Italian Serie A preview: CFC Genoa vs. AC Milan
The Rossoblu struggling
Enrico Preziosi sanctioned big money transfers in the summer transfer market, and the Rossoblu acquired some highly rated players. The results however have been on the contrary. Il Grifone is yet to perform up to expectations. Not even the most pessimistic
of Genoa faithful would have expected their team to languish in the lower echelons of the table.
As things stand, I Rossoblu occupy the 13th position in the league table with 27 points to their name, just six points away from relegation zone. Given the quality of players that Coach http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Davide-c10638 Ballardini has at his disposal, the team is more than
likely to come out unscathed at the end of the season. However, the team must put its act together, and fast.
The Rossoblu have a poor home record where they have lost five out of their 11 league games. The game against AC Milan will be another tough ride for the hosts. However, a victory would be three bonus points that can propel the Rossoblu towards European
football next season.
Rossoneri: the title favourites
AC Milan has performed above expectations of late. In spite of numerous key players out injured, the club has continued to rack in points. Last week, Massimiliano Allegri’s men took on SS http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lazio-c39775 at San Siro, and despite playing a make-shift team, the Daviolo
managed to earn a point. Furthermore, Allegri’s men outclassed the Champions League hopefuls and, unfortunately, had to stay content with a single point.
Going into this game, AC Milan are the league leaders with 48 points to their name; they are five points ahead of SSC http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 Milan who have a game in hand. Allegri will be looking over his shoulders as the competitive nature
of Serie A means the other teams will catch up fast if the Red-and-Blacks stutter on their way.
Team News
CFC Genoa
Davide Ballardini will have to do without the services of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mauro-Boselli-c24964 and Luca Antonelli as the duo is out injured. Mattia Destro and Rodrigo Palacio will lead the lines in the coach’s 4-4-2 formation.
AC Milan
Allegri is still without a host of important players. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Filippo-Inzaghi-c13777 are all out injured.
Antonio Cassano and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Zlatan-Ibrahimovic-c38029 will lead the Rossoneri charge in Allegri’s 4-3-1-2 formation.
Key Players
Eduardo
The Portuguese goalkeeper caused his side two points against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/ACF-Fiorentina-c38209 last week. Eduardo made a hash of a simple cross that resulted in a goal; Genoa lost the game by a 1-0 score line. Against the Rossoneri, Eduardo will have to perform beyond his
abilities as AC Milan is likely to barrage his goal with shots.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Antonio-Cassano-c6302
Capable of scoring and creaking in equal abundance, Cassano has been an instant hit at the Milanello. Against Genoa, the player will be fresh and ready to go; Cassano did not start the game against SS Lazio. Should Il Talento di Bari find his feed tonight,
the hosts are in for a rough night.
Prediction
Everything is pointing towards an AC Milan victory. Even though the Rossoblu have a squad capable of upsetting even the best of teams, they are not clicking at the moment. An AC Milan victory would be a safe bet. The final score line will read CFC Genoa
0–AC Milan 1.
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