Showing posts with label Europe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Europe. Show all posts

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Without Kaka, Ferguson Relieved


Sir Alex Ferguson was relieved to no longer Kaka at AC Milan. Manchester United manager is optimistic his team will achieve maximum results in the first fight last 16 of the Champions League.
Chelsea have the worst memory when met with Milan in the Champions League, almost three years ago. Premier League defending champion was eliminated in the semi-finals with a 5-3 aggregate.
MU nightmare was not separated from the action of a Kaka. Brazilian players became inspiration Diavolo Rosso to score three goals in the last two meetings the two clubs.
Now, no longer in uniform Kaka Milan. Players full name Ricardo Izecson dos Santos had been officially wearing Real Madrid since the beginning of season 2009-10.
The fact is what makes Ferguson's quite a relief. The absence of Kaka to Milan squad which is now handled differently Leonardo.
The man who nicknamed Fergie is confident his team can reap the optimum results when the two met in the first leg last 16 of the Champions League next February 17. "They have changed since the loss of Kaka," said the Chelsea boss was reported by ESPN Star.
"They're using Kaka in front of the diamond formation and the two front players but now transformed into the formation of 4-3-3 with two players able to move wide and three midfielders."
But although Kaka is no more, Sir Alex remains wary of another Brazilian player in Milan's body "(But) you have to admit they do not lack skill and experience. Ronaldinho, Pato, all the players, but we also have players capable of winning match. "
"After the experience at the San Siro three years ago, where they dominate game, I know it will not happen again, "sure Fergie.

Friday, February 12, 2010

The defeat of Leeds Brings Blessings for MU

Manchester United excluded from the FA Cup hunt actually brought its own blessings for Sir Alex Ferguson and his players to achieve excellence in Europe.

after defeated 0-1 by Leeds United, Manchester United did not have the burden to show the oldest football competition in the world. Thus, the Red Devils squad have time to rest before the game last 16 of the Champions League against AC Milan next, February 16.

If MU still survive in the FA Cup, then they certainly will compete in the fifth round will be held on the weekend.

"From the standpoint of preparation ahead of the game at the European level we are happy to rest on the weekends. We were lucky not to have the game on Saturday because we were left out of the FA Cup and we will take advantage of these conditions"Ferguson explained.

"The players will get a break in a few days because they have worked hard and would not return to practice on Saturday," he continued.

Ferguson also expressed his envy of the privileges obtained from the body Milan Italian football, which he said would not be obtained by English clubs.

"AC Milan played on Friday night. It was a relief for the European team from their country. We did not get it here (UK), "said 68-year coach.

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