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Monday, Mar 6, 2006
Credit: Arsenal.com
By Richard Clarke
The tight Highbury pitch could help Real Madrid in Wednesday night’s Champions League tie, according to Arsène Wenger.
Arsenal have a 1-0 lead from the first leg at the Bernabeu on February 21. It was a fully deserved advantage on a night when Wenger’s young side schooled their older opponents.
Highbury’s pitch is 101m by 67m. It is one of the smallest in the English League but, it is worth noting, many have similar dimensions. However smaller is better if you have older legs.
“I would say the atmosphere will help us yes,” said Wenger. “But the size of the pitch will not necessarily because they are technically very good in short spaces.
“We are maybe a little bit more mobile than they are with bigger spaces. So the shortness of the pitch can suit them.”
By Richard Clarke
The tight Highbury pitch could help Real Madrid in Wednesday night’s Champions League tie, according to Arsène Wenger.
Arsenal have a 1-0 lead from the first leg at the Bernabeu on February 21. It was a fully deserved advantage on a night when Wenger’s young side schooled their older opponents.
Highbury’s pitch is 101m by 67m. It is one of the smallest in the English League but, it is worth noting, many have similar dimensions. However smaller is better if you have older legs.
“I would say the atmosphere will help us yes,” said Wenger. “But the size of the pitch will not necessarily because they are technically very good in short spaces.
“We are maybe a little bit more mobile than they are with bigger spaces. So the shortness of the pitch can suit them.”
Credit: Arsenal.com
Gilberto believes his friend and countryman Ronaldo will be a dangerman on Wednesday — despite the flak he has received in Spain.
The Brazilian striker was left out of the Real team for the Madrid derby at the weekend. Just before the first leg of their Champions League tie with Arsenal on February 21, the 29-year-old talked about being unloved by fans at the Bernabeu.
However form is temporary and class is permanent. That is why Arsenal’s Brazilian is wary.
“He has been criticised in Madrid by the press,” said Gilberto. “But we cannot think about his form going into the game. He is a very intelligent man and a very intelligent player.
“He must just forget everything on the outside and do his best for Madrid. We cannot think this problem will affect him on the pitch.”
Real have two more Brazilian’s in their midst — Roberto Carlos and Robinho.
“Yes I spoke to them afterwards in the dressing room,” Gilberto went on. “They were upset and very disappointed because they have quality in their team but they recognised we did well and made things difficult for them.”
However the 28-year-old knows the job of qualifying for the Quarter-Final is only half-done. He believes his side must build upon their first-leg performance.
“We need to be aware and concentrate,” said Gilberto. “It is very important that we keep our shape. If we think that we have done our job then it is a problem. Our team knows the importance of this game and we need to be the boss on the pitch.”
“If we want to go through we will have to do more than we did in Madrid otherwise we will not win the game.”
Gilberto believes his friend and countryman Ronaldo will be a dangerman on Wednesday — despite the flak he has received in Spain.
The Brazilian striker was left out of the Real team for the Madrid derby at the weekend. Just before the first leg of their Champions League tie with Arsenal on February 21, the 29-year-old talked about being unloved by fans at the Bernabeu.
However form is temporary and class is permanent. That is why Arsenal’s Brazilian is wary.
“He has been criticised in Madrid by the press,” said Gilberto. “But we cannot think about his form going into the game. He is a very intelligent man and a very intelligent player.
“He must just forget everything on the outside and do his best for Madrid. We cannot think this problem will affect him on the pitch.”
Real have two more Brazilian’s in their midst — Roberto Carlos and Robinho.
“Yes I spoke to them afterwards in the dressing room,” Gilberto went on. “They were upset and very disappointed because they have quality in their team but they recognised we did well and made things difficult for them.”
However the 28-year-old knows the job of qualifying for the Quarter-Final is only half-done. He believes his side must build upon their first-leg performance.
“We need to be aware and concentrate,” said Gilberto. “It is very important that we keep our shape. If we think that we have done our job then it is a problem. Our team knows the importance of this game and we need to be the boss on the pitch.”
“If we want to go through we will have to do more than we did in Madrid otherwise we will not win the game.”
Thursday, Feb 23, 2006
Credit: BBC
Defender Ashley Cole will not be rushed back into action, according to Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.
Cole, 25, sustained a thigh injury in January - on his return from a three-month spell on the sidelines after breaking a bone in his foot.
The England left-back played 68 minutes for the reserves in midweek as he continued his bid for full fitness.
But Wenger told Arsenal TV Online: "I am a little cautious with him at the moment because he had a few setbacks."
The Gunners boss would rather Cole turns out in another reserve game before he is considered for a first-team recall and added: "It is difficult to say when he will return.
"He responded to the reserve game with a lot of fatigue because he has hardly played in over four months.
"The plan with him is to play him on Monday night in the reserves against Tottenham and assess him after that."
Defender Ashley Cole will not be rushed back into action, according to Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.
Cole, 25, sustained a thigh injury in January - on his return from a three-month spell on the sidelines after breaking a bone in his foot.
The England left-back played 68 minutes for the reserves in midweek as he continued his bid for full fitness.
But Wenger told Arsenal TV Online: "I am a little cautious with him at the moment because he had a few setbacks."
The Gunners boss would rather Cole turns out in another reserve game before he is considered for a first-team recall and added: "It is difficult to say when he will return.
"He responded to the reserve game with a lot of fatigue because he has hardly played in over four months.
"The plan with him is to play him on Monday night in the reserves against Tottenham and assess him after that."
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