Champions League Group Stage: AC Milan - Atletico Madrid 28/09/2021 21:00 CET

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It should be a mich better game for Milan than the last one, let’s go!
 

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Atletico are an eyesore, but also a tough nut to crack. The squad has lots of quality players, but it's unbalanced. They have more second strikers than they need. Meanwhile their only reliable forward is 34yo Suarez, who has lost the pace and stamina, but will find a way to score even if you amputate both his legs.

I don't think the Spezia game suited Giroud at all, but his aerial game will be needed here.


And they are all a bunch of worldclass divers. Gotta be careful with that
 

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Atletico are an eyesore, but also a tough nut to crack. The squad has lots of quality players, but it's unbalanced. They have more second strikers than they need. Meanwhile their only reliable forward is 34yo Suarez, who has lost the pace and stamina, but will find a way to score even if you amputate both his legs.

I don't think the Spezia game suited Giroud at all, but his aerial game will be needed here.

We?ll also need Giroud for defensive set pieces. We don?t have a lot of tall players. Another reason why I think Pioli will favor Kessie over Bennacer.

Is Lemar back?
 

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A tough tough game but any game is winnable and we are in a good place.

I believe.

Forza Milan!
 

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Starting Giroud vs Spezia was to mainly give him some minutes ahead of this game. He's starting here.

Only head scratcher is whether it will be Leao or Rebic to accompany him. With Rebic you have that inevitable big game player. While Leao is almost certain to cause constant danger down that left side and put in some dangerous crosses for Giroud.
 

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Only head scratcher is whether it will be Leao or Rebic to accompany him. With Rebic you have that inevitable big game player. While Leao is almost certain to cause constant danger down that left side and put in some dangerous crosses for Giroud.

This is a great dilemma to have :)
 

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Sky saying that Rebic might play ahead of Giroud, with Kessie Tonali midfield. Might be a risk if Atletico play ultra defensive.
 

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tbh I am not fully convinced with Giroud's performance so far. Willing to be proven wrong, Giroud
 

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We?ll also need Giroud for defensive set pieces. We don?t have a lot of tall players. Another reason why I think Pioli will favor Kessie over Bennacer.

Is Lemar back?

Yeah, with Tomori my main worry are set-pieces / crosses. On the ground, in open play, he's as good as it gets, but aerially him, Calabria & Bennacer need others to compensate for them.

The latest reports say he's back. He wasn't called up for the last game though, so I don't think he'll start this one unless Simeone is really desperate.
 

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Match daaaay :c:

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Probable lineup vs. Atletico according to @SkySport:

Maignan; Calabria, Kj?r, Tomori, Theo Hernandez; Kessie, Tonali; Saelemaekers, Brahim, Leao; Rebic
 

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My bad guys.
Forgive me. I thought it was today.

It's okay, against Spezia you showed up 30 minutes before the match not realizing it was that day :lol: At least you'll be on time for Atletico.
 

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Its smart to start both Kessie and Tonali for arial presence Bennacer of the bench can change the pace. Our back line is also at full strength, which is nice to see.

Its a hard choice between Rebic and Giroud. The sexy french man isnt in form, but Rebic can be a super sub. I would go for Giroud.

Mike
Calabria Kjaer Tomori Theo
Tonali Kessie
Saele Diaz Leao
Giroud

Super subs- Rebic, Bennacer
 
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