The full-back is optimistic that the adductor problem he struggled with at San Siro on Wednesday night is nothing more than muscle fatigue
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The defender says his side were fortunate to bag their first victory of this season's competition after two second half goals made up for a lacklustre first period
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The veteran midfielder admits his side are always seeking to show their prowess in Europe following a sound victory at San Siro against the visitors from the Czech Rpublic
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The coach of the Italian champions couldn't speak more highly of the mercurial Swede's display, and expressed his thoughts about the upcoming showdown with Juventus at the weekend
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The Italian defender has hailed the contribution of his frontmen, who found the net to edge the San Siro club to the summit of Group H
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The Swede marked his return to the first-team with a penalty, while the Bari native scored a fine goal of his own, as the hosts picked up three points
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The ex-Chelsea tactician has praised the Sweden international for the way he has settled in following his return to San Siro in 2010
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The big Swede is back for the Italian champions, and will line up alongside Antonio Cassano as the Czech side visit San Siro for the first time
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The Serie A side's coach urges his team to put domestic matters to the back of their minds and concentrate on beating their Czech opponents in the Champions League group stage
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The Munich final in 2012 is a major objective for the Italian champions as the veteran midfielder targets silverware on the continent
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The Italian boss is eager to turn effort into points and said Zlatan Ibrahimovic has a chance of playing depending how he gets on in training
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The Sweden international has returned to fitness again after spending the past two weeks on the sidelines due to injury
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The Italian champions will look to make it two wins on the bounce when they welcome the title holders of Czech Republic to San Siro on Wednesday
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Three points, three points that will go a long way in boosting this team’s confidence and helping a team remember who they are in case they have forgotten. Milan are still defending Champions and while that may not resonate the same it did a few weeks ago, this team still needs to stand up and string some strong matches together.
I don’t worry all that much about Saturday’s result; sure it was sloppy and maybe not as strong as it could have been. Even Seedorf admitting his goal was a bit of a fluke, but at the end of the year when the totals are tallied three points are three points, no one remembers how you got them at long as you got them, and this was one of those games. From a positive perspective Milan did create chances and the busyness of players like Cassano and Nocerino went a long way in creating space for Seedorf to spot some great passes. Cassano’s lack of true pace is clear, and he will never run past his man 1 v 1, but his positioning is stellar in finding the seams, getting in behind defenders and making himself immensely dangerous. Things may change with the return of Robinho and Zlatan, but at least then Allegri will have true options to bolster his attack. El Sharaawi could not, however; channel the magic from his first start and at times was left a bit lost, no surprise really as he isn’t the out and out striker Milan needed on this day, in fact even Pippo couldn’t score the goal to finish Cesena.
Also on a positive front Milan was able to keep a clean sheet, even with Nesta rested for the upcoming CL tie and Taiwo being handed his debut. Allegri was quick the Nigerian the hook later in the match to assure fitness and most likely preserve the victory as his defense remains shaky. Even Yepes, a super sub last season looked a bit shaky at times and a late yellow was a reckless challenge but a much needed one as Cesena were in on a quick break following a near miss on their own goal. Baby steps though and this was the first one of many to get of the slide and into the win column.
Next up on Wednesday Milan welcome the Czech Champs Vikotria Plzen to the San Siro. In the CL the home turf can be like gold, but it doesn’t make this tie any easier. A draw against BATE in their last CL match, but a general destruction of all competition in the qualifying rounds makes this team an intriguing matchup. Their away record this season in the CL is strong, and Milan will hope to derail that momentum and continue their four match unbeaten run against Czech opposition. As for the team as a whole Allegri will have had to do his homework because for me they are a relative unknown. I would expect Allegri to stick what has worked in the past with Nesta and Silva at the back and Zambro and Abate on the wings. Hard to believe Seedorf can play another consecutive match, but with injuries still a problem I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Dutchman again. What will really haunt Allegri is leaving Pippo off the CL group roster as he would be a welcome sight for a team depleted of strikers. Zlatan and Ambro may be back but Prince and Robinho are still a ways off. Either way the team is getting healthy and hopefully can find their stride with the crowded fixture list.
Three points goes a long way here, for confidence and for the table, but most importantly for the momentum going into the CL match. It was a tough start to the season but Milan need to make the most of the next few weeks and make sure they remain competitive on all fronts while the first choice eleven, whatever that may be, continues to take shape.
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The holding midfielder looks set to return to the match squad for the upcoming match at San Siro
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An injury crisis up front has left the teenager with a chance of starting against the Czechs - and his father Maurizio Ganz could not hide his delight
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JD won't be penning an obituary for the European Champions just yet. He analyses the Champions League action and lobs in some predictions for the weekend
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All the thrills and spills of the premier competition in European club football have returned, and after an intriguing first week of action, Goal.com reviews what we've discovered
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The veteran midfielder sustained the blow during his side's Champions League encounter with Barcelona on Tuesday, but there is better news on the horizon for Kevin-Prince Boateng
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Goal.com picks the cream of the crop from the opening group stage fixtures of Europe's elite competition
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The retired defender believes the Swede pulled out of the game because of fear, while labelling the Catalan club as the strongest team in the world
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The 31-year-old has spoken about his disappointment over the result against the Italian club and claims the team plan to bounce back against Osasuna
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The San Siro side's vice-president has defended the Italians' tactical approach at Camp Nou, stating they were pushed back by their opponents and were not purposefully negative
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The successful coach was quite happy with his side's performance at Camp Nou, although despite earning a share of the points he feels there is still room for improvement
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The Catalan giants' goalkeeper was rather disappointed with Tuesday evening's draw, but admitted that the Italians' finishing was superb
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Where did Pato's effort against Barca rank amongst the fastest goals in Champions League history? Goal.com brings you the top 10
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Where did Pato's effort against Barca rank amongst the fastest goals in Champions League history? Goal.com brings you the top 10
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The Spanish coach branded the Serie A side's tactics as extremely defensive, but stressed he is not too worried to have wasted the chance to get a win
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The Spanish coach branded the Serie A side's tactics as extremely defensive, but stressed he is not too worried to have wasted the chance to get a win
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