While talking to media in a press conference, Olympique de Marseille coach Didier Deschamps spoke about the reasons that lead him to include http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Elinton-Andrade-c12297 ahead of Bracigliano in the Champions League encounter against Bayern Munich
Struggling in the league, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 Milan to qualify for the last-eight and many
people feel that this would be the last they would see of the Rhone giants in Champions League for at least a year.
While talking about tonight’s opponents, Deschamps admitted that his team is playing against a team that’s most likely to play in the final.
Many people feel that after beating Borussia Dortmund in both group games, Marseille can repeat the same feat. However, Deschamps has laughed off these claims by saying that it would be foolish to compare Bayern Munich’s European experience with Dortmund’s.
“You cannot compare the experience of Dortmund and Bayern Munich who regularly play in the quarters, semis and finals. I do not want to talk about miracle but it is obvious that Bayern are favourites.”
While many thought that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Gennaro-Bracigliano-c14523 would be chosen as Steve Mandanda’s replacement, Deschamps surprised everyone by giving Brazilian shot-stopper Enilton Andrade his first game of the season. The 32-year-old has not played for Les Phoceens for more
than a year and will now be looking to hold off a free scoring Bayern Munich side.
“It was a difficult sporting and human choice. I will not explain how and why I did that. I spoke with both of them. There is one very happy guy and another who is very disappointed. It’s my http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684 to choose. What is the risk? I have a choice to make, I made
that choice because I feel it’s best for the team.”
Regarding the rest of the side, Deschamps said that Loic Remy might be able to play some part in the game. However, Deschamps added that Andre Ayew is set to play a big part in the home game. With http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Souleymane-Diawara-c33850 injured, Deschamps is still to decide
which defender he should pair up with N’Koulou.
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