Celtic - AC Milan (Pre-game comments)

I see some of you have posted fairly weakened lineups.

Weakened without Sheva etc of course but still strong teams!

Recent media reports from the Milan manager and players seem to suggest a full strengh line-up - what do yous think of that?

Here's hoping for a good game, i've been waiting to see Celtic play Milan at CP for a LONG time now!

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Source: Football Italia

Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti has demanded that his side win Group F by collecting a result at Celtic.

The Rossoneri are already through to the last 16 of the Champions’ League but the tactician wants to stay ahead of Barcelona.

"This is a very important away game for us," said the tactician. "We need to win the group, especially as it will give us a psychological advantage over Barcelona."

The Italian giants have a two-point lead over the Nou Camp outfit with just one group game remaining.

"My team? I could make changes to the starting XI but not necessarily in attack," added the Coach. "Whoever plays will certainly have the ability to do well.

"Celtic will make it very tough for us and with the support of their fans, I expect a physical clash."

Vice-president Adriano Galliani is also keen for his club to put in a good display in Glasgow.

"We are calm going into the game as we have no fears of being eliminated," he stated. "But this is an important test against a noble club.

"Winning the group has its advantages in the knock-out stages so we mustn’t lose on Tuesday night."

Meanwhile, Ancelotti was asked to comment on the Scudetto race between Milan and his former club Juventus.

"It is mainly a psychological battle and it will last a long time," he continued. "It is tough to say who is in better shape right now.

"This midweek European trip will do us well though as it will give us a little break fro

Originally Posted by HailHenrik

Recent media reports from the Milan manager and players seem to suggest a full strengh line-up - what do yous think of that?

Here's hoping for a good game, i've been waiting to see Celtic play Milan at CP for a LONG time now!

I think that the Milan manager and players are lying. But our second team is pretty good.

Hail Henrik is well informed..we'll fiedl Nesta and Maldini for sure, and Shevchenko
Our midfield back ups are all NT players
Kakà might enter in the second half, just to pay off the crowd who has spent some moneys for the tickets in order to show them The Light and a new Faith and Religion

this is the line up media give as likely in Italy

-------------Dida
-Costacurta-Nesta-Maldini--Pancaro

Brocchi----Ambrosini---Dhorasoo

----Rui Costa/Kakà--Serginho
---------Shevchenko

Originally Posted by Giovanni

Hail Henrik is well informed..we'll fiedl Nesta and Maldini for sure, and Shevchenko
Our midfield back ups are all NT players
Kakà might enter in the second half, just to pay off the crowd who has spent some moneys for the tickets in order to show them The Light and a new Faith and Religion

this is the line up media give as likely in Italy

-------------Dida
-Costacurta-Nesta-Maldini--Pancaro

Brocchi----Ambrosini---Dhorasoo

----Rui Costa/Kakà--Serginho
---------Shevchenko

Look really good.

Originally Posted by Giovanni

Hail Henrik is well informed..we'll fiedl Nesta and Maldini for sure, and Shevchenko
Our midfield back ups are all NT players
Kakà might enter in the second half, just to pay off the crowd who has spent some moneys for the tickets in order to show them The Light and a new Faith and Religion

this is the line up media give as likely in Italy

-------------Dida
-Costacurta-Nesta-Maldini--Pancaro

Brocchi----Ambrosini---Dhorasoo

----Rui Costa/Kakà--Serginho
---------Shevchenko

Obviously i'd prefer to see a weaker team to give us more of a chance but i'd also be disappointed if i didn't see Maldini/Kakà/Sheva play at Celtic Park!

Always rated Dhorasoo and was hoping Celtic would go for him last season, was surprised Milan came in for him though.

Is Colloccini no closer to breaking into the first team?

Seen him play against us last season and he was excellent against Larsson, also very good when i seen him on Spanish football.

Originally Posted by HailHenrik

Is Colloccini no closer to breaking into the first team?

Seen him play against us last season and he was excellent against Larsson, also very good when i seen him on Spanish football.

He is good, but not good enough in Milan because he is yet to be a world-class defender (lack of experience, etc).

Nevertheless, a huge prospective. Expect to see more action in a few years to come.

I think he actually may play tomorrow's game.

--------------Crespo

Serginho-------Rui

--Dhorasso---Ambro---Brocchi

Maldini---Nesta---Coloccini---Billy

---------------Abbiati

celtic will play and they have nothing to lose since they are
already out of champion league so I think they will play good
and defencef way so I think milan need to attack and attack
and I think we will win 2-1


froza Milan

Originally Posted by Jeff

I think he actually may play tomorrow's game.

that's right..the last i headr report a back line with coloccini costacurta nesta and maldini


--------------dida

-coloccini-nesta-costacurta-maldini (maybe the can swap position)

-brocchi---ambrosini-dhorasoo

-ruicosta--------serginho/seedorf

-------shevchenko

Originally Posted by Giovanni

Almilan (btw what is your real name?) is this match particularly felt in Ireland, due to the loads of Irish who support Celtic?

real name Alan, yes this is a lot of interest in this match here in Ireland. The match is live on 2 channels so I have a choice on which channel to watch which is unusual. If I go down to the main college bar tonight there will be loads of Celtic jerseys. I myself was one of them a few years ago when Celtic played Juve. Celtic are none of my friends number 1 team but most people in Ireland will support them provided they are not playing against their own favourite team. My uncle though is a big Celtic supporter and goes to the odd Celtic match.

In saying all that there is not as much interest in this match as there would be if Celtic still had a chance in qualiflying for the next round of the champions league as less and less people care about the uefa cup.

Originally Posted by almilan

real name Alan, yes this is a lot of interest in this match here in Ireland. The match is live on 2 channels so I have a choice on which channel to watch which is unusual. If I go down to the main college bar tonight there will be loads of Celtic jerseys. I myself was one of them a few years ago when Celtic played Juve. Celtic are none of my friends number 1 team but most people in Ireland will support them provided they are not playing against their own favourite team. My uncle though is a big Celtic supporter and goes to the odd Celtic match.

In saying all that there is not as much interest in this match as there would be if Celtic still had a chance in qualiflying for the next round of the champions league as less and less people care about the uefa cup.

very interesting
i would have loved to attend this match, but unfortunately i'm a student and commitments + few moneys didn't allow me to go

I would have loved to gone aswell but very busy in college in my final year and money an issue aswell. maybe I am better off not going though, an Irish person in Paradise (Celtic Park) not supporting Celtic would not go down well!

Im actually planning on going to milan sampdoria march 12/13 with 3 of my friends though ( 2 man u, 1 arsenal supporter). the flights, accomodation 3star hotel 4 sharing and match tickets will cost €270 which is not bad. I have pretty much convinced them to go but its not definite yet. I wont be booking anything until January. Milan Juve in May is the one I really want to go to but its the weekend before my final exams so can't and also might not be able to get tickets for that one.

Anyway back to tonight Milan to win group and celtic to come 3rd would be a great night. what team line ups does the gazzeta have for tonight?

I was thinking about it, and there's a kind of paradox in such matches:

Is it better to play against the so called world class regulars who, maybe, want to avoid an injury looking for the tough matches, or agsint the so called backups, who want to show their quality and class in order to deserve better consideration (but maybe slightly less quality) ?

Originally Posted by HailHenrik

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Good to see that I have a fan