AC Milan cannot be happy with their current 17th place standing in Serie A. The season may only be two games in, but the defending champions have yet to win a match and have a minus-two goal differential to start the season.They did, however, earn a draw against the UEFA Champions League holders, Barcelona, in their first group match of the campaign.An early 1-0 lead disappeared for Milan, but they managed to keep a clear head and Thiago Silva netted an equalizer late the match off a corner kick.The banged up Rossoneri didn't expect it, but they certainly earned it.Injuries to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Pippo Inzaghi and Robinho left only Alexandre Pato and Antonio Cassano as the starting forwards.
The club then returned to league play and dropped an ugly match against Napoli 3-1. This is not what boss Massimiliano Allegri needs or wants to see from the Italian outfit.Injuries or no injuries, this squad has to perform better in league play.And that will begin again tomorrow when they host Udinese at San Siro.The Bianconeri have looked good so far this campaign, but they have yet to be tested. A trip to the defending Italian champions' stadium will certainly change that."Link HERE 1"
If Ibrahimovic returns it will be a huge boost for the Rossoneri. The Swedish forward missed the clash with his former club, Barcelona, as well as the squad's return to league play against Napoli. A late fitness test will determine his availability.Regardless of health, the intensity the Rossoneri brought to the pitch against Barcelona needs to be present against Udinese. They have to stop conceding goals and they need to control the game the way they know they can.Expect Allegri to light a fine under his squad this week and the Rossoneri should earn their first win of the season because of it.
