MILAN – The Italian national team technical centre in Coverciano will be holding a training camp for goalkeepers born in 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000 today and tomorrow. 16 goalkeepers have been called up and one of these is Alessandro Plizzari, born on the 12th of March 2000, and who is a member of the Milan Giovanissimi Nazionali youth sector squad.
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EL SHAARAWY: BRACE NUMBER 4 IN SERIE A
MILAN – Brace number 4 in Serie A for Stephan El Shaarawy.
His two goals against Torino on Sunday night took his total to 4 in the Italian top flight. The other three meanwhile came against the following sides: 26th September 2012, Milan-Cagliari 2-0, 17th November 2012, Napoli-Milan 2-2 and 30th November 2012, Catania-Milan 1-3.
FOCUS ON SUNDAY’S OPPONENTS ATALANTA
MILAN – Up next for the rossoneri in Serie A is an away match at Atalanta this Sunday, in what is the last match of the season. Milan will be travelling to Bergamo on the back of a 3-0 victory at home to Torino.
The Orobici on the other hand welcome the rossoneri following a 1-1 draw away at Chievo. Here is the match table from that match at the Bentegodi:
GOALS: 48′ Gomez (A), 89′ Pellissier (C).
Chievo (4-4-2): Bizzarri; Frey, Dainelli, Cesar, Zukanovic (52′ Botta); Schelotto, Izco, Radovanovic (59′ Cofie), Birsa (70′ Pellissier); Meggiorini, Paloschi.
Atalanta (4-3-3): Sportiello; Zappacosta, Benalouane, Masiello (68′ Stendardo), Del Grosso; Grassi, Cigarini, Baselli; Moralez, Boakye (90′ Rosseti), Gomez (63′ Emanuelson).
PLAYERS GIVEN 2 DAYS-OFF AFTER VICTORY OVER TORINO
MILAN – Fresh from defeating Torino 3-0 on Sunday night, the rossoneri have now been given 2 days-off by coach Inzaghi. The players will recommence training again on Wednesday afternoon at 15.30 and begin preparations for the final match of the season away at Atalanta.
ON THIS DAY: DERBY-DAY DELIGHT FOR ROSSONERI
MILAN – On this day 40 years ago, the 25th of May 1975, Milan beat Inter 1-0 thanks to a goal from Sabadini nine minutes from the end of the match. It was a big win that would help Milan later qualify from the Coppa Italia group stages and go through to the final.
Also on this day, but in 2005, Milan lost the UEFA Champions League final to Liverpool on penalties in Istanbul.