I don't have any worries with Muntari, so long as he doesn't pick up an early yellow, i think he'll play a solid game.

They were better last season and it was in the beginning of the season while we were searching ourself. Even Lecce beat them at Stadio Dino Manuzzi this year.

Let's firts see who'd play and then complain. Without Boateng, Aqui, Seedorf, Pato and Ibra our better option would be to play Robinho behind Maxi and El Sha but then our only attacker on the bench will be Pippo. So there aren't many options available.


And yet they are still sharing the last place with Novara...

Still there is no point to playing both disasters at the same time in that midfield. There's bound to be a screw up somewhere, and knowing us, we'd get punished for it

Imo, given all those injuries I'd go with this, and so should Allegri if he wants all 3 points



We all know he's going to start Ambro so no point complaining about it, but Muntari next to him would just be stupid, especially if Nocerino is also starting on the left

As i said, they are proven performers, whether they perform or not remains to be seen, but with all that talent/experience, they might cause us some trouble.

I would also choose your line-up but my guess is Allegri wants to keep at least one capable offensive player on the bench that can change/strengthen our game when needed in the second half.

But we simply don't have anyone to start behind the 2 strikers. Playing Urby there is simply not an option anymore.

Playing there made Urby look like a complete tool to a lot of people. Simply because he's terrible in that position, but he's gained a lot of praise for his recent performances in midfield, especially against the gooners. Displacing him now would be a huge mistake, not only would we lose him from a position where he's actually very good in, but he'll be placed in a position where he sucks @ss and is more of a passenger in the team

Mediaset saying Boateng might be at risk for the Juve game.

Allegri's Cesena Pre-game interview:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZkkLUw5Xqo

Siena.

Huh?

In the video you posted, the translator said Siena instead of Cesena.

Oh okay. Guess I didn't notice.

OFFICIAL line-up vs. Cesena (4-3-1-2): Abbiati; Abate-Bonera-Silva-Mesbah; Nocerino-Ambrosini-Muntari; Emanuelson; Robinho-Maxi Lopez.

Milan's bench: Amelia, Yepes, Antonini, Zambrotta, Van Bommel, El Shaarawy, Inzaghi.

Cesena XI (3-5-2): Antonioli; Rossi, Benalouane, Rodriguez; Comotto, Santana, Colucci, Parolo, Pudil; Mutu, Iaquinta.

realistically muntari should be given 45 mins to show he is capable of fitting in. in any way possible.. if he fails then thats his season. if not, give him the other 45 mins

That is the ugliest midfield Allegri could ever put out

Edit:nvm saw the formation diff on the cell.Maxi should do great today

Can't really blame Allegri for this one, han.

I've not been paying super close to events in Milan recently, so I have some questions.

1: Why is Pato not involved on any level today? Yes, his form is shite but still.

2: Where's fit-again Aquilani?

3: Why the hell does Allegri persist with Urby in this trequartista role? He's lousy in there.

4: Where's our best player? And by that I mean Boateng.

5: Why the hell is Ambrosini starting? He's been rank for a long time - even pundits slag him off.

6: What's Gattuso's situation these days?

7: This is Muntari's debut, right? He's basically a DM, right? As is Ambro. While Nocerino looks to me to be a box-to-box mid. So where's the vision and creativity in there?

8: Good to see Lopez finally start a match - any reason he's barely been used till now?

Most of ur questions can be awnsered by:injured.

Aye. Danny, we have a sh*tload of injuries that just keep piling up week in week out. At this rate, I don't think we'll ever have a fully fit squad.

Sure he could have. Just play El Shaa and move Urby back instead of the idiot that is Muntari!

Him and Ambro chopping off legs in that midfield will probably get us a red card quick.

Not to mention the fact that Urby is absolutely terrible playing behind the strikers

I don't know why, I just like our midfield today, I mean Allegri made the best selection based on his options. I really think Muntari will have a good time in Milan and I expect a good game from him today.

So, you want to play with three strikers. I'd rather start like this, and play El Shaarawy if his help is needed during the game.

Boateng, Aquilani, Mexes, Pato - all injured?

Same regarding Mesbah? Who I consider our best LB btw.

Problem I see in midfield is 2 DM's together plus one B2B midfielder really isn't conducive to passing and moving, which is what you need in there.

Instead I see lots of free kicks in the middle, plus lots of possession lost.

Mexes, Nesta, Pato and Aquilani should be available against Juve next week. Boateng could be out for another month. Mesbah is playing today.

Hopefully Antonioli won't do wonders like he usually does against his ex-club.

The only classic DM in that midfield is Ambrosini. Muntari will play as left midfielder and he has some qualities when it comes to passing and running. Nocerino proved that he's quite good finisher and has composure. Emanuelson is improving from day to day and someone here said, he has become a great utility player. The only thing that worries me is that we lack creativity and vision in our midfield but I hope we'll have it back when Aquilani returns.

Muntari almost!

muntari looks hungry. not too far from a goal

Muntari so close a couple of minutes ago.

Not a bad start. But I don't know where the final pass can come from

emmanulson with a long range drive

NOO

Should have scored Ambro!!!!

i will never ever understand the tactical point of these short corners.

cesena giving us so much space

Incredible to see Cesena have 2 top strikers yet languish second bottom.

van Bommel warming up

Already with a yellow

I Really fancy lopez

He looks a bit too much like Barry Manilow for me, but whatever tickles your pickle.

MUNTARIIIIIIIIII!!!!

HAHA

What can I say that Udinese match is sill running in the back of my memory


Goaaaal

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Wow Muntari!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great signing

So much negativity around the guy and now he scored in his first match ever for Milan.

URBYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

WHAT A GOALLLLLLLL

Credit be given where its due. Sully has been nothing but great so far. Now he has gotten us the goal and an assist as well.

Btw, that card was bull.


URBY!! 2-0 Milan

What daaaaaaa

WOW.