match info:
20:45, May 22, 2011
Friuli, Italy
Full Version: Serie A - Week 38 - Udinese vs. Milan
match info:
20:45, May 22, 2011
Friuli, Italy
Last time around it was match of the season with 4-4.. hope this one goes similar so Udinese can get their place in CL qualification. 
A game thread opened by arivanjj. 
I wouldn't be surprised with a draw, really, as last days in Serie A are often ones where um, favors and done and so on. Maybe we'll get an option on Asamoah by giving Udinese a little help with a draw - they need one point to qualify for Champions League, anyway. Or maybe we won't.
Besides, as long as we keep Palermo out of CL, I'm game!
I wouldn't be surprised with a draw, really, as last days in Serie A are often ones where um, favors and done and so on. Maybe we'll get an option on Asamoah by giving Udinese a little help with a draw - they need one point to qualify for Champions League, anyway. Or maybe we won't.Besides, as long as we keep Palermo out of CL, I'm game!
Udinese qualifying for CL will probably mean they hold on to Sanchez and Di Natele which is always good for Serie A.
"Sánchez and Antonio Di Natale have become one the most successful striking partnerships with 40 goals in total, exceeding the Diego Maradona–Careca duo, being only one goal off the Alessandro Del Piero–David Trezeguet duo that completed 41 goals in the 2007–08 Serie A season."
Nice. I hope for a high-scoring match, maybe another 4-4, with the Udinese duo scoring a couple of goals at least. And also it will be nice keeping an eye on our scorers, and see who breaks free from the 14 goal number. Hopefully, it is Pato, really would love to him to score one or two.
I hope for a high-scoring match, maybe another 4-4, with the Udinese duo scoring a couple of goals at least. And also it will be nice keeping an eye on our scorers, and see who breaks free from the 14 goal number. Hopefully, it is Pato, really would love to him to score one or two.
Allegri said that Didac Vila will most probably play tomorrow from the start.
Good chance to test the young lad
Good chance to test the young lad
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Max Allegri promised Milan will give their all against Udinese, but also looked to the future. “Andrea Pirlo’s replacement will be world class.”
The Scudetto winners have nothing more to play for, while Sunday night’s opponents need a point to secure Champions League football.
“We’ve got nothing to lose, so we have to play a great game. Udinese will be very motivated, but we are Milan and cannot afford to embarrass ourselves.
“They have great players like Antonio Di Natale, Alexis Sanchez, Gokhan Inler and Cristian Zapata, so the Champions League is a huge achievement for them, but we aren’t going there to facilitate their party.”
Allegri notably did not name Kwadwo Asamoah, the Udinese player who has been repeatedly linked with a summer move to San Siro.
“He is a good player, but I prefer not to talk about this.”
It is going to be Pirlo’s last game after 10 years in a Milan jersey, but he is not in the starting XI.
“Juventus have made a great signing by bringing in Pirlo. It was a mutual decision from all parties, so our paths have separated, but I’m sure he’ll do wonderful things at Juve,” continued Allegri.
“I still need to talk to Clarence Seedorf and will wait until the end of the season. Considering the rapport I have with everyone, I will honestly answer every question he has for me. Once we have spoken, I’ll tell you our decision.
“Our objective is to win the Champions League, the Scudetto and the Italian Super Cup next season. Pirlo’s replacement will be world class. We already have several, including Thiago Silva, Alessandro Nesta, Robinho, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Antonio Cassano.”
There are reports Cassano could be on his way out after only six months in order to join Fiorentina.
“When there is competition in a top side like Milan, everyone has to know the number of games they’ll play with vary. No club in the world can guarantee 50 matches per season.”
Gennaro Gattuso and Massimo Ambrosini are out injured, so Allegri named the starting XI against Udinese.
Milan: Abbiati; Abate, Thiago Silva, Nesta, Didac; Van Bommel, Flamini, Seedorf; Boateng; Cassano, Pato
The Scudetto winners have nothing more to play for, while Sunday night’s opponents need a point to secure Champions League football.
“We’ve got nothing to lose, so we have to play a great game. Udinese will be very motivated, but we are Milan and cannot afford to embarrass ourselves.
“They have great players like Antonio Di Natale, Alexis Sanchez, Gokhan Inler and Cristian Zapata, so the Champions League is a huge achievement for them, but we aren’t going there to facilitate their party.”
Allegri notably did not name Kwadwo Asamoah, the Udinese player who has been repeatedly linked with a summer move to San Siro.
“He is a good player, but I prefer not to talk about this.”
It is going to be Pirlo’s last game after 10 years in a Milan jersey, but he is not in the starting XI.
“Juventus have made a great signing by bringing in Pirlo. It was a mutual decision from all parties, so our paths have separated, but I’m sure he’ll do wonderful things at Juve,” continued Allegri.
“I still need to talk to Clarence Seedorf and will wait until the end of the season. Considering the rapport I have with everyone, I will honestly answer every question he has for me. Once we have spoken, I’ll tell you our decision.
“Our objective is to win the Champions League, the Scudetto and the Italian Super Cup next season. Pirlo’s replacement will be world class. We already have several, including Thiago Silva, Alessandro Nesta, Robinho, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Antonio Cassano.”
There are reports Cassano could be on his way out after only six months in order to join Fiorentina.
“When there is competition in a top side like Milan, everyone has to know the number of games they’ll play with vary. No club in the world can guarantee 50 matches per season.”
Gennaro Gattuso and Massimo Ambrosini are out injured, so Allegri named the starting XI against Udinese.
Milan: Abbiati; Abate, Thiago Silva, Nesta, Didac; Van Bommel, Flamini, Seedorf; Boateng; Cassano, Pato
I'm surprised Pirlo won't be having his last game in tomorrow.Maybe,he'll be substituted later on.Hoping to see what Didac has to offer,and goals from Pato!
Also,seems from the way allegri is talking that Seedorf will be the substitute for our new signing.So,the situation sounds like you can sit on the bench,and come in when needed or you can leave.
Nice. Looking forward to Didac's performance.
QUOTE (X-Offender @ May 21 2011, 02:26 PM) 
Nice. Looking forward to Didac's performance.
i hope it looks alot like emauelson's performance: nervously conservative in the first half, with flashes of potential and skill in the second half.
QUOTE (il_diavolo_mtl @ May 22 2011, 01:12 AM)
i hope it looks alot like emauelson's performance: nervously conservative in the first half, with flashes of potential and skill in the second half.
Yep,but emanuelson should never ever be played as a left back.His defending is bleh,and so is his physique.But,he has great amount of talent.
QUOTE (William405 @ May 22 2011, 04:50 AM)
Yep,but emanuelson should never ever be played as a left back.His defending is bleh,and so is his physique.But,he has great amount of talent.
I wasn't referring to his position, I was referring to his first start.
Abbiati; Abate, Thiago Silva, Nesta, Didac Vilà; Flamini, Van Bommel, Pirlo; Boateng; Cassano, Pato.
That should be it. And I like it!!!
That should be it. And I like it!!!
That probably won't be it, though. 
I've got a feeling Pirlo will come from the bench in the 60th minute.
I've got a feeling Pirlo will come from the bench in the 60th minute.
I've got a feeling he'll play the whole match.
He'll sub him off and Pirlo will be gone with applause. That's my wish. If Pippo would also score, this would be a perfect end.
Let's hope your assessment comes true, then. Would love him to start, one final time!
Would love him to start, one final time!
QUOTE (il_diavolo_mtl @ May 22 2011, 02:14 PM)
I wasn't referring to his position, I was referring to his first start.
Ah,ok soz
.I just thought since you we're mentioning him with Didac Vila,nvm then ;p.
MILANO – Udinese-Milan, così tra poco in campo allo Stadio Friuli:
UDINESE: Handanovic, Benatia, Zapata, Domizzi, Isla, Pinzi, Inler, Asamoah,Armero, Sanchez, Di Natale.
MILAN: Abbiati, Abate, Thiago Silva, Yepes, Didac Vilà, Flamini, Van Bommel, Seedorf, Boateng, Pato, Cassano.
UDINESE: Handanovic, Benatia, Zapata, Domizzi, Isla, Pinzi, Inler, Asamoah,Armero, Sanchez, Di Natale.
MILAN: Abbiati, Abate, Thiago Silva, Yepes, Didac Vilà, Flamini, Van Bommel, Seedorf, Boateng, Pato, Cassano.
Official Line-Up's:
Udinese : Handanovic; Benatia, Zapata, Domizzi, Isla; Pinzi, Inler, Asamoah,Armero; Sanchez, Di Natale.
MILAN: Abbiati, Abate, Thiago Silva, Yepes, Didac Vilà, Flamini, Van Bommel, Seedorf, Boateng, Pato, Cassano.
Pirlo is on the bench.
Udinese : Handanovic; Benatia, Zapata, Domizzi, Isla; Pinzi, Inler, Asamoah,Armero; Sanchez, Di Natale.
MILAN: Abbiati, Abate, Thiago Silva, Yepes, Didac Vilà, Flamini, Van Bommel, Seedorf, Boateng, Pato, Cassano.
Pirlo is on the bench.
QUOTE (d'Arc.LP @ May 22 2011, 08:17 PM)
Official Line-Up's:
Udinese : Handanovic; Benatia, Zapata, Domizzi, Isla; Pinzi, Inler, Asamoah,Armero; Sanchez, Di Natale.
MILAN: Abbiati, Abate, Thiago Silva, Yepes, Didac Vilà, Flamini, Van Bommel, Seedorf, Boateng, Pato, Cassano.
Pirlo is on the bench.
Udinese : Handanovic; Benatia, Zapata, Domizzi, Isla; Pinzi, Inler, Asamoah,Armero; Sanchez, Di Natale.
MILAN: Abbiati, Abate, Thiago Silva, Yepes, Didac Vilà, Flamini, Van Bommel, Seedorf, Boateng, Pato, Cassano.
Pirlo is on the bench.
Why don't you post the bench then?
QUOTE (CHU-LIP @ May 22 2011, 07:19 PM)
Why don't you post the bench then?
I will let you to do that.
http://acmilan.com/en/news/breaking_news_show/10601
EDIT:
Udinese - Milan live stream - link
QUOTE (CHU-LIP @ May 22 2011, 08:19 PM)
Why don't you post the bench then?
What's up, even the mentioning of Pirlo get's you all tight?
I just wanted to know if Strasser was still on the bench since Pirlo suddenly is, but no, he is not: amelia, nesta, pirlo, ambrosini, robinho, emanuelson, zambrotta. Is it weird me wanting to know what the bench is? I find that interesting.
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ May 22 2011, 07:32 PM)
What's up, even the mentioning of Pirlo get's you all tight?
Strasser won't be there, nor will Beretta or any primavera. They got a quarterfinal match against Roma to play so Allegri isn't picking them. You also might want to know that, right?
Pato's link up play is getting really good
What's up with the constant fouls??
Flamini did that trademark tackle again .
Didac,was ok.His positioning is still bleh,although,he was defending good sometimes.
.Didac,was ok.His positioning is still bleh,although,he was defending good sometimes.
QUOTE (William405 @ May 23 2011, 03:40 AM)
Flamini did that trademark tackle again .
Didac,was ok.His positioning is still bleh,although,he was defending good sometimes.
.Didac,was ok.His positioning is still bleh,although,he was defending good sometimes.
So far he's shown decent footballing ability, his positioning is not good however I think he could become as good as Abate. Positioning can be improved and learnt with experience. So far so good for Didac.
Emanuelson in for?
Why did Seedorf do that??
OH!! Saved!!
We should keep amelia 
What a strike!From Inler
If goal.com's live commentary is anything to go by, Amelia is having an amazing game. maybe some people will finally see what he's capable of
its a shame pirlo didn't play today :/
It looked like this was Amelia's last game with us.
Yeah it is. He cried afterwards, saying goodbye to the fans. It really is sad.
Amelia is good, just not consistant imo. But as 2nd choice we couldn't ask for anything better imo. I'd like to see him stay.
Yeah, Udine had a late flurry of about 15 minutes but nothing more. If we're going to go after a Udine midfielder then that should be Inler, have always been a fan, he's not that expensive and is just an amazing all-round footballer. He'd fill the right side of our midfield amazingly well imo.
Very happy for Udine and Di Natale, they deserved this, and I hope they keep most of their star players
Yeah, Udine had a late flurry of about 15 minutes but nothing more. If we're going to go after a Udine midfielder then that should be Inler, have always been a fan, he's not that expensive and is just an amazing all-round footballer. He'd fill the right side of our midfield amazingly well imo.
Very happy for Udine and Di Natale, they deserved this, and I hope they keep most of their star players
I think Inler is going to Napoli.
Now I'm sad Amelia is leaving 
(he will, since we are getting Marchetti - Roma is staying)
(he will, since we are getting Marchetti - Roma is staying)
Amelia was epic today. 
Man of the match, Silva second and Abate third. Our attack practically did nothing.
Man of the match, Silva second and Abate third. Our attack practically did nothing.
QUOTE (han2503 @ May 23 2011, 12:43 AM)
Very happy for Udine and Di Natale, they deserved this, and I hope they keep most of their star players
+100
I hope they keep there players or sell them abroad or to us
but not to other Serie A clubs i'm glad there president already said he won't sell to other serie a clubs due to sharing of t.v rights.
QUOTE (nuh @ May 22 2011, 09:41 PM)
its a shame pirlo didn't play today :/
+1
((
But I think it's nicer that he played his last ever Milan game at San Siro.
Missed the game; anyone got positive/negative things about Didac?
QUOTE (Dracoris @ May 23 2011, 12:01 AM)
Missed the game; anyone got positive/negative things about Didac?
He had a good game imo. I don't expect such preformance from Antonini.
Apparently Pato dislocated his shoulder and is going to miss the Copa America
QUOTE (Darunia @ May 23 2011, 12:20 AM)
Apparently Pato dislocated his shoulder and is going to miss the Copa America
Thank god the season is over.
Poor Pato. I've looked forward in seeing him at the Copa alongside with Neymar. But this injury streak is becoming annoying. It's like to boy is made out of glass. With this tempo, he could very well end his career with 28. I hope he doesn't turn into Milan's version of Ronaldo at Inter.
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