Preview: Bergamaschi di Merda – Palermo

By: Steven | December 14th, 2007

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Sunday December 16th, 2007
Stadio Atleti Azzurri D’ Italia, Bergamo

Squad Status

Palermo

All boosted up after last week’s fantastic win over Viola, Palermo is now like a Toyota Supra on Noz. The only thing that needs to happen now, is someone pushing that Nitro-button to unleasg the power. That someone will not be Fabio Simplicio: last week’s Man of the Match is banned for the match against Atalanta, so he’ll be replaced by Guana. Hopefully, it’s last week’s Guana, and not the one from before. Good news as well: Caserta returns after his suspension, so the left side is covered again. The Serbian Stallion and Melbourne Baldy will probably warm the bench again, while Guidolin is likely to go with the same attacking trio that ripped up things last week. Ain’t no complaining about that. Also, we probably won’t be a seeing a starting spot for Rinaudo. What’s Guido’s problem here?

Probable Line-up
Fontana; Zaccardo, Biava, Barzagli, Capuano; Guana, Migliaccio, Caserta; Cavani, Amauri, Miccoli

Atalanta

Kicking off with the good news: no Doni, Costinha or Zampagna! Ferreira Pinto, easily Atalanta’s best player in 2007, might also miss out because of a slight injury. Probable starting spot for Simone Inzaghi (ha-ha) and Simone Padoin. Still, this is a side that only lost to Juve with 1-0, and are in the same place as we are. Dangerous.

Probable Line-up
Coppola; Rivalta, Capelli, Carrozzieri, Bellini; Ferriera Pinto, De Ascentis, Padoin, Langella; Floccari, S.Inzaghi

Categorical Matchup

Jimmyeh! vs. Who?: Jimmy. Coppola has been playing great this season, but Jimmy’s playing with so much confidence that it’s hard not to give him the upper hand. Seen his saves against Fiorentina?

The One Legged Bandit versus Pure Mediocrity: Push. The Atalanta-defense doesn’t consist of big names, but they have been playing great. Our defense is half good, half terrible, altough Capuano showed some class last week. Still, don’t see why Cyrano is still in that line-up. Hello mister Invisible!

The Three Musketeers versus The Four Horsemen: Palermo. Guana (if he has found his fighting spirit again), Caserta AND Migliaccio, backed up by Mighty Mouse. I’d shit my pants if I were to face that line-up.

Throbbing Boner versus Floppycock: Palermo. Inzaghi? Ha-ha. (that’s my second time, you’ll see him score this weekend, wanna bet?). Miccol, Amauri, reborn Cavani…I see lots of danger here.

Final Analysis

Winning against Atalanta is crucial. Why? We’re tied at 21 points, we need another win to return to the winning streak, and we can’t let Udinese and Fiorentina run away. This said, it’s possible. Most of the rosanero are back from suspension or injury, and Atalanta is missing out on three crucial players. Add the missing Curva to that, and I can definitely see us running away with three points here. If they would just keep their heads together…

Prediction

1-2. Amauri heads in a corner, Cavani unleashes a mighty volley, Inzaghi dives and gets a penalty.

Sono Bello, Sono Sano, Mia Madre Mi Ha Fatto Palermitano!