Aquilani should be available, but it'd better to start him from the bench. I'd play the same line-up that beat Arsenal, with Pato instead of Ibra.

Probable line-up vs. Cesena (4-3-1-2): Abbiati; Abate-Nesta-Silva-Mesbah; Emanuelson-Ambrosini-Nocerino; Boateng; Maxi Lopez-El Shaarawy.

Mediaset has this line-up:

Milan (4-3-1-2): Abbiati; Abate, Nesta, Thiago Silva, Antonini; Ambrosini, Van Bommel, Nocerino; Emanuelson; Robinho, El Shaarawy.

One step forward,two steps back?

Edit: Does anyone know the extent of Seedorf's injury? Was it just a precaution bringing him off?

Aquilani should be available, but it'd better to start him from the bench. I'd play the same line-up that beat Arsenal, with Pato instead of Ibra.

I just read that Seedorf will be out for a month. Also, Mexes abandoned training today. The fear is an ankle sprain.

I'm not that worried for Seedorf now that Aquilani is back + Urby's excellent form, but if we were to lose Mexes for a month or so, I'd be devastated.

The first examinations on Mexes show that he has an infection on his knee and no serious injury. He'll rest against Cesena and will be ready for the game against Juventus.

source: SkySport24

Infection? I thought it was inflammation. Either way, good news.

That's how one of the authors on my site translated it Sorry, it's probably an inflammation.

http://acmilan-shqip.org/sq/lajme/skysport...n-ndaj-cesenes/

You should fire him and hire me.

Infection would be...well...serious.

Also curious to see Muntari, if the result allows.

I've read that Muntari could start for us, do we want to lose!?!? Also Mesbah has the advantage on Antonini(at defending?) and we're also likely to see Ambro start over MvB. I would prefer not to play two DM's.

Cesena have always been tough for us. We won't be given much space this time. I hope Allegri only plays one DM. But I will not be too shocked if we don't win.

Plus Iaquinta and Mutu are not a combination to scoff at.

Angry Allegri stokes Milan fire



Massimiliano Allegri rings the changes against Cesena, including Sulley Muntari, but still urges Milan to maintain “the same spirit” that saw them crush Arsenal 4-0, even if it means getting angry.

The Rossoneri will be without several stars for tomorrow’s Serie A game, not to mention the suspended Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

“Alessandro Nesta’s knee is playing up, but he will be available against Juventus,” explained Allegri in his press conference.

“Alexandre Pato has a muscular problem and there’s no point risking him, the same goes for Kevin-Prince Boateng. Philippe Mexes will be ready in three or four days.

“I’m not sure who will start between Luca Antonini and Djamel Mesbah, while Massimo Ambrosini replaces Mark Van Bommel and Muntari makes his debut in the Milan jersey. Robinho had his best game of the season against Arsenal.

“We need to approach Cesena with the same spirit and motivation that we had against Arsenal. We mustn’t get this wrong, as we’re facing an organised side with a strong strike force that always creates something good on home turf.

“I don’t think my lads are tired after Wednesday’s game. We need balance and a concentrated team. How am I feeling? Angry. That’s because when things are going well, you need to maintain your concentration with even more grit and determination than usual.”

Allegri also commented on Juventus Coach Antonio Conte’s complaints about refereeing errors going against the Turin giants.

“I don’t believe the referees are affected by any sort of pressure. We can all make mistakes, so just as I can pick the wrong line-up or substitutions, they can miss a penalty incident.”

Milan squad:Abbiati, Amelia, Piscitelli, Abate, Antonini, Bonera, Ely, Mesbah, Thiago Silva, Zambrotta, Yepes, Ambrosini, Cristante, Emanuelson, Muntari, Nocerino, Van Bommel, El Shaarawy, Inzaghi, Maxi Lopez, Robinho

Also the fact that he's starting Ambro and Muntari together gives me shudders, even now!

WHAAAAA??? No Nesta, Boateng and Pato? WTF is going on here???

I think he doesn't want to risk anyone who isn't 100% fit ahead of the match of the season vs Juve. We can handle Cesena even with this squad, though it won't be easy.

Sure I understand that, but losing points in this one would defeat the purpose of resting players.

But still, it's Cesena. Even our back-up line-up should beat a bottom team that only managed to earn 16 points so far. Is it really worth to risk Boateng for this game and then cry that he can't face Juve?

But still, it's Cesena. Even our back-up line-up should beat a bottom team that only managed to earn 16 points so far. Is it really worth to risk Boateng for this game and then cry that he can't face Juve?