Serie A Preview: A.C Milan vs. Palermo: Can Ibrahimovic and Robinho inspire Milan?
Struggling Champions, A.C Milan will take on impressive Palermo in the match day 7 encounter of the 2011/12 Serie A at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 19:45 GMT.
Milan have got off to a slow start and are placed 15th with only five points from their opening five games of the season thus far. On the other hand, Devis Mangia’s men have surprised everyone in their opening few games
of the season and are placed 4th in the table after picking up 10 points from their 5 games played thus far.
A.C Milan
Massimiliano Allegri’s men lost 2-0 to Juventus in their previous league game before the international break. The Rossoneri have always enjoyed playing against Palermo in their own backyard and have picked up three wins in the
last four games against them at San Siro. The attackers have failed to fire on all cylinders as yet and the defence has been really shaky this season.
Palermo
The Rosanero have beaten Milan three times in their last five meetings in all competitions and might fancy another win against the struggling hosts. Their goal-scoring form away from home has been a concern for the Aquile as they
have failed to score in both of their games on the travel so far.
Team News
A.C Milan
At last there is some good news on the injury front for the Champions. Influential strikers, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Kevin-Prince-Boateng-c20792 is
still serving suspension for the red card picked up in the previous game. There are no new casualties in the Milan camp and apart from long-term absentees, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Gennaro-Gattuso-c14525.
Expected line-up: Abbiati; Bonera, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Thiago-Silva-c34903, Nesta, Zambrotta; Nocerino, Van Bommel, Seedorf; Robinho; Ibrahimovic, Pato
Palermo
Left-back, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Federico-Balzaretti-c13451 is suspended for the game after picking up a red card against Siena last week. Apart from the defender, there is no other major casualty in the Palermo camp.
Expected line-up: Tzorvas; Pisano, Silvestre, Migliaccio, Mantovani; Bertolo, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barreto-c7308, Della Rocca, Ilicic; Hernandez, Miccoli
Players to Watch
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Robinho-c31382 (A.C Milan)
The Brazilian international has been one of the best trequartista players for the club and his presence will definitely help to improve the slow midfield of Milan. His partnership with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Zlatan-Ibrahimovic-c38029 in the last season was
vital in helping his side to reclaim the Scudetto after seven years.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fabrizio-Miccoli-c13236 (Palermo)
The skipper has been inspirational behind his team’s success so far this season and has racked up the highest number of assists in the league thus far. The former Juventus star’s is a constant threat on the set pieces and his role
will be vital if his team wants to take any points away from San Siro.
Prediction
The return of their star players will definitely favour the hosts and this game can be the ideal opportunity for them to find their lost touch. The Champions are likely to emerge victorious by at least two goals with Ibrahimovic
and Robinho getting a name on the score-sheet. Verdict: 2-0
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