The 2008-2009 season starts end of month but several big names will be missing come opening day.  AC Milan especially are showing their weakened status with several poor performances in pre-season, including a 0 – 5 loss to London’s Chelsea last week in Russia.

Who do you think will be the most obvious missing link come match day 1, August 31 ?

references:

Football Italia – Chelsea Crush Mutant Milan
Goal.com – Ancelotti Hopes To Avoid New Humiliation