Post by Taxigirl on Nov 18, 2005 8:06:35 GMT
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Serie A Week 12 - 20/11/05 (19.30 UK)
Stadio San Siro
Roberto Mancini’s men approach Inter’s San Siro clash with Parma fully aware that a repeat of last season’s 2-2 draw would be unacceptable. After disappointing draws against Sampdoria and Lazio, the pressure is on the hosts to record a victory against a struggling Parma side.
Following shrewd summer investment, expectation amongst Inter fans was sky high. As yet however, the Nerazzurri have only shown glimpses of their true ability and cannot afford to lose further ground on Juventus and Milan. Without a win in three games, inconsistency could cost under-pressure Inter boss Mancini dear.
Adriano has vowed to rediscover his deadly touch in front of goal. He returns from playing in Brazil’s 8-0 demolition of the UAE as does goalkeeper Julio Cesar. Mancini will hope that the break has allowed the troubled striker to clear his head.
Mario Beretta’s Parma side have only won twice this season, but will be looking to build on Week 11’s much-needed 2-0 victory over Lecce. After weeks of intense Press speculation linking Erneste Valvelde with the Parma hot-seat, club President Lorenzo Sanz has given Beretta his full support. Although Parma are poised precariously above the relegation zone, Beretta will hope that this new stability will transmit to his side and has insisted that he can ensure survival.
Juan Sebastian Veron returns from his suspension for a head butt on Francesco Totti and only Jose Zé Maria is unavailable to Roberto Mancini. Parma’s injury crisis is beginning to ease off with Paolo Cannavaro, Jorge Bolano and Ferdinand Coly all returning to fitness. Andrea Pisanu, Daniele Bonera and Daniele Dessena remain out of contention. Beretta will have to decide whether to opt for Marco Delvecchio again after surprisingly benching Bernando Corradi for the win over Lecce.
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Inter (probable): Julio Cesar; Cordoba, Materazzi, Mihajlovic, Favalli; Figo, Cambiasso, Veron, Solari; Martins, Adriano
Parma (probable): Bucci; Cardone, Contini, Rossi, Pasquale; Grella, Simplicio, Marchionni, Morfeo; Bresciano, Delvecchio
Serie A Week 12 - 20/11/05 (19.30 UK)
Stadio San Siro
Roberto Mancini’s men approach Inter’s San Siro clash with Parma fully aware that a repeat of last season’s 2-2 draw would be unacceptable. After disappointing draws against Sampdoria and Lazio, the pressure is on the hosts to record a victory against a struggling Parma side.
Following shrewd summer investment, expectation amongst Inter fans was sky high. As yet however, the Nerazzurri have only shown glimpses of their true ability and cannot afford to lose further ground on Juventus and Milan. Without a win in three games, inconsistency could cost under-pressure Inter boss Mancini dear.
Adriano has vowed to rediscover his deadly touch in front of goal. He returns from playing in Brazil’s 8-0 demolition of the UAE as does goalkeeper Julio Cesar. Mancini will hope that the break has allowed the troubled striker to clear his head.
Mario Beretta’s Parma side have only won twice this season, but will be looking to build on Week 11’s much-needed 2-0 victory over Lecce. After weeks of intense Press speculation linking Erneste Valvelde with the Parma hot-seat, club President Lorenzo Sanz has given Beretta his full support. Although Parma are poised precariously above the relegation zone, Beretta will hope that this new stability will transmit to his side and has insisted that he can ensure survival.
Juan Sebastian Veron returns from his suspension for a head butt on Francesco Totti and only Jose Zé Maria is unavailable to Roberto Mancini. Parma’s injury crisis is beginning to ease off with Paolo Cannavaro, Jorge Bolano and Ferdinand Coly all returning to fitness. Andrea Pisanu, Daniele Bonera and Daniele Dessena remain out of contention. Beretta will have to decide whether to opt for Marco Delvecchio again after surprisingly benching Bernando Corradi for the win over Lecce.
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Inter (probable): Julio Cesar; Cordoba, Materazzi, Mihajlovic, Favalli; Figo, Cambiasso, Veron, Solari; Martins, Adriano
Parma (probable): Bucci; Cardone, Contini, Rossi, Pasquale; Grella, Simplicio, Marchionni, Morfeo; Bresciano, Delvecchio