FC Artmedia Bratislava - Inter

[Hammoudi]

Inter's next trip is away to Artmedia in the Tehelné Pole stadium in Bratislava, Slovakia. It's the first game of the new CL campaign, and a chance for the team to bounce back after the Palermo loss.

According to UEFA.com, Inter played once in the same stadium, back in the UEFA cup Winner's cup in 82/83, and we lost the game.

According to the weather network, it should be a ligh rainy night, with a temperature of 15°C.

I just hope the quality of the pitch is okay, but playing on the horrible Meazza pitch makes things easier.

[Frisko]

One thing is for sure, we'll see Walter Samuel starting this one. We must take 3 points, both because we need to get back on track after Palermo, and because we'll have a game in an empty S Siro next.

[Wallace]

seems like cordoba is going to move to the right and samuel + matrix in the middle and byebye to ze maria

[Hammoudi]

We have to realize that ZM was exposed because of Veorn. If he had a natural RW like Figo in front of him, he'd play better.

A natural RW pressures opposing players from going forward on the flanks, and that will help ZM.

[Jony]

Anything but a 5-0 trashing would be an embarrasment.

[primo-inter]

Anything but a 5-0 trashing would be an embarrasment.

I'd say anything but a 2-0 win would be an embarrasment. In fact, in this day in age, anything but a let-alone win would be an embarassment. The scoreline really doesn't matter, because teams are so competitive these days that when little minnows challenge heavyweights like inter they put 10 men behind the ball and it's hard to make a breakthrough.

Frankly I'll be happy with a win, hopefully 3-0.

Adriano-Cruz
Solari-Cambiasso-Pizarro-Figo
Favalli-Materazzi-Samuel-Cordoba
----JULIO CESAR---

This would be my line up.

[Handoyo]

We have to realize that ZM was exposed because of Veorn. If he had a natural RW like Figo in front of him, he'd play better.

A natural RW pressures opposing players from going forward on the flanks, and that will help ZM.

While that remains as a defence for Ze Maria's harrowing performance against Palermo in Renzo Barbera, I personally believe that he was way too offensive. I don't know if it's Mancini's tactic in order to compensate the lack of a right winger in that game or whether Ze Maria is just as suicidal as R.Carlos or Belletti. Unlike J.Zanetti, Ze Maria was also too slow in getting back to his defensive position. Gotta improve in that area, Ze!


Handyo

[snake]

Give toldo a chance.

[DISCO ZZANG]

I prefer

---------Recoba--------Cruz----------

Stan----C.Zanetti----Pizarro----Figo

Favalli---Samuel----Matrix--Cordoba

------------------Toldo------------------

Adriano,Martins, Veron,Cambiasso need rest!!!!!!!

[catanha]

Give toldo a chance.

I assume this will occur, but why??
I mean, Mancini has his reasons, but IMO...if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Cesar has been good.

Zzang, I like your thinking, but I think Solari MUST play (if he has recovered from the flu). I have no idea why people have just forgotten him, I mean...I'm stumped to why he is seen as a backup (by the fans) of a sudden.

ps. I like your dream team, it has Messi in it.

[Frisko]

I agree with Catanha, Cesar is doing too good and he deserves to play now.

I always had major doubts about Ze Maria's defensive abilities, but what Hamed said is definitely right, our midfield was the reason why we lost in Palermo, and obviously that affected both the defence and the strikers.

I personally much rather play Cordoba in the middle, I don't like the idea of playing him on the right.

My line-up would be:

J Cesar

Ze Maria Cordoba Samuel Favalli

Figo Veron Cambiasso Stankovic

Adriano Martins

[Hammoudi]

Yeah, I too don't like the idea of playing Cordoba on the right, he is a good man-marker, and we lost alot by having him drift. We should go back to the flat midfield, with Figo as a RW pressuring the Slovaks so that they don't pressure ZM back.

Same with Toldo, this flip-flopping between GK's isn't good. You can play with different strikers/midfielders/defenders, but you must keep your GK as stable as possible.

I like what I see from J Cesar, and I hope we continue with him.

[snake]

It wouldnt be too bad of an idea to play the hammer instead of Cambiasso. If we consider the international duties that Cambiasso has had he has effectively played 2/3 games in a week.

Its just a thought, you have a hungry and fresh Zanetti on the bench.

In the end its time we play only one of Veron or Pizarro.

[Hammoudi]

That wouldn't be bad actually. Cambiasso could be suffering from fatigue, and a rest once a while won't hurt.

[Frisko]

I agree on Cuchu, as long as Mancio makes it crystal clear to him why he wouldn't play.

[Khalifa]

Im down with the Hammer and Figo involved in this game one way or another. Stankovic a must to play as well. He can not play good, but aint gonna be a liability like some of the guys sometimes.

And Mancini needs to start with Recoba sometime or another, and i think its a perfect timing to do that.

Worst of all, Goal.com demonstrated their extreme professionalism by starting a debate with the title, " Inter, Same Old Story?" Already?
Thats fucked.

[Hammoudi]

These idiots are just trying to get more fans involved. I think when you write something about Inter, it's bound to generate alot of interest!

But they have to be freaking professional for once, look at the circumstances and then say whether this is the old Iner or whatever.

[Khalifa]

These idiots are just trying to get more fans involved. I think when you write something about Inter, it's bound to generate alot of interest!

But they have to be freaking professional for once, look at the circumstances and then say whether this is the old Iner or whatever.

Goal.com is filthy with news anyways. Few writers actually present good ideas. Its pizarros and Stankovics birthdays and i wish them a happy birthday and great sucess.

[J zanetti]

I believe we should field several players who didn’t take part in the Palermo game. Adri should get a breather as he was not too sharp yesterday where you could see his Brazilian adventure hasn’t be to positive for us. Further, it would be nice to see Chino start upfront as he was VERY lively when he came on as a late substitute last night.

It is crucial to win this game as all our home games will be tricky. At the end of the day anything but a win is unacceptable.

[Adriano@10]

Yeah w erealy have to get 3 points.
And i think we should rest cambiasso, and only one of veron ore pizarro should play, there i d preffere veron. Also i think adriano has to rest and recoba has to play. After good preformance of cruz we could even start with him and chino, as martins also seems pretey tired.
so here s my line up:

--------------Recoba-----Cruz
Solari(if fit)---C.Z---Veron---Figo
Wome-----Samuel---Cordoba------ZM
--------------------Cesar--------------------