Huge, HUGE match for us. Despite what C4 says, Genoa is not our rival any more than a fire hydrant is a dog's rival but oh well.... Serie A Week 24 - 15/2/09 (14.00 UK) Genoa - Fiorentina Stadio Ferraris Champions League rivals Genoa and Fiorentina meet at Marassi knowing that this Week 24 clash raffles off more than three points. The Rossoblu ended their unbeaten run at the Olimpico against Roma last Sunday. However, they remain in a good position only one point behind Fiorentina who have just overtaken them in the table. “Despite the score I believe we can be positive about the future because we were simply unlucky,” said Coach Gian Piero Gasperini following their 3-0 defeat at hands of the Giallorossi. “We played well for a while and could have changed things around. This result means we will save a bit of anger for Fiorentina in the next tie.” La Viola were incredibly lucky to beat Lazio at the weekend. The Biancocelesti were constantly denied by Sebastien Frey, while Alberto Gilardino’s injury time goal gave the Gigliati three key points. Now they are fourth but will have to stay concentrated in order to avoid future slip-ups. ”It was a beautiful victory and we hope to continue this way,” said Gilardino. The Gigliati have now won three consecutive games. “Our mentally is strong. We always play to win and to dictate our football,” he added. Genoa will be missing their goalkeeper in this important clash. Rubinho picked up an injury against Roma and will be replaced by Alessio Scarpi. Matteo Paro is also sidelined while Giuseppe Sculli is suspended. No big news in Fiorentina’s starting XI. Boss Cesare Prandelli will have to do without Brazilian midfielder Felipe Melo, who has to serve a one week ban, and long term injuries Martin Jorgensen, Sergio Almiron and Mario Santana. Marco Donadel is expected to start while Franco Semioli should play in the trident. Fiorentina have won their last two games against the Grifoni, but were held to a goalless draw last term at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris. Keep an eye on: Alberto Gilardino (Fiorentina) – Gila has been by far the Viola’s best player this term and will come face to face with Diego Milito. Both of them have netted 14 goals so far. “I am happy about the Capocannoniere chart, but it will be more important to be at the top in May,” revealed the former Milan striker. Last season: Genoa 0-0 Fiorentina Form guide: Genoa (W D D W L) Fiorentina (L L W W W) Genoa (probable): Scarpi; Biava, Ferrari, Bocchetti; Mesto, T.Motta, Juric, Criscito; Palladino, Milito, Jankovic Fiorentina (probable): Frey; Comotto, Dainelli, Gamberini, Vargas; Kuzmanovic, Donadel, Montolivo; Semioli, Gilardino, Mutu
Despite missing out on the Azzurri's friendly debacle, Gamberini is expected to be ready to play. If I had a rocket ship I would crash it into the San Siro. A lot can change between now and Sunday but it looks like our formation will be... Frey Comotto---Dainelli---Gamberini---Vargas Donadel Kuzmanovic---Montolivo Semioli Gilardino---Mutu
I know. And South America would hate me. If Pirlo and Gattuso bit it then I guess Italy would have to give its WC06 trophy back...
Fio.it is positing that, with Melo's suspension, we will use a 4-3-3. Frey Comotto---Dainelli---Gamberini---Vargas Donadel Kuzmanovic-----Montolivo Semioli-------------------Mutu Gilardino
i can't believe how you guys turned that around????!!!!!!!!!! that was a crazy game but exciting as shit!!! congrats on getting out with a point
this just confirms how dependant we are on Mutu, specially his FK's, even when we play like crap we manage to tie
Odd to me that fio.it would rate Frey as such in a 3-3 thriller... FREY sv: Incolpevole sulle reti genoane, per il resto mai e poi mai impegnato though I didn't see the match.
frey didn't make any saves and he couldn't do anything about the goals since it was the defense's fault
Highlights and a brief interview with Mutu... [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNw72hXNXac&feature=channel_page"]YouTube - Genoa Fiorentina 3-3 Highlights SKY Golparade HQ 24a Giornata HD 720p 15-02-09[/ame]