++ [ originally posted by Stuart ] ++
I won my CL group and we've been drawn against Lyon in the round of 16. We face Livorno in the quarter finals of the Coppa Italia and we're tied at the summit of Serie A with Inter.
Zlatan hit form just at the right time for me and carried the team during Del Piero's absence. A few months ago he was struggling to get into the line-up and now he's my top scorer. He actually came 2nd in the European Striker of the Year award, Trezeguet came 3rd. Buffon came 3rd in the Goalkeeper of the Year award, Nedved and Camoranesi 2nd and 3rd respectively in the Midfielder of the Year award, and Cannavaro 2nd in Defender of the Year.
I've been going strong after the winter break, the rest did my players good. I bought Cavenaghi as Zalayeta's season is over, and I've recalled Legrottaglie and Gasbaronni from loan. Trezeguet was injured for 2 months and I struggled a bit during that time, but Zlatan performed, and he's my best scorer with 14 goals and the Serie A top scorer. In my 3 games since the break I beat Cagliari 4-0 at home, and Reggina 5-1 and Inter 3-1, both away, and thats with Buffon and Thuram injured.
I'm playing Steaua in the UEFA Cup. I also got kicked out of the Coppa Italia by Reggina. I had a 1-0 lead from the Delle Alpi, but I lost 2-0 away after overtime. I was the better team and had plenty of chances but didnt manage to score. Del Piero also had a penalty saved in the 89th minute. Their keeper was Man of the Match with a straight 10!