the same time play with one striker and kaka behind is not the best system we have... remember the critics of kaka and gila in the beginning of the season

[han2503]

Man I'm getting GOOD at guessing the formation!!!!

Milan Channel's probable line up. I like it, but maybe putting Gourcuff instead of Brocchi would have been better. Oh well... FORZA MILAN!

4-4-1-1

Kalac
Cafu Simic Kaladze Jankulovski
Pirlo
Gattuso Brocchi
Seedorf
Kakà
Giilardino

In the press conference Carlo said that Kaka might even play upfront. So who knows. I think it will be another different formation for tomorrow maybe a 4-4-2 type thing with Kaka playing slightly behind one from Gila, Pippo or Oli.  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

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This post has been edited by han2503: Dec 16 2006, 04:52 PM

[Guest_fresh_prince7_*]

How do use the live streaming?

Do u just paste in the windows media player URL?

Which link is the best?

Cheers.

[han2503]

How do use the live streaming?

Do u just paste in the windows media player URL?

Which link is the best?

Cheers.

First you need to download the program the game will be streamed on. For example pplive, ppstream, sopcast.

I'll find you a link. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif)

[han2503]

Ok, so here is the link. Now in the Live football thread there should be links for the game. If you want to watch one that is for example on PPstream then download PPstream from this page.

Then all you have to do is click the link that is on the live football thread and the program will launch on it's own

[X-Offender]

OFFICIAL LINE UPS:

FIORENTINA: Frey; Ujfalusi, Dainelli, Kroldrup, Pasqual; Gobbi, Liverani, Donadel; Montolivo; Toni, Mutu

MILAN: Kalac; Cafu, Simic, Kaladze, Jankulovski; Brocchi, Gattuso, Pirlo, Seedorf; Kakà, Gilardino

[han2503]

I like it, maybe I would have put Oli as the lone striker. But other wise I think it's good. Better to give as much cover to that defence as possible