Milan Vs Liverpool - What formations could they play??

Ancelotti Vs Benitz....once again

Put down your thoughts on what could be the possible formations these 2 coaches will field in the CL finals

AC:

--------Dida

Oddo---Nesta---Maldini--Janko

---Gattuso----Ambrosini--Pirlo

-------Kaka---Seedorf

-----------Inzaghi

Target Man wrote:AC:

--------Dida

Oddo---Nesta---Maldini--Janko

---Gattuso----Ambrosini--Pirlo

-------Kaka---Seedorf

-----------Inzaghi

formation is pretty set, not 100% if maldini or inzaghi will play though although it is likely

Target Man wrote:AC:

--------Dida

Oddo---Nesta---Maldini--Janko

---Gattuso----Ambrosini--Pirlo

-------Kaka---Seedorf

-----------Inzaghi

Yes...this looks the most likely for Milan

God knows with Liverpool.

The back four and keeper are set in stone.

Masch and Gerrard will definatley start, apart from that you can't be 100% sure, though at a guess

------------Reina-------------

Finnan--Carra---Agger----Riise

------------Masch------------

Pennant----Gerrard-----Kewell

--------Crouch--Kuyt------

I think this squad has more of a chance than Man Utd - playing a dedicated DM should help to shackle Kaka.

Both Pennant and Kewell (if fit) will add width and some real dnager from crossing and Crouch and Kuyt are both aerially adept.

Gerrard will also bomb forward and pick up any of the knock downs from the front two

@110%

I think Maldini will be fit

I don't understand why Carlo would want to play Gila over Pippo, Pippo is one of the leading goal scorers in CL history, where as Gila is just pants.

My Guess at Liverpool:


--------Pepe

Finnan---Carra---Agger---Riise

--------Momo---Mash

Pennant------Gerrard-----Kewell(Zenden if fit)

----------Crouch---Bellers

Target Man wrote:My Guess at Liverpool:


--------Pepe

Finnan---Carra---Agger---Riise

--------Momo---Mash

Pennant------Gerrard-----Kewell(Zenden if fit)

----------Crouch---Bellers

Doubt the ref would allow it though

Target Man wrote:@110%

I think Maldini will be fit

I don't understand why Carlo would want to play Gila over Pippo, Pippo is one of the leading goal scorers in CL history, where as Gila is just pants.

IMO Pippo has better finishing than Gila as well...but then it seems like Pippo will be brought in as a supersub

That defence -

--------Pepe

Finnan---Carra---Agger---Riise

With Mascherano, Pennant, Kewell, Gerrard, Crouch in front with either Alonso or Kuyt.

Alonso and then push Gerrard behind the striker, Kuyt and play Gerrard in central midfield.

Tweedle wrote:God knows with Liverpool.

The back four and keeper are set in stone.

Masch and Gerrard will definatley start, apart from that you can't be 100% sure, though at a guess

------------Reina-------------

Finnan--Carra---Agger----Riise

------------Masch------------

Pennant----Gerrard-----Kewell

--------Crouch--Kuyt------

I think this squad has more of a chance than Man Utd - playing a dedicated DM should help to shackle Kaka.

Both Pennant and Kewell (if fit) will add width and some real dnager from crossing and Crouch and Kuyt are both aerially adept.

Gerrard will also bomb forward and pick up any of the knock downs from the front two

What about Xabi Alonso...is he fit to play...Liverpool could use some experience for such a crucial game

He's not be first choice this season. Had a poor season to be fair.

Xabi is fit, but Benitez seems to prefer Gerrard-Masch in the centre.

Alonso doesn't impose himself on the game that much to be honest and can sometimes go very invisible

I doubt if Rafa will play Kewell over Zenden

TarunDang wrote:I doubt if Rafa will play Kewell over Zenden

Kewell is Liverpool's lucky charm in Cup Finals , plays .. then gets injured, then Liverpool win on penalties.

Tweedle wrote:Xabi is fit, but Benitez seems to prefer Gerrard-Masch in the centre.

Alonso doesn't impose himself on the game that much to be honest and can sometimes go very invisible

I've said before I think alonso is a great passer but too slow and not athletic/energetic enough for the EPL, he like carrick, pirlo etc need a certain type of player alongside them against the top midfields, that's why he and sissoko were a good partnership. He would be better suited to serie A.

110% wrote:

Tweedle wrote:Xabi is fit, but Benitez seems to prefer Gerrard-Masch in the centre.

Alonso doesn't impose himself on the game that much to be honest and can sometimes go very invisible

I've said before I think alonso is a great passer but too slow and not athletic/energetic enough for the EPL, he like carrick, pirlo etc need a certain type of player alongside them against the top midfields, that's why he and sissoko were a good partnership. He would be better suited to serie A.

He's welcome to Juventus

TarunDang wrote:I doubt if Rafa will play Kewell over Zenden

Kewell played part of the last game of the season and looked in fine form tobe fair - can seem him starting myself.

@110%

I'd agree - he is great in a 5 man midfield but this season Benitez has been opting for a four man midfield more and more and physically, Alonso isn't up to it - why I see him maybe being sold in the summer -would be a great buy for a top team too

1)

...............reina

finnan...carra...agger...riise

gerrard..xabi..mascha...kewell

............kuyt..crouch/bellamy



2)


...............reina

finnan...carra...agger...riise

pennant..gerrard..mascha..kewell

............kuyt...crouch/bellamy



3)

.................reina

finnan.....carra....agger.....riise

..........mascha..alonso
pennant......gerrard......kewell
....................kuyt



zenden or kewell for the left in each formation



I hope to see number 1

COTR wrote:1)

...............reina

finnan...carra...agger...riise

gerrard..xabi..mascha...kewell

............kuyt..crouch/bellamy



2)


...............reina

finnan...carra...agger...riise

pennant..gerrard..mascha..kewell

............kuyt...crouch/bellamy



3)

.................reina

finnan.....carra....agger.....riise

..........mascha..alonso
pennant......gerrard......kewell
....................kuyt



zenden or kewell for the left in each formation



I hope to see number 1

your 3rd formation looks good for countering Milan

The third formation means we are really relying on kewell or gerrard to score though. we will be able to maintain possession better probably but kuyt isn't exactly a clincial striker in the box so it could result in a lot of decent football with little end product

with the first formation the midfield is compact to counter milan's compact midfield and gerrard and kewell can both provide excellent crosses to crouch. i think we would carry a bigger goal threat

but I would be happy with any of the three above if im being honest. I just can't see him starting with

pennant...gerrard...mascha..kewell

as most are predicting. it's a bit risky for benitez to go so attacking

I have a feeling it'll be COTR's first option with Crouch and Kuyt up front. I definitely think he'll want Crouh in there cause MIlan haven't been great at defending set pieces this season and it'd be interestig to see how they'll handle him.

The only real problem to going to Crouch will be to see how the ref handles it. Crouch is still pretty naive when it comes to using his height effectively and a savvy defender can often make it look like he's fouling every time the ball is played into him regardless of whether it's true or not.

It'll be COTR's first lineup, with Bellamy up front.

............................................Reina

Finnan..............Carragher..................Agger................Riise/Arbeloa

Gerrard/Pennant.......Xabi Alonso...........Mascherano...........Kewell/Riise

..............................Kuyt.....................Crouch/Bellamy

If Pennant starts, then it's Gerrard floating behind Kuyt/Crouch. I'm curious to see whether Rafa puts Gerrard again in central midfield against Milan.

Milan are set and ready to go. Only question is Maldini's fitness, but Kaladze can cover for him. I'd probably start Gilardino!

Target Man wrote:AC:

--------Dida

Oddo---Nesta---Maldini--Janko

---Gattuso----Ambrosini--Pirlo

-------Kaka---Seedorf

-----------Inzaghi

Quite right. This will be the starting line-up unless Ancelotti springs a major surprise.