The Rossoneri boss is hoping that the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 striker will inspire his team to a win over the Gunners, and expecting star players back in the side
A.C Milan manager, Massimiliano Allegri, is banking on http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429.
Milan will play hosts in the first-leg of the knockout-round on Wednesday, 15 February 2012.
Allegri believes that Ibrahimovic’s role will be extremely important if the Rossoneri want to triumph in the game. The manager has insisted that the Swede never gives up on the pitch or in the training ground, and he can turn any
game on his shoulder.
The Swedish international admitted in a recent interview that winning the UEFA Champions League is not an obsession for him. Allegri clarified the striker’s statement and insisted that there will be no more pressure on him and
he will be in good mental shape.
While talking during his press conference, Allegri said,
“Ibra never gives up, not even in training. The Champions League is not an obsession for him though. He’s serene, he’s in form, he’s in good physical and mental shape. He’ll have a great game tomorrow.”
The former Cagliari manager is expecting an open game against the in-form Gunners, and is confident to have few of his key personnel fit before the game. The Rossoneri have been dealt with a host of injury concerns of late.
Christian Abbiati, Alessandro Nesta, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alexandre-Pato-c4901 are all expected to undergo a fitness test ahead of the game.
“We’ve only had two training sessions since the last game. I still need to see who I’ll have and who will be missing. It is important to have Kevin Prince Boateng, Alexandre Pato, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Christian-Abbiati-c9046 back, but
it will be hard to see Boateng and Pato from the start.” added the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Napoli-c40003 midfielder
The Italian Champions picked up an important win at the weekend after a string of poor performances of late. They defeated Udinese by 2-1 at Stadio Friuli on Saturday, February 11. On the other hand, Arsenal’s recent 2-1 win over
Sunderland has put them back in the top four.
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