ACMILAN1983

ACMILAN1983 · 03-03-2008, 10:04

So finally comes the big one. I stayed up in India to watch the first leg (fell asleep at 4am and had to wake up at 6am). Personally, I don’t see why we can’t win this, despite the current situation, which quite simply is less than grand. We have the quality, the experience and the ability to produce magic.

Tactically, I think Carlo’s system is all set now, and I think he knows that very well (in fact, I think he decided straight after the first leg how to play this match). Any doubts about the first team have been cleared, with Nesta, Pirlo and Kaka all available and though Seedorf is injured (or so it seems), this makes room for Pato, who put simply has by far been our best player of late.

Speaking of Pato, I don’t think he’ll be used in his normal attacking role, but rather will be asked to drop a little deeper (and push wide, which he does naturally anyway) and support Kaka (helping out in pressing on Cesc and Flamini). Though not his most natural position, his quality should be enough for him to adapt. I’m genuinely excited about seeing him out on the field, and wouldn’t be shocked if he’s the star of the show tomorrow.

In attack, Pippo is the obvious choice. Not just well rested, his key purpose in the squad is to play games like these. His experience and strike rate in CL is a necessity, especially as Gila’s form is awful.

The midfield is the usual combination of Rino, Ambro and Pirlo. Rino and Ambro have to impose themselves in this match, and in fact, could be the key to victory. I suspect like the first leg Arsenal will press Pirlo very hard, but should the other two dominate and press the Arsenal midfield, then we know what the results are like. Rino’s attitude to me will be a massive factor in this match. Clearly the side are currently down mentally, but if he can lead like he did against Utd last season, where he drove the side forward, then we will have a massive boost.

Defence is self explanatory. Nesta and Kala are a good solid partnership and Maldini is another solid option out left (where Kala can play if necessary), even if going forward he doesn’t have the legs he used to. Oddo is the major determining factor, as he’s been poor this season. Defensively he has to be solid, that is key, but if he can offer a threat going forward, then we will have a fantastic weapon at our disposal. Kalac has to play in goal too, but right now he’s on fire, and exhumes confidence so it’s not a problem.

I think the team need to set out to press the Arsenal midfield. Cut supply to the man up front (at least Adebayor) and dominate the creative talents (Hleb, Cesc, RVP if he plays etc). We all know that dominating the midfield will win matches, and I believe it’s important in this match as any.

We have to threaten wide areas tomorrow. Arsenal has a strong and imposing central defence and midfield, but when they push forward they can leave spaces in the wide areas, which we must look to take advantage of. This is a worrying factor considering our inability to threaten from wide areas this season. Therefore, Pato and Kaka will also have to share duties push wide every so often, as the midfield and fullbacks certainly cannot do it alone.

There is no reason to fear this match, we are Milan! There is no reason to doubt the side, we are Milan! There is no reason we can’t progress, because we’re the European Champions, we’re the World Champions and WE ARE MILAN!!!!!!

FORZA MILAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

03-03-2008, 10:04	#11
ACMILAN1983 Registered User Join Date: 01 2004 Location: England Fave Players: Maldini, Pirlo and rest of Milan	So finally comes the big one. I stayed up in India to watch the first leg (fell asleep at 4am and had to wake up at 6am). Personally, I don’t see why we can’t win this, despite the current situation, which quite simply is less than grand. We have the quality, the experience and the ability to produce magic. Tactically, I think Carlo’s system is all set now, and I think he knows that very well (in fact, I think he decided straight after the first leg how to play this match). Any doubts about the first team have been cleared, with Nesta, Pirlo and Kaka all available and though Seedorf is injured (or so it seems), this makes room for Pato, who put simply has by far been our best player of late. Speaking of Pato, I don’t think he’ll be used in his normal attacking role, but rather will be asked to drop a little deeper (and push wide, which he does naturally anyway) and support Kaka (helping out in pressing on Cesc and Flamini). Though not his most natural position, his quality should be enough for him to adapt. I’m genuinely excited about seeing him out on the field, and wouldn’t be shocked if he’s the star of the show tomorrow. In attack, Pippo is the obvious choice. Not just well rested, his key purpose in the squad is to play games like these. His experience and strike rate in CL is a necessity, especially as Gila’s form is awful. The midfield is the usual combination of Rino, Ambro and Pirlo. Rino and Ambro have to impose themselves in this match, and in fact, could be the key to victory. I suspect like the first leg Arsenal will press Pirlo very hard, but should the other two dominate and press the Arsenal midfield, then we know what the results are like. Rino’s attitude to me will be a massive factor in this match. Clearly the side are currently down mentally, but if he can lead like he did against Utd last season, where he drove the side forward, then we will have a massive boost. Defence is self explanatory. Nesta and Kala are a good solid partnership and Maldini is another solid option out left (where Kala can play if necessary), even if going forward he doesn’t have the legs he used to. Oddo is the major determining factor, as he’s been poor this season. Defensively he has to be solid, that is key, but if he can offer a threat going forward, then we will have a fantastic weapon at our disposal. Kalac has to play in goal too, but right now he’s on fire, and exhumes confidence so it’s not a problem. I think the team need to set out to press the Arsenal midfield. Cut supply to the man up front (at least Adebayor) and dominate the creative talents (Hleb, Cesc, RVP if he plays etc). We all know that dominating the midfield will win matches, and I believe it’s important in this match as any. We have to threaten wide areas tomorrow. Arsenal has a strong and imposing central defence and midfield, but when they push forward they can leave spaces in the wide areas, which we must look to take advantage of. This is a worrying factor considering our inability to threaten from wide areas this season. Therefore, Pato and Kaka will also have to share duties push wide every so often, as the midfield and fullbacks certainly cannot do it alone. There is no reason to fear this match, we are Milan! There is no reason to doubt the side, we are Milan! There is no reason we can’t progress, because we’re the European Champions, we’re the World Champions and WE ARE MILAN!!!!!! FORZA MILAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!