Milan play Lecce in the first matchday of the new season.
EDIT: Here is Gazzetta's projected Starting XI:
4-3-3
Abbiati
Papastathopoulos Nesta Thiago Silva Antonini
Ambrosini Pirlo Seedorf
Pato Borriello Ronaldinho
Full Version: 1a Giornata - Milan-Lecce [29.08.10]
Milan play Lecce in the first matchday of the new season.
EDIT: Here is Gazzetta's projected Starting XI:
4-3-3
Abbiati
Papastathopoulos Nesta Thiago Silva Antonini
Ambrosini Pirlo Seedorf
Pato Borriello Ronaldinho
Game Info:
Sunday
August 29 2010
20:45 CET
San Siro
Sunday
August 29 2010
20:45 CET
San Siro
Why does Allegri insist on playing Pirlo and Seedorf together?
This is how we should always play.
Abbiati
Zambrotta - Nesta - T. Silva - Antonini
Boateng - Pirlo - Ambrosini
Pato - Borriello - Ronaldinho
Zambrotta - Nesta - T. Silva - Antonini
Boateng - Pirlo - Ambrosini
Pato - Borriello - Ronaldinho
This is how we should always play.
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Aug 27 2010, 12:32 PM) 
Why does Allegri insist on playing Pirlo and Seedorf together?
This is how we should always play.
Abbiati
Zambrotta - Nesta - T. Silva - Antonini
Boateng - Pirlo - Ambrosini
Pato - Borriello - Ronaldinho
Zambrotta - Nesta - T. Silva - Antonini
Boateng - Pirlo - Ambrosini
Pato - Borriello - Ronaldinho
This is how we should always play.
I say we should play like this :
Abbiati
Zambrotta - Nesta - T. Silva - Antonini
Flamini - Pirlo - Ambrosini
Pato - Borriello - Ronaldinho
Zambrotta - Nesta - T. Silva - Antonini
Flamini - Pirlo - Ambrosini
Pato - Borriello - Ronaldinho
Ibrahimovic instead of Borriello if he's signing today
I won't be around to see this 
But it's because I'll be on vacation in Las Vegas
But it's because I'll be on vacation in Las Vegas
Don't do anything Fishdoll wouldn't do, servbot! 
QUOTE (Tennie @ Aug 27 2010, 10:45 AM)
Don't do anything Fishdoll wouldn't do, servbot!
That gives him a very wide range of things to do...
My prediction:
Milan 2 - 0 Lecce
Pato, Borriello
Milan 2 - 0 Lecce
Pato, Borriello
(from acmilan.com's english page. yay for new in-house translators!) link
QUOTE
ALE TRAINS WITH THE TEAM
Training at Milanello two days before the team’s match against Lecce on Sunday, at 20.45 CET, at San Siro. Today Pato resumed training with the rest of the squad.
MILAN – Milan trained from 17.30 CET on the reduced-sized pitch at Milanello today, as part of the preparation for the team’s championship opener, to be played on Sunday, at 20.45 CET, at the San Siro. The good news was Alexandre Pato’s return to full training.
Today’s practice started with exercises focusing on ball possession, that saw the participation of Gianluca Zambrotta and Rino Gattuso (who already went through all the drills in yesterday’s training) as well.
The squad then played a series of matches where the players were divided into four teams on two different areas of the pitch.
Uruguayan youngster Bruno Montelongo followed a personalised programme today.
The practice finished at around 19.00 CET, with a series of tactical drills on one half of the pitch, 11 against 11 overseen by Coach Massimiliano Allegri.
The team’s final training session before Sunday’s match is scheduled for tomorrow, at 17.00 CET.
Training at Milanello two days before the team’s match against Lecce on Sunday, at 20.45 CET, at San Siro. Today Pato resumed training with the rest of the squad.
MILAN – Milan trained from 17.30 CET on the reduced-sized pitch at Milanello today, as part of the preparation for the team’s championship opener, to be played on Sunday, at 20.45 CET, at the San Siro. The good news was Alexandre Pato’s return to full training.
Today’s practice started with exercises focusing on ball possession, that saw the participation of Gianluca Zambrotta and Rino Gattuso (who already went through all the drills in yesterday’s training) as well.
The squad then played a series of matches where the players were divided into four teams on two different areas of the pitch.
Uruguayan youngster Bruno Montelongo followed a personalised programme today.
The practice finished at around 19.00 CET, with a series of tactical drills on one half of the pitch, 11 against 11 overseen by Coach Massimiliano Allegri.
The team’s final training session before Sunday’s match is scheduled for tomorrow, at 17.00 CET.
No reports on Flamini? Sportmediaset claims he won't be called due to some injury.
Egad, the first game of the season and someone's ALREADY predicting a clean sheet.
QUOTE (MizNelson @ Aug 27 2010, 04:16 PM)
Egad, the first game of the season and someone's ALREADY predicting a clean sheet.
dont worry, abbiati is overrated enough. He'll def get the clean sheet.
Lecce call ups:
Donati Giuliatto, Gustavo, Sini, Reginiussen, Bergougnoux, Munari, Crow, Mesbah, Ferrario, Giacomazzi, Plates, Vives, Grossmuller, Rosati, Chevanton, Brivio, Benassi, Bertolacci.
Donati Giuliatto, Gustavo, Sini, Reginiussen, Bergougnoux, Munari, Crow, Mesbah, Ferrario, Giacomazzi, Plates, Vives, Grossmuller, Rosati, Chevanton, Brivio, Benassi, Bertolacci.
MILANELLO – The quotes from Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri’s press conference, one day before the Rossoneri’s match against Lecce:
source acmilan.com
QUOTE
ABOUT THE GAME AGAINST LECCE
“We need a good start in the championship. Lecce is a team full of enthusiasm, as they just returned to Serie A and definitely want to make a good impression against a team of Milan’s calibre. As for us, we have the right motivation to start with a victory, otherwise we’ll be in trouble.”
ABOUT THE TEAM’S PREPARATION
“The team trained very well this summer. The players showed willingness to work together. We still need to raise our level of fitness, but the important thing right now is winning tomorrow’s game, seeing that we haven’t had much success in this period.”
ON THE SUMMER FRIENDLIES
“Against Arsenal we had a lot of shots on goal, just like against Juve. We need to do better in front of goal, but for example, also our midfielders can find themselves in position to shoot. Our attackers have to be more decisive, but I’m sure they’ll do better. In any case, I believe that in our summer friendlies we had enough shots on goal.”
THE COACH’S ASSESSMENT OF HIS FIRST TWO MONTHS AT MILAN
“I feel good, even though I’m not a big fan of press conferences, but they have to be conducted also because one have to show respect for other people’s work. Here, at Milanello, I found an ideal environment to work, the team showed willingness in training, everything is in place for us to do well. We have good players, who won a lot also on the international scene, this is obvious. In the meantime, I also discovered their personal side, and in my opinion this is a fundamental thing.”
ON THE INDIVIDUALS
"Pato is doing well, therefore he will be available for selection tomorrow. We have all the players available, with the exceptions of Flamini and Oddo. The roster for the game will be made public after today’s training session.
Inzaghi? He’s an important player and regardless of his qualities, he always plays with the enthusiasm of a youngster. He provides a great example for our young players who need to learn to take to the field with the right attitude.”
ON IBRAHIMOVIC
“If president Berlusconi acquires Ibrahimovic, we’’ll be all happy, because he’s a champion, who would complete our very strong attacking department. As for the administrative issues, the club will take care of them. I can only say, seeing that it’s almost official, that if Ibrahimovic arrived, he would be welcome and we would be very satisfied. The players and I, however, have to think about tomorrow’s match, this is our priority right now. Maybe we’ll celebrate Zlatan’s arrival with a victory. But even without Ibrahimovic, Milan have a roster good enough to fight for the league title. The Swedish striker is a player every coach dreams of, with his physical and technical characteristics he would fit in well with our pool of attackers.”
ON THE FORWARDS
“I haven’t thought yet about the possibilities in attack in case Ibrahimovic arrives. Borriello? He is an outstanding player, he demonstrated it last season, too. In any case, everyone will have his opportunity during the course of the season.”
ON THE MIDFIELDERS
“The composition of our midfield depends on the single matches. Boateng is a player who runs a lot, but also Seedorf works well for the team. When all the players show their availability, it’s easier to do well.”
ON THE INTERNATIONAL BREAK
“The break may interrupt our preparation, however it will give us an extra week to train, this time without our international players. In the end, in order to work in a good atmosphere we need to win our games before the break. We’ll have our first match tomorrow, and we all want to do well.”
ON THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DRAW
“Milan’s group is a fascinating one, especially the Milan-Real Madrid match-up. Our first game, against Auxerre, won’t be easy, as the French are ahead of us in terms of fitness and also played in the Champions League preliminaries.”
ON INTER
“Obviously, Inter are the favourites for the league title, also because they have won four trophies this year. So it’s normal to consider them favourites, but then, every season is different. There are too many factors that can play a role in deciding who wins and who loses. The Nerazzurri remain the favourites, but in football invincible teams don’t exist.”
“We need a good start in the championship. Lecce is a team full of enthusiasm, as they just returned to Serie A and definitely want to make a good impression against a team of Milan’s calibre. As for us, we have the right motivation to start with a victory, otherwise we’ll be in trouble.”
ABOUT THE TEAM’S PREPARATION
“The team trained very well this summer. The players showed willingness to work together. We still need to raise our level of fitness, but the important thing right now is winning tomorrow’s game, seeing that we haven’t had much success in this period.”
ON THE SUMMER FRIENDLIES
“Against Arsenal we had a lot of shots on goal, just like against Juve. We need to do better in front of goal, but for example, also our midfielders can find themselves in position to shoot. Our attackers have to be more decisive, but I’m sure they’ll do better. In any case, I believe that in our summer friendlies we had enough shots on goal.”
THE COACH’S ASSESSMENT OF HIS FIRST TWO MONTHS AT MILAN
“I feel good, even though I’m not a big fan of press conferences, but they have to be conducted also because one have to show respect for other people’s work. Here, at Milanello, I found an ideal environment to work, the team showed willingness in training, everything is in place for us to do well. We have good players, who won a lot also on the international scene, this is obvious. In the meantime, I also discovered their personal side, and in my opinion this is a fundamental thing.”
ON THE INDIVIDUALS
"Pato is doing well, therefore he will be available for selection tomorrow. We have all the players available, with the exceptions of Flamini and Oddo. The roster for the game will be made public after today’s training session.
Inzaghi? He’s an important player and regardless of his qualities, he always plays with the enthusiasm of a youngster. He provides a great example for our young players who need to learn to take to the field with the right attitude.”
ON IBRAHIMOVIC
“If president Berlusconi acquires Ibrahimovic, we’’ll be all happy, because he’s a champion, who would complete our very strong attacking department. As for the administrative issues, the club will take care of them. I can only say, seeing that it’s almost official, that if Ibrahimovic arrived, he would be welcome and we would be very satisfied. The players and I, however, have to think about tomorrow’s match, this is our priority right now. Maybe we’ll celebrate Zlatan’s arrival with a victory. But even without Ibrahimovic, Milan have a roster good enough to fight for the league title. The Swedish striker is a player every coach dreams of, with his physical and technical characteristics he would fit in well with our pool of attackers.”
ON THE FORWARDS
“I haven’t thought yet about the possibilities in attack in case Ibrahimovic arrives. Borriello? He is an outstanding player, he demonstrated it last season, too. In any case, everyone will have his opportunity during the course of the season.”
ON THE MIDFIELDERS
“The composition of our midfield depends on the single matches. Boateng is a player who runs a lot, but also Seedorf works well for the team. When all the players show their availability, it’s easier to do well.”
ON THE INTERNATIONAL BREAK
“The break may interrupt our preparation, however it will give us an extra week to train, this time without our international players. In the end, in order to work in a good atmosphere we need to win our games before the break. We’ll have our first match tomorrow, and we all want to do well.”
ON THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DRAW
“Milan’s group is a fascinating one, especially the Milan-Real Madrid match-up. Our first game, against Auxerre, won’t be easy, as the French are ahead of us in terms of fitness and also played in the Champions League preliminaries.”
ON INTER
“Obviously, Inter are the favourites for the league title, also because they have won four trophies this year. So it’s normal to consider them favourites, but then, every season is different. There are too many factors that can play a role in deciding who wins and who loses. The Nerazzurri remain the favourites, but in football invincible teams don’t exist.”
source acmilan.com
call ups (from acmilan.com)
No Huntelaar. Bit of a surprise.
QUOTE
MILAN-LECCE: I CONVOCATI ROSSONERI
28/08/2010
MILANO - Questo l'elenco dei 20 rossoneri convocati dal tecnico Massimiliano Allegri per la sfida di domani sera contro il Lecce:
PORTIERI: Abbiati, Amelia, Roma;
DIFENSORI: Antonini, Bonera, Nesta, Papastathopoulos, Thiago Silva,
CENTROCAMPISTI: Abate, Ambrosini, Boateng, Gattuso, Pirlo, Seedorf, Strasser,
ATTACCANTI: Borriello, Inzaghi, Oduamadi, Pato, Ronaldinho.
Indisponibili: Oddo, Flamini.
Non convocati: Jankulovski, Kaladze, Onyewu, Zambrotta, Yepes, Huntelaar.
28/08/2010
MILANO - Questo l'elenco dei 20 rossoneri convocati dal tecnico Massimiliano Allegri per la sfida di domani sera contro il Lecce:
PORTIERI: Abbiati, Amelia, Roma;
DIFENSORI: Antonini, Bonera, Nesta, Papastathopoulos, Thiago Silva,
CENTROCAMPISTI: Abate, Ambrosini, Boateng, Gattuso, Pirlo, Seedorf, Strasser,
ATTACCANTI: Borriello, Inzaghi, Oduamadi, Pato, Ronaldinho.
Indisponibili: Oddo, Flamini.
Non convocati: Jankulovski, Kaladze, Onyewu, Zambrotta, Yepes, Huntelaar.
No Huntelaar. Bit of a surprise.
QUOTE (Tennie @ Aug 28 2010, 06:23 PM)
call ups (from acmilan.com)
No Huntelaar. Bit of a surprise.
No Huntelaar. Bit of a surprise.
I think that's the final nail in his coffin. But imo it's a mistake to not call him up, Pato's having problems, he could easily pull out in a match, so we only have Pippo as a sub. Sure they called the kids up but I'm not about to hold my breath until they play an official match
QUOTE (han2503 @ Aug 28 2010, 07:30 PM)
I think that's the final nail in his coffin. But imo it's a mistake to not call him up, Pato's having problems, he could easily pull out in a match, so we only have Pippo as a sub. Sure they called the kids up but I'm not about to hold my breath until they play an official match
Huntelaar is probably leaving tomorrow, so it'd be impossible to play him.
hope milan will win
Any reason Zambrotta not called up?
QUOTE (Darunia @ Aug 28 2010, 10:23 PM)
Any reason Zambrotta not called up?
I think fitness issues ?
QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Aug 28 2010, 08:24 PM)
I think fitness issues ?
Yep, he's been having a couple of problems these past few weeks.
I think Abate would be our best choice, we're not facing a big team Abate usually does well against these types of teams. Bonera and Sokratis would make us relinquish all the width from the right side
QUOTE (han2503 @ Aug 28 2010, 10:35 PM)
Yep, he's been having a couple of problems these past few weeks.
I think Abate would be our best choice, we're not facing a big team Abate usually does well against these types of teams. Bonera and Sokratis would make us relinquish all the width from the right side
I think Abate would be our best choice, we're not facing a big team Abate usually does well against these types of teams. Bonera and Sokratis would make us relinquish all the width from the right side
+1
Here's mediaset's projected starting XI:
QUOTE
Milan (4-3-1-2): Abbiati; Bonera, Nesta, Thiago Silva, Antonini; Pirlo, Ambrosini, Seedorf; Ronaldinho; Pato, Borriello.
QUOTE (Tennie @ Aug 28 2010, 10:59 PM)
Here's mediaset's projected starting XI:
TMW reported today that Boateng has the edge over Seedorf, which I'm really hoping for.
So my first choice line up would be
At this point Pippo is our best choice, Boriello looks like he's still 2 months behind in preperations from all the friendlies we've played so far, while Pippo looks hungry and is just putting in more effort then he did in his 20s imo. Also to capitalise on his Barca goal, Pippo usually performs in spurts of good form, so I think he'll most likely score after such a goal against Barca
Abate--Nesta--Thiago--Antonini
Ambro--Pirlo--Boateng
Pato--Pippo--Dinho
Ambro--Pirlo--Boateng
Pato--Pippo--Dinho
At this point Pippo is our best choice, Boriello looks like he's still 2 months behind in preperations from all the friendlies we've played so far, while Pippo looks hungry and is just putting in more effort then he did in his 20s imo. Also to capitalise on his Barca goal, Pippo usually performs in spurts of good form, so I think he'll most likely score after such a goal against Barca
Long as we don't drop points, I don't care all that much who starts. Remember going to the first home game of the season a couple of years ago when we faced a newly promoted bologna...and lost. It was awful.
QUOTE (Tennie @ Aug 28 2010, 09:03 PM)
Long as we don't drop points, I don't care all that much who starts. Remember going to the first home game of the season a couple of years ago when we faced a newly promoted bologna...and lost. It was awful.
Yep, then Genoa, and lost again... Worst start to the season in I don't know how long.
These newly promoted teams scare me, they always want to prove a point, and even if they don't have the most skilled players they know how to grind out a result.
Roma were already held today by Casena, hopefully we don't fall into the newly promoted trap as well
QUOTE (Tennie @ Aug 29 2010, 12:03 AM)
Long as we don't drop points, I don't care all that much who starts. Remember going to the first home game of the season a couple of years ago when we faced a newly promoted bologna...and lost. It was awful.
Yes, two seasons ago with Ronaldinho nad Sheva coming from the bench in the second half. We also lost the second game too.
No Ibra 
Were going to have wait so long until we see him
Were going to have wait so long until we see him
QUOTE (Tennie @ Aug 28 2010, 05:03 PM)
Long as we don't drop points, I don't care all that much who starts. Remember going to the first home game of the season a couple of years ago when we faced a newly promoted bologna...and lost. It was awful.
Don't remind me...
QUOTE (han2503 @ Aug 28 2010, 05:05 PM)
Yep, then Genoa, and lost again... Worst start to the season in I don't know how long.
These newly promoted teams scare me, they always want to prove a point, and even if they don't have the most skilled players they know how to grind out a result.
Roma were already held today by Casena, hopefully we don't fall into the newly promoted trap as well
These newly promoted teams scare me, they always want to prove a point, and even if they don't have the most skilled players they know how to grind out a result.
Roma were already held today by Casena, hopefully we don't fall into the newly promoted trap as well
+1
QUOTE (Bluesummers @ Aug 28 2010, 11:20 PM)
No Ibra
Were going to have wait so long until we see him
Were going to have wait so long until we see him
2 weeks isn't that long...
Look on the bright side - this way he can more accustomed to the rest of the team before taking the pitch.
*trying my best to find a positive here* - work with me...
I simply cannot agree with putting Abate on the RB. I said it once and I really mean it - he's not a fullback and never will be. It's a disgrace to see Milan pulling up such short-term solutions for a second season, like when Verona played Brocchi as RB.
zeddie!
We need a camel smiley to go with
!
We need a camel smiley to go with
!
I want Boateng to play, Seedorf is not playing good yet.
What does that mean? He's out of form?
I'd also like to see the new ones, especially Sokratis and KPB
I'd also like to see the new ones, especially Sokratis and KPB
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Aug 29 2010, 04:07 PM)
I simply cannot agree with putting Abate on the RB. I said it once and I really mean it - he's not a fullback and never will be. It's a disgrace to see Milan pulling up such short-term solutions for a second season, like when Verona played Brocchi as RB.
Quoted. For truth.
Other than pace Abate beings (almost) nothing to the right flank. And I thought one year was enough for us to find out. Apparently not. As a matter of pure fact our right side is the weakest point in the team, and I dread to think good coaches figuring out this weakness. 
Particularly in the CL.QUOTE (Fishdoll @ Aug 29 2010, 07:23 PM)
We need a camel smiley to go with
Well, this one will have to do for the time being, until Zeddie finds/create another one.
do we have a line up yet?
QUOTE (Bluesummers @ Aug 29 2010, 08:16 PM)
do we have a line up yet?
----------- Piranha
dst --- Misha --- Mishi --- Fillipo Simone
LaPalma -- ari -- I-Ross -- Porty
-- Capin ----- han
Coach: Bluey
QUOTE
MILAN: Abbiati; Bonera, Nesta, Thiago Silva, Antonini; Ambrosini, Pirlo, Seedorf; Ronaldinho, Borriello, Pato
LECCE: Rosati; Vives, Donati, Sini , Giuliatto, Ferrario; Munari, Giacomazzi, Grossmuller; Mesbah; Corvia
LECCE: Rosati; Vives, Donati, Sini , Giuliatto, Ferrario; Munari, Giacomazzi, Grossmuller; Mesbah; Corvia
Seedorf...
I think Zee will score today just to cheer you up X-off
QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Aug 29 2010, 10:21 PM)
-- Capin ----- han
Classic! Though we could do without the sneaky pirate, he's an enigmatic prima donna and bad influence on Han. And besides if they get drunk we won't be able to score a goal even if we play 900 minutes!!!Seriously though, I fear for this match. Newly promoted teams are always dangerous in their first match, and Lecce are no pushovers.
Couple with that Allegri's reputation of slow/bad starts to the season, and we'd have to be doubly careful not to end up like Juve did earlier today. I smell an ugly 2-1.
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Aug 29 2010, 11:03 PM)
Seedorf...
Well what were you expecting?
I'd have bet my farmhouse (if I had one) that Seedorf would start. Good thing is that it's just for a couple of matches until Ibra gets onto the pitch, and then Zee can keep the bench warm adn fuzzy for the rest of the year. And finally let's hope we at least get to see a glimpse of KPB later in the second half.
30 or so minutes won't hurt either way, whether we are winning or not.
Bah! ESPN will be airing Madrid's game, and RAI will be airing Fiore vs. Napoli...
Streams anyone?
Streams anyone?
Anyone got a stream that will broadcast the Ibra presentation?
Ugh
slow *** midfield
please don't take me back to last season
slow *** midfield
please don't take me back to last season
QUOTE (han2503 @ Aug 30 2010, 04:19 AM)
Anyone got a stream that will broadcast the Ibra presentation?
http://www.veetle.com/index.php/channel/view#4c79a8bfb1a7a
That's the FSC stream i'm watching but not sure if they're going to show the presentation.
Has it happened already?The broadcast has started
OH edit: presentation is happening now
QUOTE (elcordobez @ Aug 29 2010, 08:33 PM)
Ugh
slow *** midfield
please don't take me back to last season
slow *** midfield
please don't take me back to last season
+1
QUOTE (acid911 @ Aug 29 2010, 01:10 PM)
Well, this one will have to do for the time being, until Zeddie finds/create another one.
Hihihi Acid! Thank you for the camel smiley! +1
The sky commentator said that th presentation will happen during half time if I understood correctly
QUOTE (han2503 @ Aug 30 2010, 04:41 AM)
The sky commentator said that th presentation will happen during half time if I understood correctly
oh ok my bad they had a few shots of him @ the stadium thought he was going to walk out with the teams or something.
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