Archive for January, 2008

The Rossoneri travel to Fiorentina on Sunday night in a game that could prove crucial to Milan’s hopes of finishing the season in the top four Champions League qualifying places.

However first of all Milan face an away game at Reggina tonight, a re-scheduled clash from week 15.

“Reggina will close down a lot, and will have a prudent attitude, so it will be tough,” admitted Ancelotti.

“It will be a type of game similar to those already faced before. At Bergamo [on Sunday], Reggina [who came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2] were at their best when they went behind.”

“At Reggio we want to do well. It will not be easy, but we know that the moment is very important especially for the very delicate game on Sunday. We want to prepare ourselves in the best conditions, standings and results.”

Ancelotti also cleared up a few issues over injured players, and he revealed that Dida is fit again and could return tonight in place of Zeljko Kalac.

“Those who play at Reggio will play with a lot of determination, strength and tenacity,” Carletto continued.

“The injured players? Dida is available and he could play. I think that all of them, Ronaldo, Inzaghi, Jankulovksi and Serginho can be available for Sunday. Maldini will remain at home to work to avoid playing two games in three days.”

Milan will move up to sixth in the table with victory over Reggina tonight.

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AC Milan veteran Ronaldo says he would love to see his fellow compatriot and Barcelona’s lackluster star, Ronaldinho, join the club.

The Milan star reveals he is hopeful that his Brazilian team-mate would be moving to San Siro, despite the difficulties the Rossoneri face to complete Ronaldinho’s transfer.

“Could he come to Milan? It would be beautiful,” said Ronaldo.

“However I know it will be a difficult operation,” he added.

Ronaldinho is currently having a miserable season on-and-off the pitch in Nou Camp, due to the number of his injuries and lack of determination to shine in the Catalan club.

Reports have linked various world-class European clubs - including AC Milan, Inter Milan and England’s Chelsea - to the Brazilian playmaker.

The reports claim Ronnie is very likely to leave the Catalan giants at the end of the season.

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The former Real Madrid striker is determined to make a quick return from his calf injury which he sustained last week.

The number 99 has not been able to show his best form at the Rossoneri after suffering from various injuries since signing for the via Turati outfit in January 2007 from Real Madrid. Although he has worked hard on the training ground, he has not managed to get back to full fitness.

“It’s not like the other time, it’s just a little strain which is slowing me down a little, it’s nothing to worry about,” said Ronaldo.

The striker is so confident that he is hoping to return to the side for Sunday’s game against Fiorentina in week 21 of the Serie A championship.

“I hope I am there for the Fiorentina game,” he declared. “Milan has a lot of tough games coming up so I want to be available. We have already made mistakes this season and so we cannot make anymore.”

“I still feel like a player, I still feel useful, I hope I can give a lot more, to score plenty and to play well with consistency. What I need to do? I need to win the Champions League.”

Ronaldo also revealed that he hopes he can renew his contract with the Rossoneri.

“I still have to work hard to earn this contract. I certainly don’t see any problems,” concluded the two time World Cup winner

-Source Goal.com

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