Zidane fears Zlatan factor Monday 7 March, 2005
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Real Madrid ace Zinedine Zidane feels that his side must stop Zlatan Ibrahimovic if they are too eliminate Juventus from the Champions’ League.
Real go into Wednesday’s last 16 clash with a 1-0 first leg advantage, but the former Bianconeri hero is concerned about the ability of Juve’s Swedish striker.
"Juventus fear us but we must go into the game with our eyes open," stated the Frenchman.
"We must respect them as a team, all of them from Alessandro Del Piero to Jonathan Zebina.
"I’m worried about the whole side but Ibrahimovic is a player who at this moment in time is doing really well."
Zidane was a doubt for the Delle Alpi return but he’s recovered from injury along with Michael Owen and Raul.
"I’m feeling good," added the former Old Lady playmaker. "I’ve been rested from action for 10 days but I’ve been working hard in that time. I can’t wait for the game."
Zidane is also confident that his side know what is needed in order to reach the quarter-finals.
"We are going to Turin with the aim of scoring a goal and I think we will do that," added the midfielder.
"If we don’t concede in the first 30 minutes then I think we have a great chance of getting a positive result.
"I expect Juventus to be very offensive and they will only defend when necessary. That suits us as we will have more space."
Juve look likely to be a threat in front of goal with reports suggesting that they will start the game with a trident attack.
Del Piero and Ibrahimovic look certain to start, while David Trezeguet and Marcelo Zalayeta are in contention for the third attacking shirt.
juve must score in the first 30 mnts
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Real Madrid ace Zinedine Zidane feels that his side must stop Zlatan Ibrahimovic if they are too eliminate Juventus from the Champions’ League.
Real go into Wednesday’s last 16 clash with a 1-0 first leg advantage, but the former Bianconeri hero is concerned about the ability of Juve’s Swedish striker.
"Juventus fear us but we must go into the game with our eyes open," stated the Frenchman.
"We must respect them as a team, all of them from Alessandro Del Piero to Jonathan Zebina.
"I’m worried about the whole side but Ibrahimovic is a player who at this moment in time is doing really well."
Zidane was a doubt for the Delle Alpi return but he’s recovered from injury along with Michael Owen and Raul.
"I’m feeling good," added the former Old Lady playmaker. "I’ve been rested from action for 10 days but I’ve been working hard in that time. I can’t wait for the game."
Zidane is also confident that his side know what is needed in order to reach the quarter-finals.
"We are going to Turin with the aim of scoring a goal and I think we will do that," added the midfielder.
"If we don’t concede in the first 30 minutes then I think we have a great chance of getting a positive result.
"I expect Juventus to be very offensive and they will only defend when necessary. That suits us as we will have more space."
Juve look likely to be a threat in front of goal with reports suggesting that they will start the game with a trident attack.
Del Piero and Ibrahimovic look certain to start, while David Trezeguet and Marcelo Zalayeta are in contention for the third attacking shirt.
juve must score in the first 30 mnts
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