Massimiliano Allegri to ring changes for the game as the Italian Champions look to dethrone Juventus on top of the table for at least one day..
Italian Champions will take on the struggling Siena in Matchday 16 encounter of the 2011/12 Serie A at the San Siro on Saturday, December 17, 2011.
Milan currently drift the leaders Juventus by two points and a win would put them on top of the table for at least a day. On the other hand, Giuseppe Sannino’s men have struggled to get wins under their belt and find themselves
just one position above the drop zone.
A.C Milan
The Rossoneri were held to a controversial 2-2 draw by courageous Bologna side in their last league encounter and prevented the Champions from moving top of the table. Allegri’s men will be looking to seize the opportunity this
time around and will eye the top spot before Christmas.
Milan have always enjoyed playing against the Tuscans and have emerged victorious in their last five meetings with them. The Italian Champions have enjoyed a great run of form at home this season and have won their last five games
at San Siro.
Siena
The Bianconeri have found life tough in the top division and have managed only three wins in 15 matches played this season thus far. Siena must put the 2-0 defeat to Genoa on their backs before taking on the Champions.
Only two points distance them from the relegation zone and this could be the worst possible time to play against the Rossoneri. The last time the Robur beat Milan was back in 2005 when they triumphed by 2-1. Claiming a point against
the Rossoneri will be nothing short of a bonus for Giuseppe Sannino’s men.
Team News
A.C Milan
Milan are facing a defensive crisis ahead of their clash with the minnows. Defender, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Christian-Abbiati-c9046,
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alberto-Aquilani-c4313 in the middle of the park.
Probable Starting Line-up: Amelia; Abate, Bonera, Silva, Antonini; Aquilani, Seedorf, Nocerino; Boateng; Ibrahimovic, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Robinho-c31382
Siena
There are no major injury worries for the visitors as Sannino will look to continue with his 4-4-2 formation. Strikers, Emanuele Calaio and Mattia Destro are likely to continue upfront.
Probable Starting Line-up: Brkic; Terzi, Vitiello, Del Grosso, Contini; Grossi, D’Agostino, Gazzi, Brienza; Calaio, Destro
Players to Watch
Robinho (A.C Milan)
The Tuscan defenders will need to mark the Brazilian throughout the game, as his mobility in the final third will play a huge role in the result of the match. The former Real Madrid star’s symphonic understanding with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Zlatan-Ibrahimovic-c38029
could lead to the opposition’s downfall if they do not mark him properly.
Emanuele Calaio (Siena)
The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Napoli-c40003 star has been the most consistent performer for Siena this season. The striker has scored five goals in the league thus far and has formed a formidable partnership with the attacking unit. He will need to play
a huge role if his team wants to salvage anything from the game.
Prediction
The free-flowing Milan will be too hot to handle for the Tuscans and they are likely to win the game with a huge margin. Handling Ibrahimovic and co. will be a tall order for the visitors despite their defensive unit having improved
of late. Verdict: 4-0
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