Luciano Spalletti has warned Massimiliano Allegri to expect no mercy when Zenit St. Petersburg go head-to-head in the UEFA Champions League tie against Milan at San Siro
Zenit St. Petersburg will lock horns with Italian giants, AC Milan, in the UEFA Champions League’s last group stage match on next Wednesday in a bid to keep alive their slim hopes of securing a place in the UEFA Europa League this
season.
As things stand, the St. Petersburg club are at the third spot on their respective group table, level on points with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/RSC-Anderlecht-c40394 but a place above in the standings due to a better goal difference.
The Belgian League champions, on the other hand, will play against the group leaders, Malaga CF, who are unbeaten in the group stages of the European competition so far this season.
Luciano Spalletti has told is side to work harder for a difficult away European fixture against the Milan-based club, reminding his side that three points can secure them a place in the Europa League this season.
The Italian tactician went on to salute Massimiliano Allegri’s tactics and techniques that turned around the fortune of the Milan-based club despite starting the league campaign on a low.
“Of course, beat the Milan on the away turf will be difficult because our opponent is gaining momentum and has recovered after a bad start to the season. To succeed, we must showcase our best qualities.”
“Allegri proved that he is a great coach who can fix problems. I'm glad that Milan are on the mend. But the Level of opponents in European competition has increased. This season, we have not done well in the Champions League but
we have to admit that we remained unlucky at times. And now we have a chance to lift the European Cup.” The former AS http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roma-c31603 coach was quoted as saying.
The last time when these two teams collided in the group stage at Petrovsky stadium, the defending league champions failed to claim all three points against the Rossoneri despite the home support.
Spalletti assured the fans of a playing better football in the European meeting this time around.
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