[CL] Juventus vs Arsenal (15 Viewers)
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Did Capello think of what this man's thinking of??
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Why Eboué must ignore runs of Juventus talisman
The big question for any team with a two-goal lead from the first leg of a cup tie is whether to stick or twist. Juventus would put all the emphasis on defending but I don't think it would suit Arsenal to do that. They should play their natural game tonight except by restricting the galloping runs of their full-backs to keep the back four shape. It will be important to stay solid and try to snuff out the threat of Pavel Nedved.
The Czech was suspended for the game at Highbury and will add some much needed inspiration for Juve on the left. He comes infield a lot - with and without the ball - to link with his strikers or create space for colleagues to accelerate into down that touchline.
The right-back, whether Emmanuel Eboué or a stand-in, has to hold his ground because if he follows Nedved across the pitch there will be space for Giorgio Chiellini or another Juventus player to move into. Gilberto Silva has to move across and pick up Nedved, and the other midfielders must shuffle across as well to keep Arsenal well protected.
It may leave Gianluca Zambrotta or Adrian Mutu free on the opposite side but that's not a big concern. If the ball goes to them, Arsenal are still goalside and can swing back across the pitch.
Unless Juventus change tactics and mirror their opponents with five in midfield, Arsenal should have an extra midfielder to deal with Nedved. The five against four in that area was massive for them in the first leg and Patrick Vieira and Emerson ran out of legs in the last 20 minutes.
This game is likely to suit Arsenal similarly. They will rely on the speed of their counter-attacking as Juventus are forced to sacrifice some security in front of their experienced but ageing centre-backs in search of a goal.
One of the reasons Arsenal have been so solid in Europe is that they rarely get outnumbered on the break. There is no need for their full-backs to expose the team by getting forward tonight, even though that goes against Eboué's natural instincts, and I expect Arsenal to progress because I cannot see Juventus pulling an ace out of the pack.
David Pleat
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Why Eboué must ignore runs of Juventus talisman
The big question for any team with a two-goal lead from the first leg of a cup tie is whether to stick or twist. Juventus would put all the emphasis on defending but I don't think it would suit Arsenal to do that. They should play their natural game tonight except by restricting the galloping runs of their full-backs to keep the back four shape. It will be important to stay solid and try to snuff out the threat of Pavel Nedved.
The Czech was suspended for the game at Highbury and will add some much needed inspiration for Juve on the left. He comes infield a lot - with and without the ball - to link with his strikers or create space for colleagues to accelerate into down that touchline.
The right-back, whether Emmanuel Eboué or a stand-in, has to hold his ground because if he follows Nedved across the pitch there will be space for Giorgio Chiellini or another Juventus player to move into. Gilberto Silva has to move across and pick up Nedved, and the other midfielders must shuffle across as well to keep Arsenal well protected.
It may leave Gianluca Zambrotta or Adrian Mutu free on the opposite side but that's not a big concern. If the ball goes to them, Arsenal are still goalside and can swing back across the pitch.
Unless Juventus change tactics and mirror their opponents with five in midfield, Arsenal should have an extra midfielder to deal with Nedved. The five against four in that area was massive for them in the first leg and Patrick Vieira and Emerson ran out of legs in the last 20 minutes.
This game is likely to suit Arsenal similarly. They will rely on the speed of their counter-attacking as Juventus are forced to sacrifice some security in front of their experienced but ageing centre-backs in search of a goal.
One of the reasons Arsenal have been so solid in Europe is that they rarely get outnumbered on the break. There is no need for their full-backs to expose the team by getting forward tonight, even though that goes against Eboué's natural instincts, and I expect Arsenal to progress because I cannot see Juventus pulling an ace out of the pack.
David Pleat
Tifoso Lou said:
Does anyone have a direct link (ie non PPL) to this match?
I know it's early, but don't want to miss it.
I know it's early, but don't want to miss it.
They show matches but I dont know if it will be Champs League
http://www.bodzio61.kk.e-wro.pl/stream_pliki/bandsports.htm
Emerson sure of Juve redemption
Emerson is confident that hard work will enable Juventus to overcome Arsenal FC in tonight's UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg.
Live chat
The Serie A leaders trail by two goals after last week's game at Highbury, but have no doubts they will progress to the semi-finals at the Delle Alpi. "I believe we will win," said Emerson, who celebrated his 30th birthday yesterday, in a live chat session with uefa.com users. "It's not going to be easy, especially the way Arsenal have been playing lately. But we will try everything."
No crisis
Juventus looked sluggish at Highbury and were lucky to escape with just a 2-0 defeat after the late dismissals of Mauro Camoranesi and Jonathan Zebina. However, Emerson is certain that this was not a sign of any deep problems within his side. "We have a good team, hence our lead in the Italian league," he said. "We just have to click and work our socks off. Pavel Nedvĕd will be back and that's a great reinforcement."
Home advantage
Emerson also maintained it was the Highbury crowd rather than the pace of English football teams that was decisive in London. "More than playing an English team, although they run more, I think the home turf advantage spoke louder last week," he said. While the Brazilian admitted the long season was taking its toll on the Bianconeri he refused to use weariness as an excuse for the first-leg performance. "The Italian league is really tough, but that's not an excuse," he said. "Arsenal, for example, didn't even have a Christmas break."
Suspended players
Camoranesi, Zebina and Patrick Vieira are suspended for tonight's game, with Alessandro Del Piero out through injury, and Emerson could not deny that the latter pair will be missed. "We surely will miss them. Those are two experienced, skilful players and our job would be easier with them," he said.
uefa.com
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Forza Puma...
Forza Neddy...
Emerson is confident that hard work will enable Juventus to overcome Arsenal FC in tonight's UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg.
Live chat
The Serie A leaders trail by two goals after last week's game at Highbury, but have no doubts they will progress to the semi-finals at the Delle Alpi. "I believe we will win," said Emerson, who celebrated his 30th birthday yesterday, in a live chat session with uefa.com users. "It's not going to be easy, especially the way Arsenal have been playing lately. But we will try everything."
No crisis
Juventus looked sluggish at Highbury and were lucky to escape with just a 2-0 defeat after the late dismissals of Mauro Camoranesi and Jonathan Zebina. However, Emerson is certain that this was not a sign of any deep problems within his side. "We have a good team, hence our lead in the Italian league," he said. "We just have to click and work our socks off. Pavel Nedvĕd will be back and that's a great reinforcement."
Home advantage
Emerson also maintained it was the Highbury crowd rather than the pace of English football teams that was decisive in London. "More than playing an English team, although they run more, I think the home turf advantage spoke louder last week," he said. While the Brazilian admitted the long season was taking its toll on the Bianconeri he refused to use weariness as an excuse for the first-leg performance. "The Italian league is really tough, but that's not an excuse," he said. "Arsenal, for example, didn't even have a Christmas break."
Suspended players
Camoranesi, Zebina and Patrick Vieira are suspended for tonight's game, with Alessandro Del Piero out through injury, and Emerson could not deny that the latter pair will be missed. "We surely will miss them. Those are two experienced, skilful players and our job would be easier with them," he said.
uefa.com
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Forza Puma...
Forza Neddy...
BTW Cap is grabing Nedved balls LOL
