The Bianconeri manager urges focus for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 Milan clash and hopeful of Champions League qualification; proud of his team’s efforts this season.
Udinese manager, Francesco Guidolin, insists that Udinese must change gear to remain in contention for a UEFA Champions League place.
The Zebrette are currently placed 4th in the points table, and are three points behind http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lazio-c39775. Udinese have not been in the best of forms of late, and have squandered too many easy points recently.
They will host Inter Milan in the rescheduled game of the week 32 on Wednesday, 25 April. Guidolin has urged his team to avoid their mistakes of the past, and claim all three points against the Nerazzurri.
Udinese qualified for the Champions League last season too, but got knocked out of the preliminary round. The Zebrette boss hailed his team’s performances of the season, and believes that they still have the potential of finishing
amongst the top-three.
The tactician insists that his team needs to play with full concentration for the full 90 minutes against the top clubs, and not to succumb under pressure.
While talking to the reporters, Guidolin said:
“I think there is still petrol in the tank, as we do have physical fitness and athletic tests are positive. Determination and concentration are crucial to beat the big clubs. We must also remember that Udinese have never fought
for Champions League qualification for two years in a row, so that must fill us with pride.”
“At the start of the season we were the side everyone said was at risk of relegation, having started early with the preliminary round against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429. I don’t know about you, but I feel great pride, motivation and enthusiasm looking
back at the last two years.”
With only five matches left to play until the season, the Bianconeri are braced for a fight until the last game of the season. Almost five teams are fighting for the final Champions League spot, as AS http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roma-c31603, Inter Milan, Lazio and
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Napoli-c40003 are also in contention for a European place.
The game will be played at Stadio Friuli at 14:00 GMT.
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