The Italian tactician tips Zenit St. Petersburg to win the upcoming UEFA Champions League match against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/SL-Benfica-c40542 despite injuries to key players.
Zenit St. Petersburg head coach, Luciano Spalletti, has urged the Russian outfit to step up for the upcoming UEFA Champions League match against SL Benfica at Petrovsky stadium despite losing a host of key players to various injuries.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Danko-Lazovic-c10188 will pass a late fitness test before the start of the European encounter.
Worse still, Domenico Criscito has joined his injured teammates after sustaining a stomach infection on Monday.
Spalletti, who recently extended his stay at St. Petersburg until 2015, admitted to the difficulty playing against the Portuguese outfit, who are in decent form on European front. They are yet to lose a European encounter this
term, having claimed points against Manchester United and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Twente-c39233.
Furthermore, their rich domestic form has seen them go clear on the Portuguese Primeira Liga table.
“Benfica are a technically strong team and I think they are stronger than Zenit at the moment. We will fight till the last minute because we want to write a new chapter in the history of the club. If not mistaken, they have won
last eight league games straight.
“I think the fans will see the best of us tomorrow despite cold weather. The Spectators could play a decisive part in the upcoming match.” The former Udinese coach was quoted as saying.
The Russian Cup winner went on to admit that the Portuguese outfit has a terrific squad who loves to play fast and interesting football. However, he refused to single out any player from the opposing team, revealing that he does
not want to disrespect any player.
Speaking on the opposition head coach, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jorge-c19120 Jesus, the Italian tactician said:
“His behaviour suggests that he is enjoying his spell with the team and I think he is now in the same position as I am because we both have strong teams.
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