Yes

Funny that we bought a striker because of the inuries and he himself gets injured...

He's out for Juventus and will be in doubt for Palermo as Boateng. With Robinho, El Shaarawy, Inzaghi and Pato (hoping that he'll stay fit), I don't think we have a crisis in that departament. Eitherway 3 of those 4 strikers would be starters before Maxi.
But still, it's a worrying fact.

Funny, how Pippo has been proven resilient this season when people used to call him physically incapable of playing. And funny how little that means for this season.

I can agree with what you're saying, but don't you think it has much to do with the actual playing time he gets.

I don't want to sound mean towards one of our past greats, but I hope we make Pirlo choke badly in this game so maybe next time Mr. Buffon thinks twice before saying certain things. they got Ibra suspended (not directly but surely through their endless b1tching about injustice ) and now play these little dirty mind games with us ahead of the game?

Fingers crossed we do the talking on the pitch and destroy them tonight.

Yep, our team has been nothing but respectful and Allegri didn't use any BS tactics in his conference ala Conte. I just really want to see the players fired up for this one

Always a plus for allegri,he's such a gentelmen.

The injuries regarding? Not really, most of them happen during training anyway.

Even he's not injured;it isn't an indicator that he can keep up with the game imo.

http://football-italia.net/node/16045

Nevded strikes again :v

Surely, I wasn't suggesting he's fit as a 22 year old (or is he?)

Yet, now that we supposedly don't need him, he's staying fit longer then the couple of years before.

REPORT: Nesta wont be in the bench and wont start since he has some minor problems and Allegri doesn't want to risk him. Also Antonini is expected to start before Mesbah.

Dunno,I still believe that Allegri knows the best about how fit Pippo is.Maybe Allegri is too blind to see Inzaghi's passion?Or maybe he does things at his own pace,he isn't affected by the media,curva or anyone...Or,then again,Allegri might not want Pippo anymore in the team.But,why does he treat Seedorf or Ambrosini differently.While,Inzaghi almost won us vs. Real madrid when we had no chance at all.

PROBABLE LINE-UPS

Milan (4-3-1-2): Abbiati; Abate, Mexes, Thiago Silva, Antonini; Nocerino, Van Bommel, Muntari; Emanuelson; Pato, Robinho. Bench: Amelia, Bonera, Nesta, Mesbah, Ambrosini, El Shaarawy, Inzaghi.
Juventus (3-5-2): Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio, Pepe; Quagliarella, Vucinic. Bench: Storari, Caceres, Giaccherini, Estigarribia, Matri, Borriello, Del Piero.
Referee: Tagliavento

Boy have we got a fight on our hands. I think we will lose 2-1.

Borriello to play instead of Vucinic.

Not very optimistic about this game, will be hard to win with so many important players out

It's a solid lineup which allows for some fluid football imo,it might cause Juve some problems .

I'm actually optimistic for a change .

I wasn't optimistic until yesterday, but today I'm feeling a good vibe. We'll crush those gobbi!!!

Make that two. I feel the same way man

But surely accumulated fatigue (from match days) would be an eventual catalyst for injures.

That's the spirit guys!!

It's time we got behind out team fully!


FORZA MILAN!!!!!!!!

I'm having slight doubts over Pato starting this important of a game after being on the sidelines for so long (added to that his slightly off form in his past couple appearances)

That being said I would love nothing better than to see this duck regain his confidence as he sh!ts all over Juve.

Remember Napoli!

If he looks off we always have the Pharoh who can inject the team some creativity and class after the break.

I was actually hoping it would have been the next way around, but I guess this can work too considering, Pato could have been under more pressure to come from the bench as a final throw of the dice and expected to deliver.

El Sharaaway has been accoustomed coming from the bench and performing, so I guess it's alright.

I have no doubts over the team's state of mind going into this one at the moment, none at all.

They know what's at stake here!

The individual quality of our players available would be our biggest downfall provided we don't play as a single unit.

Yea, it could definitely go either way but I think Allegri made the call for Pato based upon his shining in big games before. I really want El Sharaawy to get some time in the second half though. Time to start building his big game pedigree.

Are we more concerned with El Shaarawy's playtime or actually winning this goddamn match?

MILAN: Abbiati, Abate, Mexes, Thiago Silva, Antonini, Nocerino, Van Bommel, Muntari, Emanuelson, Pato, Robinho
JUVENTUS: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini, Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio, Estigarribia, Quagliarella, Borriello

its a sell out according to acmilan.com

Sorry X, my desire to rip Juve a new one is a given. FORZA MILAN!!!!

0-0.

I'm in shock. ESPN UK are NOT showing this match live. I just assumed this season's biggest league game would be live, but it's on delayed coverage.

Why the hell?

I'm having to use a stream now.

hmm, wouldn't be surprised by this at all tbh

Naah, I don't think it will end up like this. There's too much at stake.

Ridiculous isn't it. All so they can show some rugby game!


Both teams are good at the back, we're without Ibra. Though a 1-0 either way wouldn't surprise me.

The reason I think that it could end up a draw because there is so much at stake.

Both teams might be a bit cautious. But a 1-0 smash and grab as kurt said, wouldn't suprise me at all

So like Danny & Kurt I thought this was Live on ESPN but they'd rather show a bunch of rich kids.

Keep me updated pleeeeaaasseee guys!

Seems like there isn't much that could surprise you, and that's IMO the true definition of a derby.

To me, too much at stake means Juventus finally showing defensive weaknesses.

you can use always use bet365

Kick off!

why are we giving pirlo so much space??

I really hate short corners

NOCERINOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Nocerinooooo with a stunner


it was a poor pass from juve defence and it took a deflection

**** YEAH!!!!

NOCERINO!!!!!!

NOOOOOOOCERINOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

YESSSSSSSSSS

You were saying?

Pato very isolated due to the fact that Robinho is practically in midfield. Good thinking imo