[EU] Champions League 04/05 (18 Viewers)
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++ [ originally posted by Arif ] ++
Celtic - Barcelona is gonna be great. I'll see it on the TV.
Celtic - Barcelona is gonna be great. I'll see it on the TV.
I'm gonna be there...HHEEYYHHAAHH.
I was at the game last year and it was one of the best nights I have ever experience in terms of football. This time around Barca are stronger, and Celtic are without Henrik Larsson, so the betting money is on Barca. I don't really mind what the score is as long as Celtic put on a good performance....no shame in losing to Barca.
Mancio sticks with Vieri-ano
Monday 13 September, 2004
Christian Vieri and Adriano are set to continue their striking partnership for Inter against Werder Bremen.
The two teams meet in the Champions’ League on Tuesday and boss Roberto Mancini has hinted that the two men will start the game after their display at Chievo.
"I will have a choice from four strikers," said the tactician, as doubts remain over whether the two stars can co-exist.
"I thought they combined relatively well on Saturday and Vieri was unfortunate with his chances. I don’t have a problem in picking them again."
Mancio is set to keep faith with the majority of the side who drew 2-2 at Chievo but Ivan Cordoba will replace Sinisa Mihajlovic in defence.
"I was happy with the performance of a number of my players on Saturday," continued Mancio.
"Dejan Stankovic did well. Goalkeeper Francesco Toldo? I can wait for better performances from him."
The tactician also passed judgement on tomorrow’s opponents at the San Siro. "The Germans are a tough side," he added.
"They are well balanced and strong physically. They are dangerous when going forward but my Inter should have no fears."
Edgar Davids is set to make his European Cup debut for the Nerazzurri and is promising to deliver.
"I have really missed the Champions’ League," stated the former Juventus player. "We will definitely do better against Werder than we did at Chievo.
"We struggled in the last game because we had very little time to prepare due to the international matches."
Inter probable: Toldo; J Zanetti, Cordoba, Materazzi, Favalli; Ze Maria, Veron, Davids, Stankovic; Vieri, Adriano
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Monday 13 September, 2004
Christian Vieri and Adriano are set to continue their striking partnership for Inter against Werder Bremen.
The two teams meet in the Champions’ League on Tuesday and boss Roberto Mancini has hinted that the two men will start the game after their display at Chievo.
"I will have a choice from four strikers," said the tactician, as doubts remain over whether the two stars can co-exist.
"I thought they combined relatively well on Saturday and Vieri was unfortunate with his chances. I don’t have a problem in picking them again."
Mancio is set to keep faith with the majority of the side who drew 2-2 at Chievo but Ivan Cordoba will replace Sinisa Mihajlovic in defence.
"I was happy with the performance of a number of my players on Saturday," continued Mancio.
"Dejan Stankovic did well. Goalkeeper Francesco Toldo? I can wait for better performances from him."
The tactician also passed judgement on tomorrow’s opponents at the San Siro. "The Germans are a tough side," he added.
"They are well balanced and strong physically. They are dangerous when going forward but my Inter should have no fears."
Edgar Davids is set to make his European Cup debut for the Nerazzurri and is promising to deliver.
"I have really missed the Champions’ League," stated the former Juventus player. "We will definitely do better against Werder than we did at Chievo.
"We struggled in the last game because we had very little time to prepare due to the international matches."
Inter probable: Toldo; J Zanetti, Cordoba, Materazzi, Favalli; Ze Maria, Veron, Davids, Stankovic; Vieri, Adriano
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Pirlo back for Milan
Monday 13 September, 2004
Andrea Pirlo will be recalled to the Milan side for the Champions’ League tie at Shakthar Donetsk.
The midfielder was rested for the Livorno tie at the weekend but will return to the teamsheet for Tuesday’s clash.
"I’ve already decided on my team," said boss Carlo Ancelotti. "Andriy Shevchenko, Jon Tomasson and Kaka will be in attack.
"While the midfield will consist of Pirlo, Gennaro Gattuso and Clarence Seedorf. I just need to check on the fitness of Marcos Cafu and Jaap Stam ahead of the game."
The Rossoneri started the new campaign with a difficult 2-2 draw against Livorno and Ancelotti fears the Ukrainian test.
"We need to be wide awake because they are a very rapid and dynamic side, especially in midfield. They are also unbeaten in their championship," he warned.
Ancelotti was also concerned about certain aspects of his side’s start to the campaign. "We are having trouble with dead ball situations but that can be resolved," he added.
One player who is particularly looking forward to the game is Ukrainian international Shevchenko.
"This is the first time that I’m playing in my homeland with the Milan shirt and I’m not sure how I will feel," he stated.
"I think it will be a great game and they will be ready to give their very best against us. But we are planning to win the Champions’ League this season."
Milan probable: Dida; Cafu, Nesta, Stam, Maldini; Gattuso, Pirlo, Seedorf; Kaka; Tomasson, Shevchenko
channel4.com
Monday 13 September, 2004
Andrea Pirlo will be recalled to the Milan side for the Champions’ League tie at Shakthar Donetsk.
The midfielder was rested for the Livorno tie at the weekend but will return to the teamsheet for Tuesday’s clash.
"I’ve already decided on my team," said boss Carlo Ancelotti. "Andriy Shevchenko, Jon Tomasson and Kaka will be in attack.
"While the midfield will consist of Pirlo, Gennaro Gattuso and Clarence Seedorf. I just need to check on the fitness of Marcos Cafu and Jaap Stam ahead of the game."
The Rossoneri started the new campaign with a difficult 2-2 draw against Livorno and Ancelotti fears the Ukrainian test.
"We need to be wide awake because they are a very rapid and dynamic side, especially in midfield. They are also unbeaten in their championship," he warned.
Ancelotti was also concerned about certain aspects of his side’s start to the campaign. "We are having trouble with dead ball situations but that can be resolved," he added.
One player who is particularly looking forward to the game is Ukrainian international Shevchenko.
"This is the first time that I’m playing in my homeland with the Milan shirt and I’m not sure how I will feel," he stated.
"I think it will be a great game and they will be ready to give their very best against us. But we are planning to win the Champions’ League this season."
Milan probable: Dida; Cafu, Nesta, Stam, Maldini; Gattuso, Pirlo, Seedorf; Kaka; Tomasson, Shevchenko
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