Preview: Palermo – Slovenia FC

By: Steven | January 23rd, 2009

Sunday, January 25th, 2009 15.00
Stadio La Favorità, Palermo

I warriors, brigate rosanero, siamo forti e vinceremo!

Preview

Is it just me, or does it feel like it has been weeks since we played Sampdoria? I think we’ve all been on a high since we beat Cassano & the Crew, that high getting even better when we heard that Crapuano would be leaving. But now it’s time to get back to business, because Udinese is coming. You know, that team that beat us 3-1 on opening day, got Colantuono sacked, was at the top for a couple of weeks but is now floating around the likes of Siena and Torino. That Udinese is just another of those dangerous, wounded animals.

So we grabbed 6 out of 6 in the last two games, which was a long time ago. On Sunday, we will have the chance to make it 9 out of 9, something I think hasn’t happened this season. But we will need to play exactly like we played Samp to get to where we want. No Atalanta-crap, almost giving up the win after a 2-0 lead.

Squad Status

Palermo

Bovo and Balzaretti return, but with Moris supposed to be out and Miccoli his usual unreliable self, we might see the Christmas Tree that gave us the win last week. I’ve always hated it in the past, but the version of last week was fantastic.

Probable Lineup:
Amelia; Cassani, Kjaer, Bovo, Balzaretti; Nocerino, Liverani, Miggy, Bresciano, Simplicio; Cavani,

Udinese

Vin over at the AS Ro…, sorry, Udinese Offside might be doing a preview. If he wouldn’t, there’s still not a lot to be said. Coda’s out, and that’s it.

Probable Lineup:
Handanovic; Ferronetti, Felipe, Zapata, Pasquale; Isla, D’Agostino, Inler; Obodo; Quagliarella, Di Natale

Categorical Matchup

Soccer Mom vs. Mr . 50%: Palermo. Handanovic is a great keeper, but he has those days when everything seems to go wrong. Marco’s having the time of his life.

My Chemical Danish Romance vs. Talent: Push. The least you can say, is that Udinese’s backline is talented. So is ours, so I expect a very thight battle.

La Statua and The Four Horsemen vs. The Future: Push. Again, a very talented Udinese-midfield. But the last game has shown that our midfield is without a doubt one of the stronger in Serie A.

He’s getting there vs. Drought: Push. Cavani’s rapidly becoming a factor that can decide matches, but if Di Natale and Quagliarella get back to scoring, it’ll be though. Luckily we have Marco ‘Hitman’ Bresciano in the ranks.

Final Analysis

This is going to be tight. When it comes to talent, I give Udinese the advantage. But when it comes to doing something with that talent, this game should be ours. We’re on a roll, and a third consecutive victory could give us that momentum we’ve been looking for. Udinese is down, and a quick goal for us might take away the last bit of their spirits. And let’s not forget, the Barbera is our fortress and Udinese haven’t won once in the last five matches, Coppa not included.

Form Guide

Palermo
LWLWW

Udinese
LDLDL

Previous Encounters:

Dunno.

Prediction
2-1. Bresciano, Cavani, Quagliarella.

MOTM:

Bresciano.