Serie A: AC Milan vs Juventus [12/01/2007] (16 Viewers)

MadballJuve

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Oct 8, 2007
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adriana lima, a brazilian model:heart: i think she used to go out with rotundo tho

excuse me for being a busybody:D

That's strange, my best friend is a big fan of Lima but I think she looks like a pig on most pictures. I'd better reconsider the way I think about her now.

But now, as for the big game, it will be a very hard decision voor CR. Iaquinta has already proven that he is a great joker, but the way he's playing recently, I consider him much more than that. On the other hand, if Del Piero has to start this game on the bench, it's possible that he'll loose motivation and play like sh*t when he comes in. Iaquinta is always motivated, as a sub or as a starting player and I'm afraid Del Piero isn't anymore. In MF, I'd go for Salihamidzic in stead of Marchionni. I like Marco much more, but I don't know if he's able to play 90 mins and I believe this game will be a battle 'till the end. I'd save Marco as a super-sub.
 

Juventino_NJ

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Sep 16, 2006
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Serie A Preview: Milan - Juventus

Who: Milan (9th, 17 points) vs Juventus (2nd, 25 points)
When: 19:30 UK, Saturday December 1
Where: Stadio Giuseppe Meazza

Milan

Looking To End Home Hoodoo. Milan come into this game knowing that anything less than a win will effectively rule them out of the Scudetto race.

The Rossoneri have made their worst start to a Serie A season since Silvio Berlusconi took over the club more than two decades ago.

Despite last Sunday’s 2-1 win at Cagliari, Milan remain a whopping 11 points behind league-leaders and city-rivals Inter.

Languishing in a disappointing ninth position, they also trail Saturday’s opponents Juventus by eight points.

The main factor in this poor start has been Milan’s awful home record. In six league games at San Siro this term, they have yet to win, drawing four, losing two, and scoring just three goals.

This in direct contrast to their away form where they have won four and drawn one from six matches, scoring 17 goals and conceding just five.

The European Champions have received a blow however with the news that Ronaldo has been ruled out of the game after picking up a calf injury before the Champions League game with Benfica in midweek.


Juventus Flying High

Claudio Ranieri's men travel to San Siro brimming with confidence following their magnificent 5-0 thrashing of Palermo last week.

That scoreline proved that Juventus have a quartet of strikers that only Inter can match in Serie A. David Trezeguet has made the best start to a club season in his entire career and is way ahead at the top of the scorers charts with 11 goals in 13 games.

Vincenzo Iaquinta, who like Trez also scored against Palermo, has made a brilliant start to life in Turin following his summer move from Udinese. The 28-year-old has already hit the back of the net six times in just nine appearances.

Alessandro Del Piero came off the bench against the Rosanero and put in a magical cameo performance, scoring twice and creating another. The Golden Boy now has five goals this campaign. Finally Raffaele Palladino is also in excellent form, having recently made his debut for the Italian national team.

The Bianconeri certainly have enough firepower to worry Milan on Saturday, while in midfield, which has been a weak-point at times, Pavel Nedved is looking sharp again.

Juve were expected to struggle this season following their post-Calciopoli promotion from Serie B, however they have surprised everyone to launch themselves into second in the table.

Indeed had it not been for a string of controversial refereeing decisions in the games against Napoli and Parma, they would probably be top of the table now.

An intriguing clash awaits us at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on Saturday evening.

TEAM NEWS

Milan

The Rossoneri are certainly without the injured Ronaldo, Marek Jankulovski and Emerson. Pippo Inzaghi is suffering from tonsillitis but should be fit to return.

Clarence Seedorf respectively picked up an ankle injury during Milan’s Champions League game with Benfica but should pull through.

Milan (probable): Dida; Oddo, Nesta, Maldini, Serginho; Gattuso, Pirlo, Ambrosini, Seedorf; Kaka; Gilardino

Juventus

Juve welcome back Giorgio Chiellini from suspension, however Jean-Alain Boumsong, Jorge Andrade and Zdenek Grygera are sidelined through injury.

Mauro Camoranesi is struggling with severe muscle fatigue but the Bianconeri doctors will do all they can to get him fit.

The big selection conundrum for Coach Claudio Ranieri is up-front as all four strikers, David Trezeguet, Alessandro Del Piero, Vincenzo Iaquinta and Raffale Palladino are in red-hot form. The Tinkerman’s choice could hinge on whether he opts for a 4-4-2 or 4-3-3 system.

Juventus (probable): Buffon; Zebina, Legrottaglie, Chiellini, Molinaro; Camoranesi, Nocerino, Zanetti, Nedved; Trezeguet, Iaquinta

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Kaka (Milan)
The Brazilian superstar is set to be crowned as the new European Footballer of the Year on Sunday evening and will want to put on a show against Juventus before he heads out to Paris to collect his prize.

Alessandro Del Piero (Juventus)
The Golden Boy looked fitter and leaner than ever during his magical cameo performance against Cagliari last weekend. The 33-year-old could again be an important trump card from the bench in this one too.

PREDICTION

Milan may have one eye on the upcoming Club World Cup in Japan, which could be good news for Juve. I predict a 2-1 win for the Bianconeri with goals from Nedved and super-sub Del Piero.



Milan 1-2 Juventus
 

MadballJuve

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Oct 8, 2007
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---------------------------Buffon-----------------------------
--Zebina---------Legro----------Chiellini-------Molinaro--
--Salihamidzic-----Nocerino-----Zanetti--------Nedved--
-------------Iaquinta---------------Trezeguet--------------

Some say Tiago should play in stead of Nocerino, but I just don't think Tiago is hardcore enough to stop Pirl, Kaka,... Nocerino can't even dribble his man out if the ball is nailed to his shoes, but he's our demolishion-maestro!
 

JCK

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I really hope Ranieri wont field Sali instead of Mauro, one of Iaquinta[and Alex upfront] or Marco would be better.
Don't forget that Marchionni is back now, so he's a possibility.

There is also the possibility of seeing this

Buffon
Zebina Legrottaglie Chiellini Molinaro
Nocerino Tiago Zanetti
Nedved
Iaquinta/Del Piero Trezeguet​

Another option is:

Buffon
Zebina Legrottaglie Chiellini Molinaro
Marchionni Nocerino Zanetti Nedved
Iaquinta/Del Piero Nedved​

What I prefer is:

Buffon
Zebina Legrottaglie Chiellini Molinaro
Nocerino Zanetti
Nedved
Iaquinta Trezeguet Del Piero​
 

Dostoevsky

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Even tho i wouldn`t like to see 4-4-2 i think we`ll end up like that

Buffon

Zebina-Legro-Chiellini-Molinaro

Marchionni-Tiago/Nocerino-Zanetti-Nedved

Iaquinta-Trezeguet
 

Dostoevsky

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Ranieri: Milan Are A Great Side

Juventus boss Claudio Ranieri says that Milan are a great team but believes that his side can achieve a positive result.

The Bianconeri are exceeding all expectations this season and are flying high in second position in Serie A, just three points behind leaders Inter.

Milan, on the other hand, have made a very poor start domestically and are languishing in ninth place, having still failed to win at home in the league.

Milan are a great side and they are European champions, which you don’t achieve by chance,” Ranieri stated.

“In the second half of the season they will climb up the table place by place, but right now they also have to think about the Club World Cup.


Playing Milan is an amazing motivation and to go to the San Siro just gives that little extra emotion.

“These are the kind of classics that every player wants to take part in. It will be a difficult game but a great one.”


Juventus are in confident mood going into the game, having thrashed Palermo 5-0 in Turin last Sunday.

We come to the game on good form and we are growing, we haven’t come to be beaten as we always go out to win in these top of the table clashes,” added the Tinkerman.

We are looking to prolong their winless run at the San Siro, but Milan have time to turn things around. We need to show humility and play a really great game.

goal.com
 

Iaquinta09

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Apr 20, 2005
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-------------- Buffon -----------------
Zebina - Legro - Chiellini - Molinaro
----------Zanetti - Tiago---------
Iaquinta---------------------Nedve--
-----------Treze-----Delpiero------

Iaquinta in a right role, like world cup 2006.
 

Dostoevsky

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According to gazzetta Milan will play 4-3-2-1 and we`ll play 4-3-1-2

JUVENTUS

Buffon
Zebina
Legrottaglie
Chiellini
Molinaro
Nocerino
Zanetti
Nedved
Del Piero
Iaquinta
Trezeguet

MILAN

Dida
Oddo
Nesta
Kaladze
Maldini
Gattuso
Pirlo
Ambrosini
Kakà
Seedorf
Gilardino
 

Wings

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I think Ranieri will go with 4-2-2.


----------------------Buffon---------------------------

Zebina ---- Legrottaglie ---- Chiellini ---- Molinaro

Marchionni ---- Nocerino ---- Zanetti ----Nedved

--------------Iaquinta -------- Trezeguet------------

I would not mind Chiellini playing LB & Criscito to partner Legro. I know the kid has been burnt a number of times but I just have a feeling he will be extra motivated against Milan. I would love to see Nocerino dropped for Tiago but I guess that would be asking for too much from Ranieri.
 

Dostoevsky

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I think Ranieri will go with 4-2-2.

----------------------Buffon---------------------------

Zebina ---- Legrottaglie ---- Chiellini ---- Molinaro

Marchionni ---- Nocerino ---- Zanetti ----Nedved

--------------Iaquinta -------- Trezeguet------------

I would not mind Chiellini playing LB & Criscito to partner Legro. I know the kid has been burnt a number of times but I just have a feeling he will be extra motivated against Milan. I would love to see Nocerino dropped for Tiago but I guess that would be asking for too much from Ranieri.
So that exist?Or we`ll get 3 red cards?

:D
 

Vinman

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Jul 16, 2002
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Palladino is an option for right wing
no...he's left footed and cant cross with his right

Who will show the game in Canada (Montreal)? Rai International?
yes RAI International will show it live...TLN will show it sunday morning

I think Ranieri will go with 4-2-2.


----------------------Buffon---------------------------

Zebina ---- Legrottaglie ---- Chiellini ---- Molinaro

Marchionni ---- Nocerino ---- Zanetti ----Nedved

--------------Iaquinta -------- Trezeguet------------
He should go with this lineup and formation...its time for Marchionni to prove his worth while Camo's out injured

Molinaro worries me, TBH....we'll see if Milan exposes him as our weak link in the chain

DP to come on in the second half and work some magic :pint:
 

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