Serie A Week 27 - 5/4/03 (20.30) Parma 1 - 0 Milan Adriano 77 (P) Stadio Tardini Parma: Frey; Bonera (Benarrivo 75), Cardone, Ferrari, Junior; Lamouchi, Barone, Filippini; Bresciano, Adriano, Mutu (Pierini 89) Milan: Dida; Simic, Nesta, Maldini, Costacurta; Ambrosini, Gattuso (Tomasson 81), Pirlo (Seedorf 61), Serginho; Shevchenko (Rivaldo 46), Inzaghi Ref: Farina Some thoughts, other than the fact we were screwed out of a point by the linesman. Rivaldo is officially done as a player. He brought nothing to the team when he came in for Shev. He just takes up space when he is on the field. I don't think he will be with Milan next year and will definately not start against Ajax. I would rather start Tomasson over Rivaldo. And hopefully Sheva's injury is not serious. Pippo did actually score in this game but he missed two easy chances that would have given Milan the lead at the time. He needs to play much better in the CL in order for Milan to win. We desperately need Kaladze back. Billy is just not cutting it at the left-back position. Pirlo is not as good as Rui is as an attacking midfielder, Rui will probably bump Pirlo to the bench on Tuesday. Ambrosini was excellent and should start the rest of the season. Seedorf was the best Milan player today even though he only played in the second-half. He almost scored when his shot hit the crossbar. He should get the start over Serginho on Tuesday because Serginho didn't really do much today, he is a much better sub than starter.
Dammit. At least there is still the Champions League and Coppa Italia this season (obviously, in that order.) I didn't get a chance to see this game; what happened with Sheva and his injury?
He got hit on the knee in the first half but finished out the half before being subbed at halftime. They say it is a muscular problem but I haven't heard if it is serious enough for him to miss the match on Tuesday. My gut feeling is he will play.