It will be an exciting game to watch... :)作者: huhut6432gj 時間: 2011-4-5 01:02 AM
Inter keen to use built-up anger against Schalke
Inter Milan, reeling from Saturday's 3-0 defeat by AC Milan which may cost them the Serie A title, are desperate to get back to winning ways in Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Schalke 04.
Coach Leonardo has been slammed in the media for his overly attacking formation against Milan, who scored in the first minute, but he is sticking to his principles against a side he thinks are still dangerous despite being 11th in the Bundesliga.
"A defeat never comes about for one reason alone, just as, I don't think, a tactical problem can lead to going a goal down after 47 seconds," the Brazilian told a news conference on Monday.
"There's the bitter taste that comes with losing but this team have always responded positively and I'm convinced they will do the same this time."
Striker Diego Milito, who scored both goals in last season's final win over Bayern Munich, is pushing for a start in the San Siro clash after overcoming a series of niggles.
"It's been a difficult season for me and I've been plagued by injuries but there are two months left to play and I hope to convert my anger into positive energy to score and to play well," the Argentine said.
"I'm well psychologically and physically, too. I've got my fitness back, all that I'm missing now is match practice. But I'm eager and am glad to be back."
Lucio is suspended but after usual left back Cristian Chivu struggled at centre half against Milan and was sent off, Ivan Cordoba could come in at the back.作者: ckw4737 時間: 2011-4-5 08:23 AM
support inter...go inter...作者: jonsums 時間: 2011-4-5 09:42 AM
今晚2.49将见证强强对阵,跟上顶作者: eunos 時間: 2011-4-5 11:55 AM
Schalke is "underdog" & Inter may leave their defence "exposed" if they focus on attacking all the way... interesting match-up.作者: huhut6432gj 時間: 2011-4-5 08:51 PM
Match background
• Inter are bidding to become the first team to successfully defend the European crown in the UEFA Champions League era. This is their 12th quarter-final appearance and they have won eight of their previous 11.
• Schalke, by contrast, are hoping to make it to their first semi-final after previous defeats at this stage in 1958/59 and 2007/08.
• Inter will look to get back to winning ways at San Siro after going down 1-0 to Bayern in the last round, a defeat they reversed with a 3-2 second-leg victory in Bavaria. They had previously won seven consecutive home games in the UEFA Champions League, including a 4-0 success against Germany's SV Werder Bremen in the group stage.
• Inter's overall home record against German visitors is: W10 D1 L5.
• Since their Matchday 1 loss at Olympique Lyonnais, Schalke have been unbeaten on their travels in this season's competition, winning at SL Benfica in the group stage and drawing at Hapoel Tel-Aviv FC and Valencia CF, their last-16 victims.
• Schalke's most recent visit to Italy came in the 2005/06 UEFA Cup round of 16, when they lost 1-0 at US Città di Palermo before winning the return 3-0.
• Schalke's record in Italy is one win and four defeats – and the former was a 3-0 forfeit victory against ACF Fiorentina in the 1977/78 UEFA Cup first round.作者: huhut6432gj 時間: 2011-4-6 01:28 AM