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Ancelotti ready for rehearsal Thursday 16 August, 2007

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Milan Coach Carlo Ancelotti considers the Trofeo Berlusconi match with Juventus an important test in view of the European Super Cup.

The Rossoneri, who already beat the Old Lady 1-0 in Tuesday’s Trofeo Tim, will host Claudio Ranieri’s side on Friday as they prepare for the August 31 match in Monaco against Sevilla.

“We have been working peacefully, partly thanks to our Champions League win. Things are going well,” announced Ancelotti in a Press Conference this afternoon.

“The match with Juventus will be the last one before the official start of the season, therefore it represents a general rehearsal, it will be useful to verify the team’s condition.”

“That is why I will field the side that will probably play in the Super Cup,” explained the former Italy international midfielder.

“I am not looking for answers from these men, they have already proved their worth, I just want to verify their condition. We have the motivation needed, we want to win these trophies.”

The ex-Juve Coach will have to do without Brazilian striker Ronaldo though, who is still recovering his full fitness after undergoing surgery earlier in the summer.

Ancelotti was also questioned on the Rossoneri’s efforts to sign Real Madrid midfielder Emerson after it was announced this week that the proposed move had collapsed.

“When a negotiation is underway, it can sometimes fail, but there was no special reason,” said the Coach.

“In any case, I believe this team is already competitive as it is. We had eyed Emerson because he could have been an interesting addition, but he will not arrive and that isn’t a problem.

“We are not discussing any other players, the main structure of the team is fine and I am especially confident in the midfield, which is a reliable department,” concluded Carletto.

Milan (probable): Dida; Oddo, Nesta, Kaladze, Jankulovski; Gattuso, Pirlo, Ambrosini; Kaka, Seedorf; Gilardino

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