Milan - Sampdoria Live Sunday 2.00 p.m.

By Dave Eadevic
March 6 2004

After last weeks 1-0 victory away to Lazio, it now falls to Sampdoria to try to halt the runaway train that is Milan. The Rossoneri already have an impressive win at the Marassi Stadium this season and will be looking to do the double over Samp. Milan are looking to defend their 5 point lead from second place Roma and their chances have grately improved as Brazilian star Kaka returns from suspension. Although there is a strong possibility of the player being rested ahead of the Champions League tie against Sparta Prague. We could also see a number of first team regulars rested even if Nesta is now availabe, as they look forward to their mid week adventures.

Samp themselves are in impressive form of late with Aimo Dianna netting last week, Cristiano Doni has a missed penalty to make up for and will be hoping to shine against Milan.

Giulio Falcone, returns from injury, which should hopefully strengthen their defence, with Cipriani expected to keep his place up front, even if Francesco Flachi, has returned to training. Keeper Francesco Antonioli, who was splendid last week against Chievo, will be trying to deny his former club.

Milan (probable): Dida; Cafu, Nesta, Maldini, Kaladze; Ambrosini, Pirlo, Seedorf; Kaka; Tomasson, Shevchenko

Sampdoria (probable): Antonioli; Zenoni, Falcone, Conte, Bettarini; Diana, Palombo, Pedone, Doni; Cipriani, Bazzani



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