SL Benfica vs Milan: Ambro and Pippo injured

So i guess Gorky will start from the begining and show himself

Gourcuff SHOULD start at the beginning given that Ambro is suspended, Seedorf is back from an injury and Kaka is dead tired. However, that is highly unlikely because we have the almighty Christian Brocchi!

*LOL*

It remains to be seen whether Gourcuff will get the chance. Bear in mind, though, when Gourcuff played last time in CL, we lost (to Celtic).

I hope he'll start and deliver a strong performance. J

its Carlo who is the coach, so its a 75% confirmed that Brocchi will play... and Ambro is injured, no?

hey guys, if any of you run into MMS streams for the game, I would be more than happy to see them
p.s. I am pretty sure we will utterly crush benfica

Originally Posted by Jeff

*LOL*

It remains to be seen whether Gourcuff will get the chance. Bear in mind, though, when Gourcuff played last time in CL, we lost (to Celtic).

I hope he'll start and deliver a strong performance. J

Not that it was his fault obviously. I hope he gets a good run out sometime. Pity there's no 'reserve league' for him and other players to partake in and regain fitness.

I think this is Gourcuff's big opportunity to shine in CL. When he came on against Celtic i was fearful of his work rate and skill. He showed signs that he could have changed that game with some great running at our defence and it was just bad luck that his position at both our goals was not good. If he gets the nod tonight then i think he will show what he can do, especially as he will slide down the pecking order if his performance is bad.

UEFA Champions League-Group D
Benfica vs AC Milan
Wednesday November 28, 20:45 (CET)
Estádio da Luz, Lisbon

Holders AC Milan need just a point at Benfica on Wednesday to wrap up qualification for the Champions League last 16 with a game to spare.

The Serie A side would have 10 points with a draw and could not be caught by Celtic or Shakhtar Donetsk even if the pair draw in Wednesday's other Group D game in Glasgow.
A draw in both matches and final day wins for Celtic at Milan and Shakhtar at home to Benfica would leave all three teams on 10 points.

Places would then be determined by a mini-league between the three, taking away results against Benfica. Celtic would top the mini-league on seven points, Milan would go through second with six points and Shakhtar would be eliminated with four.

A defeat or draw would eliminate bottom side Benfica, who have three points, while a win would give them a chance.

Former Real Madrid striker Ronaldo, cup-tied for Milan's Champions League triumph last term, could be in line for his first European appearance for the Rossoneri after making his comeback from six months out in Sunday's 2-1 win over Cagliari.

The Brazilian, who had struggled to shrug off a leg injury, hit the post and won a penalty in a decent display in Sardinia as Milan improved on their patchy domestic form.

Coach Carlo Ancelotti may decide two starts in a week for Ronaldo is too much with Alberto Gilardino in good form up front. Left back Marek Jankulovski is still out after knee surgery, Emerson and Filippo Inzaghi are also missing while Massimo Ambrosini is suspended.

Benfica came from behind to beat Academica 3-1 away on Saturday with two goals in the last four minutes sealing their fifth successive win in the Portuguese Premier League.
The Lisbon side, who boast former Milan playmaker Rui Costa, are second on 25 points from 11 matches with no defeats.

Midfielder Nuno Assis suffered a leg injury during the match and is likely to be replaced by Uruguay's Cristian Rodriguez. Armando Petit, who returned on Saturday after two months out, should replace Augustin Binya, who was suspended for six European matches by UEFA for a tackle on Celtic's Scott Brown in their last Champions League match on Nov. 6.

POSSIBLE STARTING XI’s

Benfica (4-4-2): Quim; Pereira, Luisao, Katsouranis, Leo; Nuno Assis, Petit, Rui Costa, Rodriguez; Cardozo, Nuno Gomes
Milan (4-3-2-1): Dida; Cafu, Nesta, Kaladze, Favalli; Gattuso, Pirlo, Gourcuff; Kakà, Seedorf; Gilardino

Check This Thread Frequently During the Match for Goals and Clips LIVE

Tough game, and yet another chance for our boys to reminisce with Rui...

Here is my prediction on the line-up


Dida;Oddo, Nesta, Kaladze, Favalli; Pirlo; Gattuso, Seedorf; Kaka; Ronaldo, Gilardino

"Aubameyang" HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA why do you even mention that guy?

he only gets called up...

and slicknick... Carlo already said he'll probaply play the chri stams tree formation or any other formation with one Attacker

I really hope that Gorky gets to play...even if he doesnt start...he should be given another opportunity at this level.

Originally Posted by Warro Bantan

I really hope that Gorky gets to play...even if he doesnt start...he should be given another opportunity at this level.

I think he will start tonight, but it's pretty much a do-or-die situation for him. He must produce, win or lose.

im sure Brocchi will start and not Yoan, again...

it looks like Brochi over gorky, gila supported by seedorf and kaka, bonera on the right with sergio on the left, kala and nesta CB, rinno and pirlo as usual