Allegri: Ajax game is fundamental Monday 27 September, 2010

Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri believes tomorrow's clash with Ajax in the Champions League will be fundamental.

The Rossoneri got their European campaign off to a winning start with a 2-0 victory over Auxerre two weeks ago, but they need to amass as many points as possible to put pressure on Real Madrid.

“It's an important game against Ajax and one that's anything but easy,” Allegri said.

“It's always difficult to play at their ground. They are a very gifted young team.

“It's a fundamental game for us to get out of the group.”

When asked to reveal what his side will need to do to win the game, Allegri replied: “It will take a careful Milan that repeats the performance against Genoa in terms of sacrifice.

“We have to improve on a technical level, but I am also certain that the lads will do it. Yesterday at Milanello we only worked with those who played against Genoa.

“This evening will be the final training session and I will decide the formation.”

Until we get in a top quality AM, my vote will always be for Dinho, simply because he is the best we have atm, no matter how many ways you try to twist this debate.

MILAN – Here is what Milan coach Allegri had to say in the press conference today: "The line-up? I’ll make a decision this evening, after the training. I’m considering making some changes. Ronaldinho has played a lot, if I rest him, we could even change formation. This match is important for us, a positive result, especially a victory, would almost ensure our qualification for the second phase. I like very much the way Ajax play, it’s a pleasure to watch them play, like it was in previous years when Ajax changed the mentality of European football. Tomorrow’s match will by first away game in the Champions League, against a great team, therefore I’ll be excited at the beginning. Seedorf? He’s a great player, I’m glad to coach him. His career speaks for itself.”

The quotes from Clarence Seedorf: "We have a lot of new players, we’re working for achieving something important, our objective is to win. The Champions League is a competition for great teams, and both Milan and Ajax fell into that category. Both teams will take to the field tomorrow with the goal of winning the match. I saw Ajax’s game against Real Madrid: the Dutch lost, but we'll have to be careful, as they are stronger than they were in Round 1, also because now they can count on Suarez, too. We don’t fear, only respect them. Our objectives? Setting goals is normal at the beginning of the season, and we want to win every competition. But then you have to act instead of talking. This year we have a strong team with special characteristics, a bit different from the Milan side of the past few seasons. My future? Probably, it lies in Italy, not in the Netherlands, I think I won’t play neither coach in my home country.”

Pellegatti's (Sportmeidaset) probable line-up:



A big no to Gattuso! The guy has played 2 games in a row in 3 days, he can't make it. We saw against Genoa he was practically breathless in the second half. Please Allegri don't screw up and play Boateng instead.

http://foreign.peacefmonline.com/sports/201009/86004.php

I don't know how reliable sportal.it is but looks like Rino has muscular problem.

Boateng looked a bit puffed out too toward the end of the game but i'd assume he would recover better.

On paper maybe. As long as it looks good on paper, huh?

Pellegatti's (Sportmeidaset) probable line-up:



A big no to Gattuso! The guy has played 2 games in a row in 3 days, he can't make it. We saw against Genoa he was practically breathless in the second half. Please Allegri don't screw up and play Boateng instead.

Gattuso is in great form, so I'd give it a shot.

I agree with X-Off here. Rino is just not in physical shape anymore to play more the once a week and not even a full game at that

If you prefer quantity to quality, then sure go for it

How do you know? Maybe it's Boateng who needs the rest more than Gattuso...

Quantity? Who's talking about quantity? I prefer a good preformance over a good status.

Han's the man! Totally agree with what he's on here. It was our love-fest with these old has been that brought us down to where we are now. A wise man once said: "Managing a club is like making mayonnaise. You have to add in the oil to the eggs very slowly. Blend in to create the perfect mixture". Same with mixing old and experienced players with the new, young and motivated ones. You overdo one thing, you end up with Milan. Or Arsenal. Both my favorite clubs, both in an inedible mess. We don't have to discard the old guard completely, just have them share their duties with the young-middle-aged ones.

PS. That wise man above was me, in case you were wondering. I know how to make the perfect mayonnaise!

I wanted KPB instead of Rino, but I can live with that.

I wanted KPB instead of Rino, but I can live with that.

streamssss please please

NOW that is what we get for not letting BINHO have enough match practise