That doesn't count though since it's Gila we're talking about here.

The only thing that p!ssed me off today regarding Gila was getting that stupid yellow

hmm, do you think Carlo will sub Gourcuff?

At least there's a week before Siena match, hopefully we can get someone fit for that ...

From the looks of it, Pato will be out for at least a month. When is the Arsenal game?

otherwise that he was a brick wall though...

I cant enjoy this win...its worse than a loss to me.

Pato got injuried, and seemed veryyy serious one

Paloschi and Aubameyang just got a ring.

Let's have faith in these two guys. One of them will be playing with Kaká as forward the next game.

I'm really worried becasue Pato's injury will take at least 2-3 weeks to heal ... AT LEAST!

When is Pippo coming back? ... I don't even bother asking for Ronaldo ... I'm really not counting him as part of the team ... WHAT THE FOK IS WRONG WITH THIS GUY?

Bravo Kalac!

I think Emerson game was EXCELLENT but I thought he was going to change Ambrosini not Brocchi.

Feb 20th = 17 days

I don't think so, but he seems to be the only one fit for that role, after Seedorf and Kaka' ...

Yep, finally we have more then 3 days before another match because so far we have been running on empty.

We're playing like the Juve of Cappello now, base the game on defence and try to snatch a goal, which I don't like but can't seem to find it in me to care since we need these points desperately

in 17-18 days

If it's ligament damage, he won't even make the 2nd leg (in my opinion).

C.Maldini thinks it is likely to be 'just' twisted ankle, hope he's right!

I demand some announcement from the Official Site ... WE NEED TO KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON ... I'm going to have a stroke people!

Why isn't Pippo playing?

Where did you hear it?

The game just ended, it's going to be a few minutes before the site is updated.

I need some answers people: what are our options now as to where canwe look for another striker? Trades are over right? What about free agents? Can we ask for Oliveira back? Is Primavera our ONLY option? ......... I'm about to have a stroke dammit!

OOOOOOooohhhhh,...

Match ratings:

Kalac (7) -some balls slip through his fingers every now and then, but he was classy. Excellent save in the 95', MoM

Oddo-the defender (7) -one aerial clumsyness, but excellent in tackling and clearing.
Oddo-the attacker/offensive player (6) -today wasn't that active. Brocchi blocked him out.
Nesta (6) -made mistakes, but was still good. He's tired, let's give Simic some playing time and rest the man for a while.
Kaladze (6.5) -no mistakes, solid. Suprisingly.
Maldini (6) -it's Paolo. Just the crossing,..

Brocchi (6) -first half he had his moments, wasn't that bad. Lost himself in the second half.
Ambrosini (6) -hard, tuff, aeria strong, made a solid effort.
Pirlo (6.5) -brilliant ideas, introduced the Pato goal, inspired as usual.
Seedorf (6) -he was focused but not concentrated enough. Suffered an injury, that's why he went off.
Kaka (6) -speedy and tuff as usual, but not concentrated. It really wasn't his day,..

Gilardino (6) -his behaving is poor. Had 1 decent chance, but his movement is terrible. I'm really dissapointed.

subs:
Emerson (7) -everything he did was right. He stopped the ball and the Violas pace, was there for tackling when needed, made also one nice shot and some good passings. Very good impression.
Pato (7) -matchwinner. The real No. 7!!
Favalli (-)

lol calm down

everythings gna be alright right now, everythings gna be alright. - Bob Marley

I think it will be less. 2 to 3 weeks.

1 week is too much...we need him to score goals, obviously no one else can lately...

I read it on another forum! they probably got it from live commentary or so!

Forget him. I don't even remember when was the time he scored in the league. he's probably forgotten how to. I prefer we give Paloschi & Willy a chance.

Come on!
We cant make predictions of how long he'll be out.

If he'll be out for some days, some weeks, or (far from it) some months it too early to say.

If he injuried the ligaments bad, he'll be out for a looong time

Everybody kept comparing him with the young Ronaldo, and I always hoped that he doesn't have Ronaldo's injury luck too

and dont worry as soon as dida's fit, carlo will put him ahead of kalac

and now it's said to be likely 4 weeks :S

The tests need to be done. NOBODY knows hot many weeks he will be out.

PATO: LA SITUAZIONE
03/02/2008
FIRENZE - L'entità dell'infortunio di Alexandre Pato, costretto ad abbandonare il terreno del Franchi anzitempo per un problema alla caviglia, verrà valutata nelle prossime 48 ore.

i don't know what it means, but i suppose they will know more in about 48h

Let's wait until it's official.

All right, I'm outta here; have to go do some shopping. It was nice to be able to follow the match with you guys.

Later.

I'm praying that his ankle is just sprained and we'll have him back sometime next week.

GOD help Pato!

Pato !!! but omg , that image of him almost crying out of pain scared me

Kalac , man of the match IMO ! Made some supersaves !! Good job !

Kaladze was pretty solid !

Emerson really surprised me , i hope he can keep this up ! Bravo !

Gila ... well what do you want me to say ... 2 chances , and not even between the post. The last one not even in the direction of the goal. Its a shame seeing him play like this. Whining cause pato & kaka didnt pass to him , at least they are trying to score , while he's just standing there to be served. Im not gonna insult him , but i just cant stand him anymore. Even basic football skills are too much for him ... ach , the hell with it .

Overall I was pleased with this performance. Most important are the 3 points , and if we win against livorno ( the game in hand) we'll be 1 point from Fiorentina !

Forza Milan !! Get well soon Pato

The Rossoneri celebrated the win in bittersweet fashion as in the final minutes Pato sprained his ankle
from goal.com

We won, but at what cost?

Do we have no strikers for our next match? Gila suspended R99, Pato and Inzaghi are injured, what next? Kaka playing as a CF?

VICTORY IS OURS!!!!!!!!!!!!

3 more points in the bag and we're now 4 points away from 4th place and 8 points away from 3rd placed Juventus!

Kalac saves us for yet another game!! He made sure one goal would be enough at Udine and he did so again tonight! Bravo!! The man proved he was ready for the challenge when no one expected it!

Pato is marvelous!! That was a beau of a goal! His chest touch was not good but the rest of it all was excellent! What a kid...

Ratings:
Kalac 8
Nesta 6 He made a big mistake and even if he was marvelous before and especially after that I can't give him more than this.
Kaladze 6 Avoided making the usual big mistake.
Oddo 5
Maldini = God
Pirlo 8 .
Brocchi 6
Ambrosini 6,5
Kaka 6,5
Seedorf 6
Gila 6 A yellow card is never good... stupid act!
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Pato 8
Emerson 6
Favalli = Emperor

Carletto 5 What a chicken-y approach to the game... he is very lucky we won!

Of course Pato's injury left a heavy bitter taste in my mouth... Seedorf will be fine in a week or so I guess and this is how long these injuries usually require but Pato (who had a similar injury) left the field on a stretcher... I hope he's back as soon as possible!

Pazzini... wow he's still on his feet, most boxers would be knocked out after such a beating!


That was not a red card, certainly not. Firstly, he was not the last man, Kaladze was there when he pulled Mutu down and secondly that rule is not about the last man, is about being in a clear position for a goal in which Mutu was not either.


Definitely! He would field a no-leg Seedorf ahead of him... I wish I'm wrong...


You're cheating on us all!

either that or a debut for Paloschi ...

I think Kaladze was better then Nesta today. Gila the same as Emerson ?

ّFrom GOAL.COM:

Kalac 9: The Rossoneri fans will be hoping that after this game, Dida will always remain on the bench as Kalac was just brilliant, especially in the last minute of injury time on Gamberini.

So now we've Siena on the 10th, Livorno on the 13th - both at home - and then we'll have a trip to Parma before flying to London for the CL.

Maybe I am biased against Kaladze... just like you are against Gilardino...

Here are datasport's ratings:

Kalac 7.5
Kaladze 7
Favalli s.v.
Nesta 7
Maldini 5
Oddo 4.5
Brocchi 5.5
Ambrosini 6
Pirlo 6.5
Seedorf 5.5
Emerson 6.5
Kaka` 6.5
Pato 8
Gilardino 5.5

Im not biased towards Gilardino at all , his "wonderfull" strikes today speaks for themselves. And his lack of basic football skills .

Kaladze was good , yet you cant give him the credit he deserves.

If kaladze messes up , i'll criticise him too like all the others.

But dst does it quicker and better, so you don't have to.

OH! Gilardino gets a 5 from me!! Looking at the replay, I see he was the man that allowed Gamberini a free header in the last occasion of the game! The whole team was out of focus (the cross was taken unmarked from the edge of the area but Gilardino's carelessness is unacceptable!


I am not biased against Kaladze either.

I gave him the credit I thought he deserves... we just disagree.

You haven't done so in any of the occasions that Kaladze messed up.

Forget about Gila vs Kaladze !! Pato's injury completely ruined my night. what a blow that was

what gila doing marking gamberini in the first place? he's pretty dangerous in the air so a guy like ambro or kaladze should be watching him.