Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Arsenal vs Udinese





Arsenal faced a new challenge when going against Udinese in the Champions League play-offs. Manager Arsene Wenger is faced with a mental condition that could be the middle of his team shaken.

The Gunners had left the captain Cesc Fabregas. Wenger is also faced with the problem of emotions players anyarnya, Gervinho, who sent-off by the referee at the weekend.

Therefore, Wenger has urged his players to forget everything else and focus for the match against Udinese. "We did lose a world-class players. We regret it. But, this club was established 125 years. A lot of great players come and go. We want to show if the team is still strong and have united to fight the same way," Wenger said as quoted UEFA's official website.

Wenger's worth asking the players united. Face Udinese, the Gunners have to play without Samir Nasri and Robin van Persie is injured. Jack Wilshere, Abou Diaby and Tomas Rosicky is also doubtful because still struggling with injury.


Arsenal saw such conditions, the stronghold of Udinese put optimism. Italy's deputy sure can steal points from the match at the Emirates Stadium.

"Arsenal are strong. But personally, I was undaunted even though Fabregas, Nasri, Van Persie and play. If you can score in London, I'm sure we'll have a chance to escape," said Samir Handanovic, Udinese goalkeeper.

Handanovic also believes his team has now developed than last season. It's OK to publicly belittle Udinese. But, according to Handanovic, his team is now in a high readiness to face its first Champions League.

"We're not the same team with last season. New players can adapt to our style of play. We have always demonstrated the best games against big teams," koar Handanovic.

With the second match was held in Friuli, Udinese are better off. Arsenal certainly should be able to maximize the home games are also not failed to appear in the Champions League. (Spur)

Predicted Line-Up
Arsenal (4-3-3): Szczesny, Sagna, Koscielny, Vermaelen, Gibbs, Rosicky, Song, Ramsey, Gervinho, Walcott, Arshavin
 
Udinese (4-4-2): Handanovic, Domizzi, Larangeira, Benatia, Isla, Pinzi, Asamoah, Doubai, Armero, Di Natale, Barreto

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