The former Nerazzurri star reveals the tension before Derby della Madonnina, and rates the game important in Scudetto race…
A.C Milan striker, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 Milan in Derby della Madonnina at San Siro on Sunday, January 15, 2012.
Having played for both teams in the previous derby, Ibrahimovic believes that he anticipates the contest in the same way as he used to do early in his career. The Swede revealed that there is lot tension in both camps before the
match, as the whole currently watches the game. The striker insisted that the game also holds immense importance in deciding the outcome of the title race.
While talking to the reporters, Ibrahimovic said,
“When we approach the derby there is always so much tension, all the newspapers talk about it, prestige is at stake for both clubs. It’s a great game and even more a challenge. The whole world watches and it is great to be able
to play. It is also important for the Scudetto.”
Milan have been the centre of media attention for the past few weeks regarding reports linking http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alexandre-Pato-c4901 out of the club. However, Ibra insisted that the players are focused on the
game, and the transfer situations are handled by the club bosses.
“The players are thinking about the game of course. What happens outside and with transfers is a thing for the directors, we read the newspapers and know everything, but we think only of Sunday’s game.” added the Swedish international
The Italian Champions currently lead the league table alongside Juventus. The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 star has urged his teammates to keep mounting the pressure on the Turin giants, and they should focus on their own performance rather
than looking for their rivals to drop points.
Massimiliano Allegri’s men are enjoying a great run of form of late, and have picked up 10 wins from their last 12 matches. They started 2012 with an easy win over Atalanta last weekend.
Ibrahimovic is the leading goal-scorer of the season alongside http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Denis-c10837.
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