Zambrotta, is an experienced player who's come in and played huge games after long lay offs, it won't be much of a stretch for him, plus he'll have an entire week to work on his fitness

****!

Zambrotta has been available for almost a month now. The fact Allegri hasn't played him yet means that either he doesn't trust him anymore, or he's not ready yet. I think it's a mix of both.

"Non mi piace la parola "paura". Non ho paura di nessuno dell’Inter" - Thiago Silva

Was he even called up for the last few games?

MILANELLO - The Rossoneri began practising on the field behind the gym at 11.00 CET.

After ten minutes of warm-up, the squad got divided into four groups. Some worked on the sand, others did direction changes at varying pace, while another group did uphill runs in the woods.

At around 11.30 CET the team reassembled to work do a series of tactical exercises. As usual, a match amongst the squad marked the end of the session.

As for individuals, Andrea Pirlo, Kevin Prince Boateng and Mark Van Bommel went through all the drills, including the tactical exercises and the match amongst the squad, together with the rest of the team.

Massimo Ambrosini, Filippo Inzaghi and Daniele Bonera trained separately.

Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni thinks the title race will come down to a photo finish, but still believes Milan will hold on.

This weekend's Derby della Madonnina is being billed as a title decider with Inter just two points behind the League leaders at the business end of the season

Interviewed by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Trapattoni said: “I like Max Allegri. He has been a wonderful surprise. In the summer everyone was convinced that he'd play five or six strikers to make Berlusconi happy. Instead Allegri has changed Milan's mentality. He has convinced his champions that first they must win the ball then try and fling it in the back of the net.

“An illogical team has all of sudden become a title contender thanks to three words: spirit of sacrifice. Let's put it this way. This time Milan-Inter seems like a Champions League game and in the Cup the great Zlatan has never made the different. Eleven players must win the derby then Ibra will resolve the remaining games by himself.

“If Milan want to win the Scudetto they must stop Inter now in the derby. If Leonardo overtakes Milan the title race is over. The Nerazzurri would become like those American aircraft carriers that win all the wars. Unassailable.”

Van Bommel is a out btw.

I read they're likely to miss Chivu through injury while Ranocchia is a doubt but should be ok and Lucio is suspended. It would be nice to add Sneijder to that list

I wish Inter play their full strength squad. Bring it on bitches! Never been scared of you and never will be!

Look 4 posts above yours. He's recovering well.

Wednesday 30 March, 2011
Robinho has praised Milan Coach Massimiliano Allegri ahead of Saturday’s derby with Inter. “With him you play real football.”

The Brazilian is expected to start this weekend, especially as teammate Zlatan Ibrahimovic is suspended
“If I score the decisive goal, then I will dance the samba,” pledged Robinho on Milan Channel.

“This is a crucial moment in which we cannot afford to make a mistake. We just have to win, as it’s the only way we can think of conquering the Scudetto.”

The Rossoneri’s lead at the top of the table has been cut to just two points, so Inter would be the new leaders with a victory.

Robinho appears to have found his form in Serie A after a difficult spell at Manchester City.

“I like Allegri, as with him you play real football, the kind that I like. We play with the ball to feet, spreading the play down vertical lines quickly.

“Among all the Coaches I have worked with, I’d say Allegri is the best when it comes to the concept of football.

“In terms of my growth as a player, Fabio Capello was very important at Real Madrid. He’s a real sergeant with a fist of iron and has no favourites, talking to everyone the same way.”

FI

Wednesday 30 March, 2011
Milan trio winning fitness race for derby

Alexandre Pato, Kevin-Prince Boateng and Mark Van Bommel look fit for the Milan derby after today’s training session.

The three players were all in doubt for Saturday’s Scudetto showdown at San Siro due to injuries.

Pato and Boateng picked up minor problems last week, while Van Bommel left international duty with Holland early.

All three took part in today’s full training session and therefore seem ready for the big game this weekend.

Andrea Pirlo and Pippo Inzaghi were the only players still undergoing separate training schedules.

Pato could well start with fellow Brazilian Robinho, as Zlatan Ibrahimovic is suspended.

I wish Inter play their full strength squad. Bring it on bitches! Never been scared of you and never will be!

LOL, yeah. So true!

robinho would celebrate and dance if he scored on the 89th while we were down 5-0.

Fingers crossed for Pirlo. If it was up to me, I'd play him from the start.

I don't think Pirlo should play from start or a entire game yet.
He is a improtant player and we need him for the rest of the season.

We need him for the derby.

Yes, but even if he'll be fit, he's not ready for 90 minutes yet.
Maybe it'll be better to put him in at half time like in the last derby.

Totally agreed. But then again, most of us knew what we were getting when the management splashed 18 million on this player. What he adds, what he brings to the table, the overall quality. I have followed this guy long enough to know that this is not the man we need, not Milan quality

Good enough cover though, from the bench, and that's that. He can pretty much add value to the team after the 60th minute, but to expect him to lead us when the going gets touch (CL knockout matches, anyone?) is foolhardy. Let's see how he fares on against inter. I have very little hope, though he is free to prove me wrong by scoring or winning us the match by making an assist or two.

Or start with him and sub him off when he gets tired. Then you take fully advantage of him.

Same attitude over and over again. Robinho this, Robinho that. Seriously, if you thought we signed Robinho to lead us to glory, you were wrong from the beginning. He's not a match winner. He doesn't win you games single-handedly, like Kaka' or Ibrahimovic. No, he's more of a team player. If the team underperforms, he doesn't play well either. But to say that he's not Milan quality is rather blasphemous. He was insanely brilliant at Madrid when he was just a kid, then he got lost a bit in Manchester (not much of a surprises really). He was Brazil's best player in the last World Cup. He is very talented, and he works his @ss off in every single game. Sure, he's not been outstanding this season, but that doesn't diminish his qualities. And his contribution so far this season has been respectful.