Every time we play Chievo, I think of Pandoro. I can’t help
myself, Pandoro is the singularly most delicious thing in this world. And that
Chievo are owned by Paluani, a company that makes Pandoro, doesn’t help. The
second thing I think of are the Flying Donkeys. Because what the hell?! But
this time around, I also think of the number three. First was Sassuolo, then
Olympiacos, and I want Chievo to be our third straight win. Like three of a
kind.
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| Fear the Slovenian Messi |
Chievo currently sit bottom of the table having drawn twice
and lost five times. Still looking for their first win, D’Anna is also facing a
bit of an injury crisis. He will be missing the miniature Giaccherini, Tomovic,
Djordjevic, Cacciatore, and Obi for this match. For their match last week
against Torino, he lined up: Sorrentino; Depaoli, Rossettini, Barba,
Cacciatore; Leris, Rigoni, Radovanovic, Giaccherini; former Milan star Valter Birsa
and Djordjevic.
Gattuso will still be missing Caldara, Conti, and Strinic to
injury. However it is also being reported that Romagnoli is now a doubt due to
a minor injury. That would mean Zapata could start. If it is last year’s
Zapata, I’d be okay with it, but if it was the classic Zapata that played on
Thursday, I am not okay with it. Additionally, even though he was called up for
the senior Italy squad, Cutrone is still in some pain. Although he likely won’t
start, it is very possible he could come on again as a super sub.
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| More smiles, please |
As our residency at the San Siro continues this month, I am
hoping for some consistency. Not the consistent conceding of goals, I’m over
that and they need to move on. But the consistency of winning. Of maintaining
mentality for 90 minutes and realizing that this game is winnable, even if
Gattuso fields the likes of Borini or Bertolacci. Another three points would do
wonders, not just to send us back up the table where we belong, but for the
mentality of the club and fans. Particularly with the Derby coming up right
after the break. It’s too early for Pandoro, and seriously, whatever with
flying donkeys. So, whether or not you are the gambling type, let’s all put our
energy into helping Milan get our third win in a row, or three of a kind.
This post was inspired by the music of
Interpol’s “No I in Threesome”
Serie A Week 8
Milan vs. Chievo
Sunday, October 8
• 15:00 CEST (9am EDT)
This match will be
streamed live on ESPN+ in the U.S.