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Post by tomo on Apr 23, 2007 8:40:34 GMT
Also guys; Evra, Heinze, Ronaldo and Scholes will be suspended for the next leg if they get booked.
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Post by Sky Sports 1 on Apr 23, 2007 9:59:39 GMT
If i remember rightly the only way Milan beat us last time was due to a mistake from our keeper and Crespo scrambling a few in, we had more chances than them and they didn't exactly create chances in abundance.
Crespo is now gone, Kaka is here. If our defence have a solid game, there's absolutely no reason why we can't beat them as we'll create more than the last time, we can actually finish them off now.
Ruud was also struggling for fitness last time, we have a fully fit Smith with Solskjaer waiting now.. If Milan think we play the same going forward without Ruud as we did 2 years ago, they'll get found out.
3-1 United
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Post by keano16 on Apr 23, 2007 10:04:59 GMT
In a way, I hope Scholes does get booked tomorrow night and miss the 2nd leg. If we get to the Final, again, with Scholes missing out, again, I think that would be tragic.
Scholes desperately deserves to play in a major European Final. I just think if he comes through tomorrow night without a booking, and goes to Milan with the fact that he'll miss the big one if he picks up a booking, I'll cringe every time he goes into a tackle.
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Post by andoverred on Apr 23, 2007 10:09:51 GMT
As others have said in this thread; we could certainly beat Milan with a full compliment of players. However, we are down to the bare bones and have to rely on an inexperienced back four. Milan will certainly look to test both the skill and temperament of our defence. However, we do have the Players player of the Year in our team, so let's give the pasta-eating olive oils a good pasting!!  |
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Post by redsoldier on Apr 23, 2007 10:45:02 GMT
We will be determined to make up for the poor result against boro, and at home will drive us to make it up to our fans even more. I'm much more concerned about the second leg than fixture. I wont make a prediction. Everytime i do i just make a dick of myself  |
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Post by whitepele on Apr 23, 2007 11:46:46 GMT
If i remember rightly the only way Milan beat us last time was due to a mistake from our keeper and Crespo scrambling a few in, we had more chances than them and they didn't exactly create chances in abundance. Crespo is now gone, Kaka is here. If our defence have a solid game, there's absolutely no reason why we can't beat them as we'll create more than the last time, we can actually finish them off now. Ruud was also struggling for fitness last time, we have a fully fit Smith with Solskjaer waiting now.. If Milan think we play the same going forward without Ruud as we did 2 years ago, they'll get found out. 3-1 United Besides we were shite last year compared to this years team....  |
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Post by markymark on Apr 23, 2007 12:14:14 GMT
Some of those players have been booked for no reason as well, I really cant see us getting to the final without at least one player suspended.
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Post by sahahahaha on Apr 23, 2007 12:24:41 GMT
Milan 2 years ago were a better side than they are now, but I think the game will be played out in a similar way. Last time Milan bossed the midfield, kept posetion and worked the ball around. We were chasing shadows, and when we did win the ball we looked dangerous but panicked. The big difference now is that Ronaldo and Rooney have matured alot since. While I think Milan will have more of the posetion, we will be able to punish them.
Another difference is VDS in goal. Last time round both their goals came from Keeper errors.
The key to winning for me is Alan Smith and Wayne Rooney. If we find ourselfs without posetion for long periods, one of them has to drop back and chase and harry the ball.
We are a better side than them, but with our injuries we will do well to take anything positive from the game. We CAN score in the san siro.
Prediction. 2:1 To Utd.
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Post by whitepele on Apr 23, 2007 12:37:00 GMT
Man Utd v AC Milan: Preview--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LONDON, April 23 (Reuters) - Manchester United are facing a full-blown injury crisis before their biggest match of the season in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final with AC Milan. Injuries to defender Rio Ferdinand and midfielder Kieran Richardson in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough mean that seven of United's first-team squad are on the treatment table before the first leg at Old Trafford. Worse still for manager Alex Ferguson, the problems have focused on a defence that badly needs to deny Milan an away goal before United's trip to the San Siro next Wednesday. Ferdinand, who will also miss the second leg with a groin strain, joins injured fellow defenders Gary Neville, Mikael Silvestre and Nemanja Vidic. To add to their woes, central defender Craig Cathcart, who had just been drafted in from United's youth ranks as cover, has suffered a long-term injury in training. Richardson's absence is a particular blow as he can also deputise at left back. South Korean midfielder Park Ji-sung and French striker Louis Saha are also out. On the bright side, Ferguson expects left back Patrice Evra to return after limping out of last week's Premier League win over Sheffield United and Neville might just be back in time. United, who routed AS Roma 7-1 at home two weeks ago, will look to Cristiano Ronaldo, Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney to use their pace and strike power to pressurise a Milan defence that includes 38-year-old Paolo Maldini. However, Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti believes that very wealth of experience will give his team the edge. Off the pace in Serie A, Milan can move up a gear in Europe, as they showed in a 2-0 quarter-final win at Bayern Munich - the German club's first European defeat at the Allianz Arena. "These are matches in which composure and courage come to the fore and those are qualities my team have; first of all with Maldini, and then with the many other players who have huge international experience," said Ancelotti. Milan enjoy an unrivalled Champions League record in recent years, with one win, one runners-up finish and two semi-finals since 2003. Their composure was evident two seasons ago when they beat United 1-0 at home and away in the last 16. Maldini expects a tougher tie this time, telling reporters: "Manchester United have grown in strength over the past few years, and Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo are extremely impressive." But the former Italy captain added: "We're not scared and we will go there in high spirits. What makes us strong is our great mentality, our determination. "To play just one more semi-final at an English ground with the atmosphere we will face there, and the possibility of reaching another final, gives me the strength to keep going." In contrast to Ferguson, Ancelotti has a virtually full squad available, with striker Alberto Gilardino back from suspension to take the place of Filippo Inzaghi. Their only worry is keeper Dida, who is struggling to shake off a shoulder injury and would be replaced by Zeljko Kalac. Team Stat Comparison
Man Utd AC Milan
Matches Played 6 6
Table Position 1 1
Points 12 10
Goal Difference 5 4
Goals for* 3.0 0.3
Goals against* 1.0 0.3
Last 5 W-L-W-W-W W-D-W-D-L
Last 5 home W-W-W-W-W D-W-L-W-W
Last 5 away L-W-L-L-W W-D-L-W-D
* goals per match - home matches for home club and away matches for away club
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Post by lauralou on Apr 23, 2007 13:06:36 GMT
the magic of this game has gone a bit for me tbh.. i jus wanted the league, and on saturday, after feelin it may have jus slipped through our fingers, im finding it hard to get too motivated about this match. im sure i'll feel differently when im there though.. would be great to get through to the final, and i think we will win this home leg.
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Post by sahahahaha on Apr 23, 2007 13:31:17 GMT
Shit, didn't realise Ronaldo was Cup Tied for the game. Considering what he did to us at OT in Champions league, and he scored twice for Milan in their last game, that's great news.
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Post by RedArmy20 on Apr 23, 2007 13:33:31 GMT
COME ON BRING ON MILAN...FULL SPEED AHEAD ATHENS!
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Post by whitepele on Apr 23, 2007 13:55:34 GMT
In a way, I hope Scholes does get booked tomorrow night and miss the 2nd leg. If we get to the Final, again, with Scholes missing out, again, I think that would be tragic. Scholes desperately deserves to play in a major European Final. I just think if he comes through tomorrow night without a booking, and goes to Milan with the fact that he'll miss the big one if he picks up a booking, I'll cringe every time he goes into a tackle. Yeah, this has been one of my greatest fears since (they) came out and said that second yellow didn't count as a suspension. Imagine how Scholes would feel if he missed out on another European Cup Final. God I would die myself  . Please Scholsey either rule yourself out of Milan away, or better yet don't rule yourself out at all. |
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Post by gdprof27 on Apr 23, 2007 16:09:06 GMT
Quietly and under the radar.....do you think Gary just might be fit for Wednesday? I would love to see a match day announcement that he's ready to go.
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Post by markymark on Apr 23, 2007 16:30:37 GMT
Actually we could rest Scholes for the 2nd leg if he doesn't get booked tomorrow, bring him on in the 2nd galf if needed.
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