Will Miroslav Klose get the better off stubborn Milan defence or can Ibrahimovic torment the Biancazzurri defence with his brilliance
Lazio will take on A.C Milan in matchday 21 encounter of the 2011/12 Serie A at Stadio Olimpico Rome on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 19:45 GMT.
The Italian Champions will look to mount pressure on Juventus, who currently atop the league standings. On the other hand, the Biancazzurri will be looking to close the gap on top three after reclaiming their fourth spot from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567
Milan in their weekend fixture.
The two teams recently clashed in the Coppa Italia quarter-final, where Milan emerged victorious by a 3-1 margin.
Lazio
Edy Reja’s men are enjoying impressive form of late and are in free flowing goal-scoring form. The Biancazzurri have scored six goals in their last three league outings. They won their weekend game against Chievo Verona by 3-0
on the road. However, their home form is not much to talk about, as they have picked up only four wins from ten matches played at Stadio Olimpico Rome this season.
Lazio were held to a 2-2 draw after taking a two goal lead in the reverse fixture of this season.
A.C Milan
The Rossoneri registered a comprehensive 3-0 win in their last game over the weekend, and took advantage of the dropped points of their rivals. The Champions have scored the most number of goals in the league this season, and have
the best defence as well. Massimiliano Allegri’s men have been in free flowing form on the road, and are unbeaten in last five games on their travels.
The last time Milan played at Stadio Olimpico Rome in league was in the last season, where they shared the spoils with Biancocelesti.
Team News
Lazio
There are several injury concerns for the hosts ahead of this fixture, as they will be without the services of influential midfielder, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Stefano-Mauri-c34055 are also ruled out of this game
due to injuries.
Striker, Djibril Cisse, is reportedly closing in on a move to Premier League side, Queens Park http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Tommaso-Rocchi-c35374 upfront.
Expected line-up: Marchetti; Konko, Biava, Dias, Radu; Gonzalez, Ledesma, Lulic; http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Hernanes-c16150; Klose, Rocchi
A.C Milan
The Rossoneri also have a host of injury concerns ahead of this fixture, as they will be without a plethora of first-team players. Urby Emanuelson is likely to be handed another start after his impressive performances against Cagliari
recently. Djamel Mesbah also impressed greatly in the left-back role, and is expected to continue in the manager’s plans.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Zlatan-Ibrahimovic-c38029 is likely to be partnered by Robinho upfront. New-signing, Maxi Lopez, is expected to start from the bench.
Expected line-up: Abbiati; Abate, Nesta, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Robinho-c31382, Ibrahimovic
Players to Watch
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The former Bayern Munich star has been a revelation since joining the capital club in the summer. The German has scored 11 goals in the league so far this season, and he must continue his impressive form against Milan if his team
needs to beat the Champions.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic (A.C Milan)
The Swede has been inspirational behind his team’s success in the ongoing campaign so far. Ibrahimovic is leading the goal-scoring charts of the league with 15 strikes already. Massimiliano Allegri will once again pin his hopes
on the former Nerazzurri striker to guide his team to success.
Prediction
It promises to be a mouth-watering contest between the two in-form teams in the league. However, Milan are likely to edge past the Biancazzurri in a thriller.
Verdict: 1-2
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