Livorno vs. Milan - giornata 35, Sunday 27/04/2008

Warro where abouts did you read that, I haven't seen it anywhere (including channel 4).

I want a more secret Milan. Conseiled by cloak.

A Milan were no one but within Milan knows if Pato is ready or not for the Livorno match.

Thought I saw it in the preview section Dev...not sure though.

Indeed it is in the preview. Doubt those people really know anything though

Milan travel to the Stadio Picchi for a must-win encounter against a Livorno side battling to avoid relegation to Serie B.

It’s been a tough campaign for the Rossoneri, as they have failed to do themselves justice in the Champions League or Serie A and are currently trailing fourth-place Fiorentina by four points in the fight to earn a qualifying berth for next season’s European Cup. Reports continue to link the San Siro outfit with Barcelona ace Ronaldinho, but would the Brazilian settle for a season in the UEFA Cup? Carlo Ancelotti and Co will be hoping that they don’t need to find out the answer.

Thankfully, one Samba Boy seems to be back on form in red and black. After a season in which he was the best player in Europe, Kaka has struggled to live up to that reputation for much of the campaign. However, against Reggina last weekend he was the star of the show and ended up with the match ball after netting hat-trick.

But while the Gift from God is firing once more, it looks likely that compatriot Alexandre Pato won’t be able to take his place in the starting XI again. Although he was able to come off the bench to net against the Amaranto, a mysterious muscular injury continues to plague the youngster and Pippo Inzaghi will lead the line. In other team news, Daniele Bonera and Massimo Ambrosini are both available for selection after serving bans – expect the latter to return in place of Cristian Brocchi.

It wasn’t long ago that Livorno looked like they would comfortably avoid the drop, but a combination of poor results – particularly at home – and the resurgence of sides like Cagliari and Siena has seen the Tuscan minnows drop into the relegation zone. They would be bottom of the table but for Alessandro Diamanti’s wonderful goal against Scudetto chasing Roma to earn Giancarlo Camolese’s men an unlikely point in the Italian capital. It’s a strike which is likely to earn the former Prato player a starting berth at the expense of Martin Bergvold.

As if Livorno’s dire home form this term wasn’t bad enough, the Amaranto also have a terrible record against the Rossoneri since being promoted to the top flight back in 2004. Their only victory in that time came in January 2005 courtesy of a Corrado Colombo goal. Milan, on the other hand, have emerged with all the points on three occasions, including a 3-0 at the Stadio Picchi in December 2005. However, this game brings back bad memories for the Diavolo, as earlier this term Ronaldo suffered a horrific knee injury which will keep him out of action until 2009.

Keep an eye on: Kaka (Milan) – The Brazilian was back to his best against Reggina and he will need to continue that way against Livorno if Milan are to stand any chance of catching Fiorentina.

http://www.channel4.com/sport/footba...8/liv-mil.html

Thanks guys. Seems odd Channel 4 would somehow know this seeing as I've not read it anywhere else at all (most importantly, on the official site).

Looks like both Oddo and Bonera are back (with Cafu still available). Would personally like to see Bonera playing this one, seeing as he's performed well of late and Oddo has been ridiculous 90% of the season.

Originally Posted by ACMILAN1983

Looks like both Oddo and Bonera are back (with Cafu still available). Would personally like to see Bonera playing this one, seeing as he's performed well of late and Oddo has been ridiculous 90% of the season.

We may even see Jankulovski in the starting line up. Gazzetta writes that Jankulovski and Oddo are ready for the match in Livorno but it's still not clear if they will play from the beginning or they'll start from the bench.

better not. I'm sure Oddo wants to go to Euro2008 and don't want to get injured. Will be nice to have Janku in the sub list.

Is Gilardino officially sold already ?

No, Gilardino is still a Milan player !! So respect for him !! lol
I'm even able to tell you a big news: Gilardino will be ours next year !! Ahah !!
I prefer to have Gilardino able to come back someday to a more than decent level (I still hope) instead of Sheva coming back ...

Anyway, what Ancelotti did this W-E is perfect for the next matches (if possible): Inzaghi on the pitch, he seems to be very motivated and scored 5 goals in 3 matches, and Pato on the bench to enter on the pitch around the 65th minute if we lead the match, before if it's 0-0 or we are leaded ... this way, you have a real poison from the 1st minute, a guy who tires mentally the defensers, and then you have Pato who can profit of that and finish the job, a kind of massive destruction !! lol

I think I'll bake a cake properly and open a bottle of champagne the day Gilardino leaves

Originally Posted by Rico

I think I'll bake a cake properly and open a bottle of champagne the day Gilardino leaves

The day he will leave, I'll have to give my shirt to my brother ... lol because it's written Gilardino with number 11 on the back. I really thought he would be our next big thing. I still hope him to come back to his real level, that would help us so much !!

Writing about shirts, will there be a change of sponsor next year ?
Because I don't want to buy another BWIN shirt, I already have one lol.

It will be Bwin

So a new shirt only if Gila goes ... but like I have no money (I'm a student), I hope he will stay !! lol

i believe this whole thing is an act so other teams underestimate us and then next season we win it all

Seedorf will get to form.. Gila will start scoring again.. and hell, Oddo will get his crosses right and Gourcuff will be the next Pirlo.

and Dida will become the super hero GK...

thats why Galliani/Berlusconi want them to stay....(and Carlo too)

I want DEATH. DEATH in the eyes of the players. I want us to look even more brutalic than versus Reggina.

I guess I'm hoping for something even bigger.

Something where we can all say that we've seen the Milan energy even stronger in us.

I want Ambrosini to physically attack a player and get away with it.

I want Gattuso to make an angelic tackle. A kiss of death. And I want the opponent to come up without any pain whatsoever.

Milan Death

I want the opponents to run scared home to their Italian mamas and pray for mercy.

Let's kick some arses. Fiorentina will play against a fresh Sampdoria. I think this is our last call. If Fiorentina lose or draw, we must have belief..