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[calum]

I reckon Milan'll do it.

Be interesting to see just how negative Liverpool go, whether they completely pack out the midfield to deal with Kaka. Would like to see Milan start with Inzaghi rather than Gilardino, can't see Gilardino winning anything against Carragher and Agger, Pippo's sharper and cleverer so looks a better bet to me.

Forza Rossoneri!

[Alkaline]

Inzaghi is shite, always has been.

I think if Liverpool put the squeeze on Kaka using either Mascherano or Alonso to bully him around the pitch he'll be marked completely out of the game. Given that he is pretty much the driving force in AC Milan's side that leaves Gattuso and Gerrard battling head to head in Midfield and we all know Gerrard has a lot more to his game than Gattuso.

Liverpool's best weapon is Crouch. The AC Milan defence won't have a clue what to do with him as they don't come up against strikers in his mold that often. If they concentrate on taking him out of the game Liverpool have several quick strikers that could prove very tricky to AC Milan's ageing/slow defence.

The only goal scoring threats in the AC Milan side are Pirlo (from set pieces), Kaka (from open play) and Ronaldo (ineligible). I can't remember the last time Inzaghi was considered a given for a goal in a game, he's like the Emile Heskey of Italian football. Liverpool have potential (and proven) game turners/goal scorers in every position on the pitch.

Anyway, Liverpool to win if they can keep a handle on Kaka but it'll be a tight game either way.

[Shaki]

Milan will win 2-0. Although only one will start Gilardino and Inzaghi will both score. Steven Gerrard will be yellow carded on 73 minutes.

[Sam L4]

Im gonna go for Liverpool. Don't really care who wins though, just want to see a good game.

[calum]

Originally Posted by Alkaline

I think if Liverpool put the squeeze on Kaka using either Mascherano or Alonso to bully him around the pitch he'll be marked completely out of the game. Given that he is pretty much the driving force in AC Milan's side that leaves Gattuso and Gerrard battling head to head in Midfield and we all know Gerrard has a lot more to his game than Gattuso.

Gerrard does undoubtedly have more technical ability about him, but Gattuso's got the pace, strength and everything else he needs to just go out to stop Gerrard and leave it to Pirlo to play football. Problem is, I can't see Ancelotti shifting Gattuso over to the left so it's more likely Ambrosini who'll play against Gerrard, which could be a bit of a problem.

Originally Posted by Alkaline

Liverpool's best weapon is Crouch. The AC Milan defence won't have a clue what to do with him as they don't come up against strikers in his mold that often. If they concentrate on taking him out of the game Liverpool have several quick strikers that could prove very tricky to AC Milan's ageing/slow defence.

They come up against guys like Toni and Iacquinta every other week (admittedly not as freakishly tall, but stronger and tougher to mark) and since, as you say, they're aging, they may just have come across tall players before. As for pace, Nesta's not slow, Oddo and Jankulovski are both very quick and all four defenders are intelligent enough to cope with pace. For one thing, they're unlikely to hold a high line and allow Bellamy etc to get in behind too often. Although I suppose that leaves the problem of them dropping too deep and making it easier for Liverpool to play high balls into Crouch.

Basically, I have no idea what's gonna happen and I'm pissing myself with excitement.

[Captain America]

15 minutes in and it's already more exciting than the whole of the FA cup final!!

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by Captain America

15 minutes in and it's already more exciting than the whole of the FA cup final!!

Aye! good positive start, by the incoherent talking, jobless, minky Scouse cunts (not that I'm generalising or anything)

[calum]

Classic Pippo goal!

Goal or no goal Milan need to get a grip. Seedorf and Kaka have been totally anonymous. Combination of them not showing for it and Liverpool having about 8 men in the midfield keeps forcing Milan to play ambitious and/or risky balls. Seedorf also needs to get back and give Jankulovski a hand.

[Neil]

Originally Posted by Alkaline

Inzaghi is shite, always has been.

Yeah, completely. He's only the second highest scorer in all European cup competitions.

[daveofficer]

Originally Posted by Neil

Yeah, completely. He's only the second highest scorer in all European cup competitions.

yea i think phil will regret that comment after tonight. doh!

good game, pretty evenly matched and probably a fair result as i think milan were passing better for most of the game.