Zanetti shocked at Champions League exit for Manchester clubs and hoping for a good draw
Inter Milan skipper, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Javier-Zanetti-c18096, is hoping for a good draw in the first knockout round and is surprised to see the two Manchester clubs getting knocked out of the UEFA Champions League.
English Champions, Manchester United needed a draw in their last group stage game against F.C Basel but they suffered a shock 2-1 defeat and dumped out of the competition. On the other hand, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Napoli-c40003’s 2-1 win over Villarreal spelled the end of a disappointing debut season for the Eastland’s club.
Zanetti is shocked to see the backside of the two clubs but he believes that the competition will not go any easy without the Manchester duo. The Argentinean is expecting a tough competition but he is delighted with his team’s efforts of topping the group.
“I was a little surprised at seeing some important teams left out of the draw for the knockouts, but that doesn’t make the competition any easier. The teams that are left will give their all.”
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 Milan also lost their last group stage game 2-1 at home against CSKA Moscow but still managed to top the group. The 38-year-old is full of praise for the Russian outfit and believes that deserved to win the game.
“CSKA believed to the end and they deserve credit as well as their qualification. The important thing for us was to finish top of the group, so now we hope for a good draw,” said the captain.
The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Diego-Milito-c11166, who rattled his shot against the cross bar from Zanetti’s cross. The Argentine international added that these things happen in football and Milito remains a great player despite missing the chances.
“It’s a shame for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Diego-c11058, but these moments happen to a striker and even the easiest goals won’t go in. We must give him time and keep the faith, because he’s still very important for the team.”
Inter finished top of the Group B which means that they will avoid the likes of Real Madrid, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 in the next round of the competition. The draw of the last 16 round will take place next week.
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