TMW hints that we might play like this:



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TMW hints that we might play like this:



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TMW hints that we might play like this:



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Not sure if we should 'risk' starting Pato. A 2nd half sub would be better, just to be safe. I'd rather play a 4321 with Nocerino in a 3man midfield and breaking for counters, instead of Urby.

Not sure if we should 'risk' starting Pato. A 2nd half sub would be better, just to be safe. I'd rather play a 4321 with Nocerino in a 3man midfield and breaking for counters, instead of Urby.

I really can't stand seeing Urby there. Move Bojan back instead of him and start Pato upfront (it's a no-brainer for me)

Its not about which pitch is jinxed ... More like Pato just came back? And needs to be integrated slowly? Even IF our hopes seem to be shattered without him.

From the frying pan into the fire?

We'll see, but if we lose this one Galliani should be kicked out the door along with Allegri if he doesn't fire him. Inexcusable

I know we're beleaguered but you reckon if Allegri doesn't get at least a point from Malaga (who not only qualified for the CL ahead of Atletico, but are keeping up that form and are 3rd in Spain) on their own turf then that's failure?

Malaga are leaps and bounds better than us in every department.

I'm quite ready for the defeat.

I know we're beleaguered but you reckon if Allegri doesn't get at least a point from Malaga (who not only qualified for the CL ahead of Atletico, but are keeping up that form and are 3rd in Spain) on their own turf then that's failure?

Malaga are leaps and bounds better than us in every department.

I'm quite ready for the defeat.

No De Jong? That's a huge blow.

It's the principle of it all though. Not the opponent.

The fact is that we haven't won a Serie A game since I can't even remember at this very moment. We've only won 1 CL game

The track record is appaling and it cannot be ignored anymore. Had Allegri been fired 3 matches ago we would have more than likely found our feet with the new coach rather than having to keep on beating down on the roadkill that Allegri has turned us into.

The point is that we won't be seeing any improvement until Allegri is out of the picture. And at this point it does not matter who our opponent is

We preferred Nocerino anyway?

Not for in front of the defense, though. Nocerino has no business in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Bonera over Antonini and Emo

no Bojan, Pazzini and Boa playing. Hmh. At least the CB pair is good.

Probable line-up according to Mediaset:

For me this should look like

Ambrosini will be our captain han

Tomorrow yes, but when neither he or Abbiati are on the pitch Bonera takes the armband.

MILAN - Milan play against Malaga tomorrow evening in the Champions League in a crucial match for many reasons. The coach Massimiliano Allegri knows his job could be on the line, while the team lost their fifth game of the season against Lazio at the weekend and are struggling in the bottom half of the table.

The best way to make amends for the poor run of form is with a positive performance on the biggest stage in Europe.

"The team are not playing badly but often football games are decided by episodes. We are not conceding that many chances, even against Lazio we didn't, at least not in the first half. In rome we only made a mistake on the third goal. This is a similar situation to the one I experienced at Cagliari when we lost five in a row. We have to stick the ball in the back of the net and try not to concede a goal. This team cannot afford to go on like this."

Massimiliano Allegri has been preparing the match against Malaga with a fine tooth comb, fully aware of the fact that his side face their biggest test so far this season. Malaga are unbeaten in Europe and have yet to concede even a goal.

"Malaga play a very offensive game and we will have to do extremely well when in possession of the ball because we will definitely find some space. It will be very tough indeed tomorrow and we have to produce a performance like we did against Zenit. They are a very technical team from the midfield up."

Allegri has planned some changes to the side for tomorrow's match in the hope that his team can turn the chances created into goals and maintain a solid line of defence.

"We will always play with two holding midfielders. One will be Ambrosini and Montolivo will play in the middle. Montolivo did well with Italy both as a wide midfielder and also behind the front two. He is an important player for us I still have to choose who will play behind either Pazzini or Pato. Boateng is willing to play either as a wide midfielder but also as a wide attacker and not only behind the front two. Boateng is a very versatile player and can play in different roles. Pato is much better and is fighting for a starting place with Pazzini. Behind them Bojan or Boateng could play."

The rossoneri will have to do without Nigel De Jong for tomorrow's match because of a thigh injury and he isn't the only player missing.

"De Jong has a sore hip. No damage has been done and he will be available for the game against Genoa. Abate has been working apart for the last few days but my intention was to leave him at home and not play him. Those who played at the Euroes have a few problems. Abbiati has bronchitis and isn't well."

This could be make or break for the coach who knows that another defeat at the hands of Malaga could spell the end of his career at Milan. But that doesn't worry him.

"You have to ask the club if my job is on the line because I am only thinking about the team. I don't think about whether this will be my last match. We have to have nerves of steel and not think too much about what we are doing. We have to think less and react a little more. I last spoke to the president about a week ago but I talk to Galliani every day. I am convinced that this team has the character to overcome this difficult moment but we must start to reap what we sow."

I don't think this game is make or break for Allegri. our next Serie A game (or two) probably will be.

Aside from the central defensive pairing and the 2 in front of the defence that's a very sh!tty line-up to put out!

Why play DS on the left when Abate isn't available?? He should be second choice for the RB position. Allegri's infatuation with Bonera is bordering on ridiculous and he's really making me resent the guy. Bonera is supposed to be the reliable cover guy, not a sure thing for the first 11 and even more painful, the captain!! Play Antonini or Urby on the left FFS!!

As for the front 4, I simply cannot get on board with Urby in that position. No matter what you guys say. He's just not a right-winger. He just looks clumsy and idiotic there when he could be a very good LB/LWB given the proper chance. Pazzini is also a huge problem. This guy is useless unless you're consistantly giving him service, play Pato there now that we've finally got him back.

For me this should look like

MILAN (3-4-3): Amelia; Bonera, Mexes, Yepes; De Sciglio, Montolivo, Ambrosini, Antonini; El Shaarawy, Pazzini, Emanuelson.

Dear god! He finally tries the 3-man defense and messes it up? Emanuelson is not a striker, dear Allegri. He should play instead of Antonini in midfield, and Abate is a much better winger than De Sciglio. And Bonera/Yepes over Zapata? Again? If we wanna play 3-4-3, this is how it should be:



Allegri's formation is an atrocity.

MILAN (3-4-3): Amelia; Bonera, Mexes, Yepes; De Sciglio, Montolivo, Ambrosini, Antonini; El Shaarawy, Pazzini, Emanuelson.

Dear god! He finally tries the 3-man defense and messes it up? Emanuelson is not a striker, dear Allegri. He should play instead of Antonini in midfield, and Abate is a much better winger than De Sciglio. And Bonera/Yepes over Zapata? Again? If we wanna play 3-4-3, this is how it should be:



Allegri's formation is an atrocity.