Sorry for the late thread opening for a derby game.

Abate and Seedorf are back to training fully with the others, but still no mention of Aquilani which could be a huge loss for us.

Anyone know what's the new about Maicon? Last I heard he was a doubt for the game.

Looks like Aqui won't make it, still has ankle problems.

If that is the case than this would be the best solution for us.



Playing a just returning Seedorf isn't really a ood idea, while Mexes has been inch perfect whenever he's played so it would be unfair to drop him, even for a player of Nesta's caliber

I think it will be a line up with Seedorf + Nesta in and Robinho will be prefered over Pato.

It's the Allegri way isn't it?

At least it's not Urby behind the strikers...

Pato should start after his last derby performance. Who knows, maybe it'd kick-start his season?

Nesta or Mexes is a win-win situation so it doesn't really matter. Most coaches would prefer Nesta in a more important game.

The last derby was in the the Italian Super Cup.

I think both should start. The Gazzetta line-up has Seedorf and Robinho starting, but the problem with Seedorf is that he'll be pushing Nocerino to the right, where he's clearly not as effective as he is on the left. If this is the case than it would be a terrible decision. Especially considering Seedorf is returning from injury and Boateng had no problems playing in the midfield 3.

Also, as you said this would be a great game for Pato to finally get his season underway, all he needs is a single sight of goal and he's deadly. Starting Robinho as a striker imo is a huge mistake as he misses far too many chances. His best use would be out wide or behind the strikers, where his runs open up spaces for the others


Still, Mexes has not done anything wrong, it would be harsh to bench him

True, but he was good in that after he came on also.

Him and me both. I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow and have to walk the 2 mile round trip on ankles which feel like boulders are grinding against them every step.

Aquilani would be a huge loss, mostly because Allegri will definitely play Seedorf and he'll push Nocerino to the right.

Off topic: we'll be playing Novara after this game, twice (Coppa Italia on Wednesday, home and Serie A on Sunday, away).

Yeepee

I'd like to thank everyone for their heartfelt sympathy on this.

Get well to full 100% soon man! Sympathies for Aquilani too. Here's to both of you!

Sorry about that, mate. Get well soon.

Mediaset has Ambrosini to replace the injured Aquilani, LOOOOOOOOOOOL.


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Sorry for the triple post.

Considering that Aquilani is injured and Allegri most probably will play Seedorf instead, wouldn't it be wise to play the Dutchman as AM, pushing Boateng to the right-hand side of midfield and thus Nocerino keeping his beloved LCM position?



Looks solid IMO.

Yeah that wouldn't be bad at all.

If Ambro is really in contention that would be the biggest farce, and Allegri's biggest ridiculous decision out of all the ridiculous decisions he's made

I'd still play Robs instead of Seedorf, who is just returning from injury, while Robs also give us more movement and better workrate to help out the midfield.

Chu will probably come and respond to this with "but Seedorf is a midfielder and Robinho is a striker"

Personally, I'd prefer Seedorf in this kind of game. I know he's coming from an injury, but the man usually gets fired up for the derbies. Plus, we need some creative force in this game beside Ibra.

Don't get me wrong, I'd be more than ok with Seedorf, just personally I would prefer Robinho to start there.

If need be switching them during the game would be a minor adjustment, Robinho could be that extra spark of energy for the second half

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Hopefully,it's in that position ;p

I expect to see Tevez playing in blue&black colors in this one.

Tevez probably cannot play competitively for a while yet anyway, he hasn't played for months, he won't be ready to just come in

It was ruddy painful, I managed to get there, God knows how. Back of my calves are now murder.

I'll do me best. A win on Sunday would most certainly aid my recovery.

Yeah man, I know. Injuries and health problems like these take too much out of anyone. I had a friend who suffered from ankle problems playing sports, and boy, it was painful just seeing him recover. Hopefully, you will feel much better in the coming days and months. Best wishes.

Gattuso has contracted some influential form in Dubai that has had an effect on his eye condition. He's to take a break for an extended period.

Aquilani will be out a month due to his ankle.

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Gattuso should retire already. All this bad luck should be taken as a sign. And too bad for Aquilani. This means playing Seedorf as starter for a whole month. Balls!

Any news on Monto? This could push them into buying him already! I refuse to believe that we don't even have 2-3m lieing around somewhere. Just ridiculous

Besides Inter, he'll miss games against Lazio, Napoli, Udinese and possibly the first leg vs Arsenal. We must buy another midfielder.

I really hope we see Seedorf in the AM position!I will be seriously pissed if Allegri changes Nocerino's position,for Seedorf.

Nah, he'll be out max 3 weeks IMO. The Arsenal game is after 5 weeks. We need a super Seedorf for this month!

Ibra: "Derby duel"

Getting more nervous as the days go by. Forza Milan!

We are being attacked by MERDA bots,kill them!

Who wins the AC Milan v Inter clash of the sexy female fans?

Katy Perry? What!?

Naah, don't even bother.

mediaset have Ambro starting...

That was essentially my Facebook status yesterday . Along with Snoop dogg apparently supporting Juve...

I wish i could brag about our team being filth-free but we have Kobe

Mediaset's line-up: Abbiati; Abate, Nesta, Thiago Silva, Zambrotta; Boateng, Van Bommel, Nocerino; Emanuelson; Robinho, Ibrahimovic.

Emanuelson??? Seriously???

Wait,wut?!!!

Better than Ambro

Still either Seedorf or Pato should be in there. Urby, especially behind the strikers is a big no no. I seriously don't get what Allegri is trying to achieve by playing him there. It's just making Urby look worse than he actually is. He's a good player to have on the squad for rotation purposes, but this is BS and it's making me dread seeing his name in that line-up

btw is flamini ever coming back??

He was going to stay out for 6 months. That means he should recover in approximately 2 months.