Put Kakà and Balotelli aside, at least for one afternoon. This is the imperative of Milan who, in the middle of the transfer market, must absolutely beat Bologna. Massimiliano Allegri knows this well, forced several times, during the press conference on the eve, to bring attention back to today's match. "Kakà won't distract us because we have to score the three points", the Rossoneri coach cut short, however, forced to return to the subject shortly after. “There is a negotiation underway, it is an important negotiation on a big return if it happens. Where would I play it? He can learn to do everything, if he comes we will see what to do… ”.
Adriano Galliani is also a possibility, who should leave for Madrid on Tuesday: “It will take a great effort from everyone, a lot will depend on Ricky's financial sacrifice. If we were to make it, the 15 fans who have been missing since he went to Real Madrid would return to San Siro". Technical and managing director in tune, even when attention shifted to Balotelli. The Manchester City striker (also yesterday relegated to the bench by Roberto Mancini) is always in the Rossoneri's sights. “At the closing on Friday, the Manchester Stock Exchange was still worth 37 million euros, we'll see on Monday – smiled Galliani -. Under these conditions, he remains at City." Milan are hoping for a last-minute discount, but getting it won't be easy.
Difficult to remove the market from the heads of journalists and fans, but Allegri does not lie when he says that the head must be in Bologna. The rossoblu can hurt, especially if faced without the right concentration; Napoli knows something about it which, still shaken by the penalty (now cancelled) lost against the Emilians both in the league and in the Italian Cup. The bogeyman is obviously Alessandro Diamanti, even more feared by a team that often (if not always) concedes goals from set pieces. “Great player! – sighed Allegri. – He Can do everything from personal solution to punishment. When he's on the field, Bologna is a different team. He would have the qualities to play in a big club ”.
A bit like El Shaarawy, who recently appeared short of petrol, which the coach will field from the first minute anyway. Pazzini and Niang should act alongside him, even if Robinho is impatient and could prove to be a surprise move. Ambrosini's absence will force Allegri to divert Montolivo in front of the defence, with Boateng left midfielder and Flamini favorite over Nocerino on the right. Mexes and Zapata will play in central defence, according to the coach's admission. They have the task of limiting the Bologna of Diamanti, Gabbiadini and the ex with the poisoned tooth Gilardino as much as possible.
POSSIBLE FORMATIONS
Milan (4-3-3): Have you; De Sciglio, Mexes, Zapata, Constant; Flamini, Montolivo, Boateng; El Shaarawy, Pazzini, Niang.
On the bench: Amelia, Gabriel, Abate, Acerbi, Bonera, Abate, Antonini, Nocerino, Bojan, Emanuelson, Traore, Robinho.
Coach: Massimiliano Allegri.
Unavailable: Didac Vila, De Jong, Yepes, Ambrosini.
Disqualified: nobody.
Bologna (4-2-3-1): Agliardi; Garics, Portanova, Antonsson, Cherubin; Perez, Khrin; Diamonds, Taider, Gabbiadini; Gilardino.
On the bench: Curci, Stojanovic, Sorensen, Riverola, Morleo, Carvalho, Motta, Kone, Guarente, Paponi, Pasquato, Pazienza.
CoachStefano Pioli.
Unavailable: Gimenez, Natali, Acquafresca.
Disqualified: nobody.
Referee: Daniele Doveri (Rome).
Line assistants: Marrazzo – Liberti.
Door attendants: Celi-Ciampi.
Fourth man: De Pinto.
