Torino - AC Milan [R] 9/14/13 - 3a Giornata

Poli should start at every game.

 

wow, we salvaged a point! Muntari's goal and late Balo PK was just crazy. Torino felt they got robbed. Not sure if foul on Poli was legit...
But we played like crap

 

Kaka was OK, but we as a team struggled most of the game

 

Poli taken down, worth a PK. Milan played bad, didn't finish,horrible defending. Whatever, its a point. We need to beat any team out of top 4. Either way, sounds like the bad news is Montolivo/Poli were hurt and could miss Celtic game. So SES, Abate, DS, Montolivo,Poli all hurt. No bueno.

Kaka looked ok, had some nice plays a touches, but what bothered me the most was why did Allegri choose to field Kaka behind Balo AND Robinho. Robinho is a nice support guy or trequartista BUT when we have a trequartista in KAKA, than Robinho didn't add anything. I would have much rather had Kaka behind Balo/Matri, than sub Robinho for when Kaka comes out( not in 90mins shape yet). But than again what do I know. The thing I like about Matri/Balotelli partnership is that it allows Balo to come back and get ball while the CBs are occupied defending Matri. IF they follow Balo, than Matri is left 1v1 OR leaves space for MF to make run. If defender stays home than Balo gets ball with ability to turn and fire shot/playmaker. I'm not saying that is better than Balo/SES partnership, its just a different look. I think a Matri/Balo/SES partnership would be interesting to watch...
Also, since Abate and De Sciglio and SES are hurt, how about this sort of formation.
------------Abbiatti-----------
--------Zaccardo----Mexes----Zapata--------
Poli-----Montolivo-De Jong---Urby/Constant
----------------Kaka-----------
--------Balotelli------Matri-------