AC MILAN - AS ROMA (pre-game comments)

Big match!

Nedlees to say we must get all 3 points, either to get closer to Juve or at least stay within touch of them.

I would like to see both Sheva and Crespo upfront with Kaka behind them, and a midfield composed by Pirlo, Rino and Rui/Seedorf....and our usual backline (Cafu, San Paolo, Nesta, KK).

post all your comments, probable lineups, anything.....FORZA MILAN!!!

ok 1st up...i hope Ancelotti wouldnt b using his 4-3-2-1 formation anymore...its totally useless against the offensive Barca...we should stick back to the 4-3-1-2 so as to lighten the pressure off Shev...Crespo should start ahead of Tomasson after a gd rest during the UCL wk...

The backline should remain however Pancaro could start ahead a disappointing Kala during Wednesday...i hope Cafu's broken tooth during the Barca match isnt going to affect his performance and should well start..

The midfield should however bring Seedorf on instead of our super-sub Serginho...Seedorf brings a sense of assurance on the left as he wont rush to counter un-neccessarily (unlike Ginho) but sometimes he do TAKE HIS TIME to attack which is pretty frustrating... however when there is a good chance to counter, Seedorf will b up to the task thus he should start...Ginho is best remained as a super-sub for the much needed pace late in the game.

Our attack..i guess Kaka should take a rest..the series of starting play he had played def took its toll during the Barca maatch...he wasnt making much of an impact..thus Rui could make up the attack mid role...

We will be playing @ home agianst a re-juvenating Roma side...Montella and Totti r on form...altho Cassano seems out-of-favour with Del Neri...their 2-striker policy will def pose some problems for our defence...however..their defence could prove too easy for our attack too ..so a 2-0 win for milan will be sweet~

Forza milan!!~~~

This is a make or break game, if we lose it could be the beginning of a poor Seria A campaign.

let's kick their asses

Roma were held at home tonight so they wont go into this match with massive confidence. Totti looks to have made another of his petulant fouls too, i may be wrong as i've only seen it once but it certainly looks like he made a deliberate stamp on a Leverkusen player

They are a decent side though, and beating them will be the perfect way to bounce back from the Barca game

Originally Posted by Stezagud

Roma were held at home tonight so they wont go into this match with massive confidence. Totti looks to have made another of his petulant fouls too, i may be wrong as i've only seen it once but it certainly looks like he made a deliberate stamp on a Leverkusen player

They are a decent side though, and beating them will be the perfect way to bounce back from the Barca game

totti has become a bigger and bigger disgrace, non-football-wise.

montella was injured during the leverkussen match...damn!...now its so much easier whacking the sh*t out of them...

Originally Posted by Stezagud

Roma were held at home tonight so they wont go into this match with massive confidence. Totti looks to have made another of his petulant fouls too, i may be wrong as i've only seen it once but it certainly looks like he made a deliberate stamp on a Leverkusen player

They are a decent side though, and beating them will be the perfect way to bounce back from the Barca game

Yes! An absolute deliberate double-footed stomp on Carsten Ramelow! An instant red card! When Ramelow went in for the tackle (fair one IMO), Totti jumped over him in an attempt to avoid the tackle but landed with both his feet on the arm and ribs of Ramelow. Phucking cynical!! It's ironic that Ramelow, the innocent party, got booked after a shuff-up with Totti right after the incident. It's unlikely that video evidence will be reviewed as the referee (Lucillo Baptista) has seen the incident and deemed it "accidental". That's means Totti will escape a possible 3 match ban.

BTW, the best goal in the CL of Match Day 8 is scored in this game, what a piece of genius by Berbatov

With Roma virtually out of Europe now, I'm afraid there might be a CL backlash this weekend, let's hope I'm wrong. Carlo will tinker with his lineup again and I'm certain we will play with 2 strikers: Sergio, Max, KK out; JDT/Crespo, Clarence, Panca in.

really need to pick up max. points in the game against roma. First of all , to keep up with juve who seems to be very consistent. Second , a victory is the only thing tht can give a morale boost to the players after a mediocre performance at spain.
I m sure the formation fielded wont be as defensive and unorthodox as the one on tuesday. Only for matters to get worse , inzaghi and stam seem to be out longer than expected. So the team is short on options. Relying on sheva too often may prove costly for us once sheva loses his form ( god Forbid)
Anyways as far as sundays match is concerned , i can see milan clinching it even though it will be an evenly contested match.

An absolute deliberate double-footed stomp on Carsten Ramelow! An instant red card! When Ramelow went in for the tackle (fair one IMO), Totti jumped over him in an attempt to avoid the tackle but landed with both his feet on the arm and ribs of Ramelow.

http://sports.virgilio.it/it/slidesh...85318roma6.jpg

http://sport.orf.at/041104-13400/fus...foul_big_r.jpg

remenber last season.... hahahaah

Rui should be in the strating lineup.

As much as I agree with many of the posts that Kaka should be rested for this game, I doubt Carlo will do it, I think he plans to play Kaka until the poor young man burns himself out.

He is obviously suffering from increased attention this term, and looks to be trying too hard when he is on the ball. Rui would be my pick, along with Seedorf, Brocci and Pirlo. Did I say Brocci? YES! He seems much better going forward than Gattuso, and tackles just as hard.

Crespo and Sheva to start, and our backline could do with the insertion of Colo, who had a rather non descript start to his Rossoneri debut, but looked much more comfortable when shifted over to left back. Nesta and Maldini are my choice for the 2 centre backs. Who to play on the left flank? If Cafu is better, he could start, though I prefer Pancaro's defensive ability. Cafu and Kaka could be our 2 super subs, if Carlo doesnt insist on playing them from the start.

I do believe we will win this match, as Juve are certain to beat Reggina, and we need to stay in touch with the "old lady".

I was at this fixture last season in May, I wish i was able to go sunday aswell. unfortunately not as i am very busy in college (last year) and my friends are too so it is not looking too good for me going to milan this year except for maybe the last game of the season against udinese.

Back to the match I think it will be a tough game and hopefully we will win. as regrds kaka I would play him as roma had a lot of difficulties with him last season. he probably does need a rest soon but maybe the next match. we cant afford to rest players against roma.

Giovanni are you going to the match? Do you think there will be trouble in the stadium again after last season. It was like a war off the pitch aswell then.

Originally Posted by almilan

Giovanni are you going to the match? Do you think there will be trouble in the stadium again after last season. It was like a war off the pitch aswell then.

not inside, but around the stadium for sure. you must know that, near the away supporters gates, there's a small bar where sometimes i go to have a couple of beers, which is notoriously the Ultras Bar (in the map between the orange and the green section outside the stadium). i tell you what happens: the Milan Ultras wait there, and then face the other Ultras in the place in front of the bar..the last year i was a bit far, near the 216, 217 gates (therefore still outside) because there is a ramp to fool the staff and get inside the second blue without the proper ticket..i saw a great noise and people running throught the narrow orange gates street, and for sure there were charges outside

http://www.acmilan.com/MostraInfo.asp?id_info=18946

the next time i am over i must go to that bar, was never in it. I would not rule out trouble again in the stadium if we are winning, you know the way the roma supporters are. I hope they are properly checked this time going in after throwing stuff at dida and gattuso last season. I had actually had a two litre bottle of water with me in a backpack and was made take off the plastic top going in. Double standards!

anyway enjoy the game i would love to be there but at least ill see it live on tv anyway. i have a mid term exam monday so i have to study all day sunday except for 2 hours for the milan game.