I'm pretty sure Abbiati is guaranteed first-choice for the season. Can't see it any other way. He had it good in the TIM Cup match, and after Kalac ruined it with Chelsea, things were set in stone. Dida never was in the picture then, and he still isn't. The Brazilian is second-choice till disaster strikes.

This game is on Champions League time...

According to Mediaset, here are the probable starting lineups:

MILAN (4-4-1-1) Abbiati, Zambrota, Bonera, favalli, Jankulovski; gattuso, Flamini, Pirlo, Ambrosini; Seedorf; Inzaghi
JUVENTUS (4-4-2) Buffon; Zebina, Mellberg, Chiellini, Molinaro; Salihamidzic, Sissoko, Ekdal, Nedved; Amauri, iaquinta

Gattuso, Flamini, Pirlo, Ambrosini...

**** OFF, I'm not watching this.

What's wrong with that?

No Uruguayan dudes, maybe?

C'mon, dst, he could have fielded one more DM.

Did some lurking on a zebra board. Their biggest concern seems to be that nobody get hurt. One person hoped that Poulsen would make new friends after having got along so well with Gattuso in the past.

oh this match will be boring if this linup is true

Lol Favalli,Bonera,It's gonna be hard to watch.

It's a friendly and he's fielding 3 DMs AND Pirlo. It's about as unoffensive you can get.. Against Juve in the league? Fine, if we got apoint against them I'd be happy, but in a friendly? Come on Carlo, this is ridiculous!

Thank you.

Exactly

Hopefully you're right



haha, I guessed right

It really is an ugly-looking lineup, isn't it? (though the fish doll congratulates han on guessing right).

Given who's been called up, who would you guys start? Same lineup? Something different?

The only thing we lack right now, apart from a CB, is a creative and risk-taking coach. what the hell is that? is he THAT worried about the result that he kept our new Uruguayans, Antonini, Darmian, etc out of this? what difference does it make? we're going to get embarrassed in the end... everyone knows the kids will get ZERO playing time in the league. why shouldn't them get a proper chance (not 25 or 45 minutes ****) in these friendlies?

ahahah .. quick, what are the odds

Tell the fish doll thanks for me

As for the lineup and what I'd would like to see, I would go for this



But we all know Carlo so what's the point...?

I'm expecting significant changes. For this one, traditionally they do tend to use all 6 subs. I'm hoping to see Darmian and the new kids too, at some point.

Cardacio, Viudez & Darmian need to play. This game is going to be very difficult for us as the attack isn't strong enough. Is Paloschi called up for this game?

yes

Milan will have a bit more options up front this time around, Pippo Inzaghi might start tomorrow, with Seedorf also fit to play .. I think there will be some fireworks .. At least I hope so

They should start in my opinion. Particularly when our regulars won't give up on their place in the team during the season. Why is Ancelotti so afraid of things? It's one of the greatest mysteries of life.

We have a match tomorrow too? Gotta keep up with the schedule.

oh **** ! I forgot the game was tonight

My point exactly. It's at 00:45 (August 18) my time, so technically you were right. Should start in an hour or so, though.

I see nothing wrong iwth the line-up and I'm sure major changes will occur at the half nonetheless... either way I see nothing wrong with it.

We shouldn't have to put our players at risk in a friendly with an offensive formation.

All our available first team players are going to be on the pitch so I don't see how playing Viudez and Darmain would put players at risk.

This is a friendly so all those defensive mids are not required, not only that but they will get in eachother's way.

Playing a more offensive game won't put any more risk of an injury occuring more then having refular training. A player can get injured at any moment we saw that happen to Nesta who wasn;t even playing any sort of football while getting a bad injury.

It's about giving players who will probably have no chance to play once the season starts some playing time (Cardacio, Viudez, Darmain)

I really don't agree with this and as I said changes will be made at half time. Like it or not, those players in the formation need some playing time too. And I'm sure when the season starts Cardacio and Viudez will get playing time. Big assumptions.

I'm not sure one can ever really characterize a game against the Zebras as a friendly. As for the number and timing of the substitutions, let's just wait and see, shal we?

When will the match kick off? (exactly how many minutes from now?) I'm confused...

The match will kick off in just over 30 minutes from when I'm posting. (20.45 Milan time).

About 15 or so minutes from now...

TROFEO LUIGI BERLUSCONI: LE FORMAZIONI UFFICIALI
17/08/2008
MILAN: Abbiati; Zambrotta, Maldini, Kaladze, Jankulovski; Gattuso, Flamini, Pirlo, Ambrosini; Seedorf; Paloschi.
JUVENTUS: Chimenti; Grygera, Melberg, Chiellini, Molinaro; Tiago, Sissoko, Poulsen, Nedved; Amauri, Del Piero.
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strange things with defence

Maldini?

What about it? The only thing I'm concerned with is the defensive army in the midfield. Plus the fact that we're still not trying out our new young signings, and keep playing these 'friendlies' with the old horses in the mid.

Hah. so even the call up list was wrong. Il Capitano wasn't listed as being available.

i think so was kaladze not included that is the strange thing

When Carletto said we're going to see if Viudez will stay with the first team or join the Primavera he obviously meant through training... cause we all know that's where one's qualities can be evaluated better... just like with Gourcuff...

I hope they don't rush the recovery of Maldini and Kaladze.

Anyone got a stream for the game?

buffon is not playing so there is a chance paloschi mite get a goal

For those who are interested, HERE is a list of streams for this game.

Thanks Tennie.

the last one on this link the justin tv is working gud for me

Dida isn't starting. Hmph. Interesting.

players coming on

This one isn't too shabby either. Fast streaming.

and favailli and bonera is on the firel what is wrong with acmilan.com

Kid with a "DINHOMANIA" banner in the stands. The hype machine is in full flow.