Roma vs AC Milan (pre-game thread)

This can actually be the game thread, but hey, I believe in letting the mods work for their (non existent) pay!

Ok, so another in the series of "tricky" games we have this season...a resurgent Roma, who have seemingly shrugged off the loss of starlet Cassano, and are on a winning streak, invite us to the Stadio Olimpico for what has the makings of a wonderful encounter..hopefully more for us than for the Romans.

We obviously have to hope that Stam, Nesta, and the rest of the rearguard and defensive midfield can stifle Totti and Co., and if our forwards, Gila and Sheva can retain their form, with Kaka playing at his usual high standard, we can look for a win, and another 3 points.

Juve will probably beat Reggina(?) while Inter have another potential hiccup vs Cagliari...though in all honesty, this is a game they should win.

So, we go to Rome, needing a win, to ensure at the very least, second place, and to hopefull gain ground if Juve manage to slip.

We should beat Roma, and retain our place in the table, as long as we dont let them into the game.

I would love to see Rui get a run, hopefully we can go to the X-Mas tree formation like we did v Brescia in the Italian Cup, though the scoreline in that game did nothing to ally my concerns with regard to us shipping goals like a freight train.

If we can play the X-mas tree, after we score, with say Sheva in the head, and Rui and Kaka behind him...then I think we will retain, or even improve on the lead.

FORZA MIIIIIIIIIIILAN!! Lets kick some Roman buttocks!!!

Still no Maldini? Still injured?

no xmas tree formation!! you know what don silvio said also how can you leave alberto out!! still think we'll win 3-1

I wouldn't mind seeing a X-tree as it would allow us stay more solid in midfield and at the back. With an in-form Kaka and Rui up there, this can quickly become a 2 striker formation. All we need to do is stay focused and take max advatage of every scoring opportunity we get, and of those vs. Roma we'll have more than enough.
Now would be a great moment to see Juve start losing points and vs a tough Reggina side that wouldn't be fiction, IMO.
Forza Milaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan !!!

Originally Posted by mishie

no xmas tree formation!! you know what don silvio said also how can you leave alberto out!! still think we'll win 3-1

Note mishie, that I said after we score...ie, we go one or two goals up in the 1st half, and in the second, we revert to the Xmas tree...taking off Gila for Rui...its only because I practically worship the ground Rui Costa walks on, and after his performance vs both Brescia and Parma, he deserves more playing time.

So, yes, I am biased, and yes I know what Berlu said about 2 strikers, but Calro disobeyed him for practically one entire season, and only brought home the UCL title as a result....

As to Maldini´s status? Not sure, he may be back for the Roma game...then again, maybe he wont....

the way things have been developing, we will win 8-7... haha

yeah right no we are going to win 5-4 at ROMA

Shoot, I would be happy with a basketball type score line, as long as we bring home the 3 points!

i agree with you i prefer the xmas tree formation but i don't think carlos position is strong enough to disobey don silvio. as for rui costa and worshipping the ground he walks on i don't blame you still milans record signing!!!!

I expect a lots of gols in our net...

Originally Posted by Bosniaco

I expect a lots of gols in our net...

What kind of attitude is that?

go..milan go sheva....


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go milan and bring home 3 points thats we need a dont reaaly care about goals but ok we need defenders

I think its gonna be a tight game but we will win..I cant see Roma causing us any danger but the only danger we will face is being complacent..I hope the mentality is right, and Sheva has scored almost every single time he played in the Olimpico, he certainly has more goals per game at the Olimpico.. Im wishing for a hat-trick but i wont feel bad if we get the 3 points

Roma is now having shortage of stricker after the sales of cassano.Hope that they wont score a lot as Milan defence is not as strong as it use to be.Watever the score line Milan must win to catch up JUve and hope they slips...