Post by Taxigirl on Oct 21, 2005 15:32:43 GMT
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Serie A Week 8 - 23/10/05 (14.00 UK)
Stadio Friuli
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Udinese and Inter have both had to work hard in recent weeks to answer their critics and whatever the result in this game, at least one of the teams will be dreading the Monday headlines. After being accused of inconsistency, the Nerazzurri tried to make sure they made the papers for all the right reasons this week with a 5-0 thrashing of Livorno.
But, as usual, they were outdone as many chose to ignore this in the light of Adriano’s absenteeism. The Brazilian failed to return to Milan in time for that win and received heavy criticism from both Coach Roberto Mancini and fellow player Juan Veron. However, a good win here should quash the rumours of an internal dispute and ensure a controversy free week for the San Siro outfit, especially now they are back in touch with the League leaders.
Udinese and Coach Serse Cosmi came in for some harsh criticism when it appeared the wheels had fallen of their campaign after barely crossing the starting line. Two wins and six goals in their last two matches suggests that all is well again, but unfortunately the many people that Cosmi has upset in the past with his fiery personality are still hovering ready to pounce.
Should Inter repeat their performance against Livorno it could be a rough week for the former Perugia tactician. Luckily for Cosmi, his side are still only one point away from the Champions League qualification places and that should keep the vultures at bay for the time being.
His job is not made any easier by the suspensions to the midfield duo of Jose Luis Vidigal and Christian Obodo, especially as the latter’s red card for hitting a medic with a thrown water bottle was so unnecessary. Inter still have both Javier Zanetti out as well as Dejan Stankovic.
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Udinese (probable): De Sanctis; Bertotto, Sensini, Felipe; D Zenoni, Pieri, Pinzi, Muntari, Mauri; Iaquinta, Di Michele
Inter (probable): Toldo; Cordoba, Materazzi, Samuel, Favalli; Figo, Cambiasso, Veron, Solari; Cruz, Adriano
Serie A Week 8 - 23/10/05 (14.00 UK)
Stadio Friuli
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Udinese and Inter have both had to work hard in recent weeks to answer their critics and whatever the result in this game, at least one of the teams will be dreading the Monday headlines. After being accused of inconsistency, the Nerazzurri tried to make sure they made the papers for all the right reasons this week with a 5-0 thrashing of Livorno.
But, as usual, they were outdone as many chose to ignore this in the light of Adriano’s absenteeism. The Brazilian failed to return to Milan in time for that win and received heavy criticism from both Coach Roberto Mancini and fellow player Juan Veron. However, a good win here should quash the rumours of an internal dispute and ensure a controversy free week for the San Siro outfit, especially now they are back in touch with the League leaders.
Udinese and Coach Serse Cosmi came in for some harsh criticism when it appeared the wheels had fallen of their campaign after barely crossing the starting line. Two wins and six goals in their last two matches suggests that all is well again, but unfortunately the many people that Cosmi has upset in the past with his fiery personality are still hovering ready to pounce.
Should Inter repeat their performance against Livorno it could be a rough week for the former Perugia tactician. Luckily for Cosmi, his side are still only one point away from the Champions League qualification places and that should keep the vultures at bay for the time being.
His job is not made any easier by the suspensions to the midfield duo of Jose Luis Vidigal and Christian Obodo, especially as the latter’s red card for hitting a medic with a thrown water bottle was so unnecessary. Inter still have both Javier Zanetti out as well as Dejan Stankovic.
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Udinese (probable): De Sanctis; Bertotto, Sensini, Felipe; D Zenoni, Pieri, Pinzi, Muntari, Mauri; Iaquinta, Di Michele
Inter (probable): Toldo; Cordoba, Materazzi, Samuel, Favalli; Figo, Cambiasso, Veron, Solari; Cruz, Adriano