Friday, September 9, 2011

Lombard hegemony in doubt



The domain five-year FC Internazionale Milano in Serie A with victory over AC Milan last season, but this week finally begins a new campaign and seem to be much more than a struggle between the two sets Lombards.

Both teams are in Milan UEFA Champions League with SSC Napoli (third last year). Juventus will try to return to Europe after finishing seventh. Both Juventus and Napoli have made several signings this summer, as the two teams in the capital, SS Lazio and AS Roma.

Massimiliano Allegri Milan debut on Saturday against Cagliari Calcio, the club where he impressed the leaders of Milan and earned him a move to club 'Rossoneri'. Allegri will have to make the best of his repertoire to repeat feat with a team that has hardly spent on summer and whose starting lineup will not change much over the last year. In addition, Andrea Pirlo has gone to Juventus.

"We have the symbol of the 'Scudetto' chest and this season will be different, not because we are favorites, but because my players know better now. We have to improve some aspects of our game, but we have more confidence now. May seem a minor detail, but it is not, "said Allegri.

"Napoli did very well last year and now have new faces like Mario Santana, Miguel Angel Britos and Marco Donadel, especially Gokhan Inler and Blerim Dzemaili, who are great players. Then there is Juventus, but do not underestimate the Lazio, I'm sure that will fight for the Scudetto.'ve signed Miroslav Klose, and also have Hernanes, a player who can grow much, "Allegri said. Phillipe Mexes Taye Taiwo and have come to Milan on a free transfer from Olympique Marseille and AS Roma respectively but the left side will be out for about two months while the French defender is expected to start from the bench. The little movement in the Lombard club this summer does not seem to affect the game but maybe some rival Milan takes a surprise.

Inter has also made a few signings in the summer season and new coach Gian Piero Gasperini will be without Samuel Eto'o one who has left FC Anzhi Makhachkala. Although there are many changes in staff, the former coach of Genoa CFC will have it difficult to play defense with his usual three.

As said Allegri, the threat of Juventus, Napoli and Lazio duo of Milan is worrisome, especially involving the Turin and will not play European competition this season. Roma could also play a role under new coach Luis Enrique, Spanish has been like a breath of fresh air in the capital, following the arrivals of new faces in the team: goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg, defenders Gabriel Heinze and José Ángel Valdés, midfielder and striker Erik Lamela Bojan Krkic.

However, the victory of Milan in the Italian Super Cup against Inter and great form of Kevin-Prince Boateng in midfield Lombard ensures that the set will be the team to beat. Yet all teams hope to have their opportunity in Italy.

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