The A.C Milan midfielder is not under any illusions that the game against the Gunners will be tough for the Rossoneri.
Having been an integral part of Arsene Wenger’s team before his move to San Siro, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mathieu-Flamini-c24685 can reflect on the Gunner’s strength with good authority. The Frenchman left Arsenal for A.C Milan in the summer of 2008.
The midfielder reckons that the Rossoneri will have to prove their class against an impressively built Arsenal side.
The two European powerhouses will collide in the last 16 round of the UEFA Champions League, with the first of the two-legged tie to be played at San Siro on Wednesday, 15th February.
Speaking to Sky Sport Italia, the 27-year-old, was quoted as saying,
“Arsenal are an opponent to be respected. It won’t be an easy game for us. They play some beautiful football and have been doing so for many years now.”
The Marseille born central-midfielder was part of the Arsenal side which impressed the world with their brand of free-flowing football. However, talking about his long lay-off on the sidelines, he said,
“I’m feeling good, even if I am not at 100 per cent.”
The Frenchman is recovering from the knee injury he suffered before the start of the ongoing season.
At the same time, he is full of praise for his Milanese side, insisting that his team has been playing very well this season.
“Milan, up until now, have done some great things, but now we need to give the very best of ourselves.” added the midfielder
The two teams locked horns at the same stage of the competition in 2008, and the Gunners had the better off Rossoneri, with a 2-0 victory at San Siro deciding the tie in their favour.
The San Siro outfit currently lead the Serie A standings; however, Juventus still have two games in hand. Those matches had been postponed due to unplayable conditions. On the other hand, Arsenal are placed fourth in the Premier
League table.
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