This will be a crucial game to see if we can bounce back from a bad loss.

Hopefully Abate will be back as we'll have problems if he's not available and have to play Poli again (Gomez will have to start in the centre now since Paletta got himself suspended)

Anyone knows if there's an ETA on some of the injured players? Maybe we could make use of Mati and we could especially have used Calabria yesterday

Also, Montella should avoid messing around with the starting 11 unless it's absolutely necessary, we don't need to be rotating when we basically only have one competition to play for and it's crucial that we do well in it. If these players are aiming for the CL or at the very least European football they should be able to handle playing more than once a week

I just realised how f-up we are when we miss Abate

Milan top rated players after first 10 weeks according to WhoScored:
1. Bonaventura 7.36
2. Kucka 7.09
3. Donnarumma 7.03

Top rated players in the last 5 games:
1. Bonaventura 7.7
2. Kucka 7.18
3. De Sciglio 7.08

Ambrosini: ‘Milan can’t win Scudetto’
By Football Italia staff

Massimo Ambrosini believes Milan “lack the quality” to win the Scudetto, but could get a Champions League place.

The Rossoneri beat the holders on Saturday, leading to talk they could mount an unlikely title challenge.

However, Vincenzo Montella’s side were thrashed 3-0 by Genoa last night, and one Diavolo legend says too much is expected.

“To compete with Juve and Roma, Milan lack the quality to win a championship,” Ambrosini told Sky.

“The Rossoneri aren’t set up to win, but it’s a team with structure and conviction, so they can have a better season than in recent years.

“It’ll take time and calm, this side can’t compete with Napoli and Juventus, but they can challenge for a place in Europe.

“The way they’re going now, they can challenge for the Champions League and it’s unfair to ask for more than that.”



Probable XI vs Pescara according to Sky:
Donnarumma; Abate, Gomez (Zapata), Romagnoli, De Sciglio; Kucka, Locatelli, Bonaventura; Suso, Bacca, Niang;

Wow. So this is the interview when we finally find out who is the newest member of the Avengers. It's Ambrosini aka Captain Obvious.

But I think it's a good thing he's tempering expectations. After that defeat to Juve, they had us flying a little too high I felt.

According to Leggo, Lapadula can start against Pescare instead of Bacca who hasn't scored in last three games. Meanwhile according to Sky, Lapadula will be on the bench.

A runoff between Gomez and Zapata to replace Paletta against Pescara. #MN

Milan have won their last three home games in the league – they are yet to win four consecutive matches on their stadium since May 2014. #FourFourTwo

Milan have won 11 of 12 Serie A matches against Pescara, with Pescara winning the other game in December 1979. #FourFourTwo

Milan have found the net in all 12 clashes against Pescara, averaging 4.6 goals per game in the 5 most recent encounters. #FourFourTwo

Milan have not won in the last 7 games (4L, 3D) played at 15:00. The last win was against Sassuolo (October 25, 2015).

Sky: Sosa is expected to start over Locatelli in midfield. The alternative is Sosa in Bonaventura's role, with Locatelli as the regista.

I wonder if that would mean Bonaventura in the front three, hopefully over Suso with Niang moving to the right wing.

Hopefully not. Suso needs to play always.

I think Montella will keep the same formation that was getting the results minus Paletta. No reason why he wouldn't do that.

Really? He's far from unbenchable in my eyes.

Pasalic is expected to play his first official minutes with Milan (during the game) against Pescara. #GdS

Niang is suffering from fever and if he fails to recover for the game, Bonaventura will start as LW and Sosa in midfield. #Sky

Niang will miss the game vs Pescara due to fever, Bonaventura will play as a left winger. #GdS

https://scontent-vie1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/l/t1...amp;oe=588A6BC3

Probable XI vs Pescara: Donnarumma; Abate, Gomez, Romagnoli, De Sciglio; Kucka, Locatelli, Sosa/Pasalic; Suso, Bacca, Bonaventura.
Or if Niang will be ready:
Donnarumma; Abate, Gomez, Romagnoli, De Sciglio; Kucka, Locatelli, Bonaventura; Suso, Bacca, Niang.
#Sky

Sky reports that Niang has recovered from fever and will start. Jose Sosa will be on the bench.

From all the players in our squad he has the best technique, dribbling and passing abilites, is fast and can controll the ball. He also can shoot from distance. Why would we want to bench him ? We did so in the last game...

Sosa will start over Kucka, according to Di Marzio. Midfield trio will be Bonaventura, Locatelli and Sosa. Milannews reports the same.

That's not saying a lot is it?

I think he's just too predictable and isn't cut out for playing with a top club. For now he's okay, but if we have bigger aspirations, I don't see Suso being part of the first 11

Sosa over Kucka. Montella going all out. Hope it doesn't back fire

Official line-up:

(4-3-3): Donnarumma; Abate, Gomez, Romagnoli, De Sciglio; Sosa, Locatelli, Bonaventura; Suso, Bacca, Niang

Bench:

Gabriel, Plizarri, Zapata, Rodrigo Ely, Poli, Kucka, Pasalic, Honda, Cutrone, Luiz Adriano, Lapadula

As I said, comparing to our other - current players he surely is one of the best and deserves a start. If we get someone better then it's acceptable for him to get benched or sold.

http://milanfan.better-than.tv:8001/1:0:1:...:E082E2F:0:0:0:

if anyone needs a stream

Offside but still a big miss by who else Niang

Yes..

So close there to going into the break a goal up

Aside from that header Niang has been terrible though

So that crossbow hit by Niangs header was our best chance in the first half. Not bad if you ask me, if we play this way in the second half a goal will come.

True.

We are lacking some urgency, I don't know why. Bonaventura really going after it though. Liking Locatelli so far too.

I hope we go after the win after the half time.

Niang so far has been the only one who's a let down, he ruined a lot of plays due to bas dribbling and even worse shooting

Terrible, Niang..again.

Niang...

What a f@cking joke of a player this guy is

Bona

Usually, he makes up for it with high work rate. But, today..nothing.

JACKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK

Bona..a true leader.

BONAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA !!! 1-0

Now take Niang off and bring in Kucka

Pure class by Bonaventura there.

We need to FOUCS.

Save by a cm there

Bacca! Off the post!

So close

What's Montella waiting for to bring in Kucka??

We're taking too many risks right now

We are going to lose the lead if we don't control the game at our pace.

Exactly..

Really? Pasalic now??

What's wrong with Kucka?

Living on the edge here

Pasalic doesnt look like a special player there. I think Lapadula should come in for Bacca.

Me too

Why Adriano and not Lapadula??

If anyone is watching the stream, is it working ?

Suso ...

Bacca can be such a pr!ck!