Viktoria Plzen AC Milan Live Stream
Viktoria Plzen VS Ac Milan
Team News
Plzen coach Pavel Vrba has no injury concerns ahead of the visit of seven-times European champions Milan as the Czech side looks to seal a third-placed finish and win a spot in the Europa League.
Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri is set to give players who have not featured regularly this season a run out. Mark van Bommel (knee) and Alex Pato (flu) are both doubtful while Christian Abbiati (shoulder), Alessandro Nesta (pelvis), Philippe Mexès (broken hand) and Mathieu Flamini (knee ligament) are all out. Alberto Aquilani is suspended while Antonio Cassano continues to recover from heart surgery. Rounding off a lengthy injury list is Gennaro Gattuso, who is still out after an eye operation.
MANAGER QUOTES
Pavel Vrba (Plzen): “We are up against tough opponents, but I believe it will be a happy ending and we will be playing in Europe after Christmas. We would like to play more attacking football, but we are all aware of what is required so we won’t take any risks tomorrow.”
Massimiliano Allegri (Milan): “From a psychological point of view, our players are well prepared for such games. We will give a chance to players who have not played for some time, but if needed we will makes change during the match. For some it is a chance to prove how good they are. Others have not played for some time, so it is a chance to get back into the rhythm of playing and getting another taste of the Champions League.”
MATCH FACTS
If Viktoria Plzen avoid defeat or if BATE do not beat Barcelona, then the Czech side will qualify for the last 32 in the Europa League.
Plzen have averaged only 33 per cent possession in the Champions League so far this season; the lowest in the competition.
Viktoria Plzen have seen six players booked for dissent in the Champions League this season; more than any other team.
In nine previous meetings between Czech and Italian clubs in the Champions League era, the Czech side have ended victorious only once (Sparta Prague 1-0 Lazio in 2003).
Milan have scored in all five of their Champions League games so far this season, netting exactly two goals in four of these matches.
AC Milan are unbeaten in their seven previous encounters against Czech opposition in European competition (excluding qualifiers).
AC Milan have won only one of their last eight Champions League matches away from home.
Milan have won their final Champions League group stage match on just one of the last four occasions.
No comments:
Post a Comment