++ [ originally posted by Zizou
] ++

Paparesta has been designed as the ref of our match! Just 2 games after the famous Zambrotta incident. I just hope Paparesta will not be influenced by that and that it will all go well.
I was amazed too when I read that Paparesta was assigned for this match, I believe he will now think twice before awarding us anything in this match
Anyway, special match for Appiah .. he will be playing against his former mates for the first time, he says that he is still close to them and speaks with them from time to time ..
I think on paper we have the easiest of matches compared to the other competing teams, as Milan pays Doria a visit while Roma plays against wounded Inter ..
However, the Rigamonti side has always proven to be a tough nut to crack in Serie A .. Last season we were able to defeat them thanks to a Del Piero brace, which sandwitched Appiah's goal for Brescia .. but it wasn't easy as Alex's world-class goal was scored only 5 minutes from time ..
I'm looking forward for Miccoli's second Serie A match in succession, he did well against Ancona and hopefully he will repeat the feat against Brescia .. Trezeguet also has a good record against Brescia as he scored a hat-trick in the 5-0 demolition in the 2001/02 season ..
It would be nice to welcome back Legro after the long absence .. hopefully he will return the confidence to our defence and help Gigi keep a clean sheet ..