<meta http-equiv="CONTENT-TYPE" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><title></title><meta name="GENERATOR" content="OpenOffice.org 2.1 (Win32)"><meta name="CREATED" content="20081020;22182100"><meta name="CHANGED" content="16010102;0"><style type="text/css"> <!-- @page { size: 21cm 29.7cm; margin: 2cm } P { margin-bottom: 0.21cm } --> </style> Arsenal have defensive problems for their UEF Champions League match against Fenerbahce with central defender Kolo Toure ruled out with a shoulder injury.
Toure joins fellow central defender William Gallas (hamstring) and right back Bacary Sagna (knee) on the unavailable list for the Group G match in Istanbul on Tuesday.
This mean that 3 of 4 ideal defence of Arsenal's squad is out for Istanbul trip. Also Arsene Wenger is aware of where the team is played.
They have the most passionate fans in Europe," Wenger told Arsenal's official website. "Especially in Istanbul where you have Besiktas, Galatasaray and Fenerbahce.
"It is a unique place and for me it is a special city. But it is very, very tough," he added.
Let me tell my ideas about injuried players. Samir Nasri is important , last time Arsenal without Nasri , get a draw from Kiev unfortunately.
Defensive problems is clear .
As of the 2008-09, Gallas has proved especially prolific in the Champions League. He has scored 3 goals so far in Arsenal's campaign, 2 against FC Twente and an equaliser against Dynamo Kiev. He can play every position in defence line and he is the captain of this team. The biggest absence of Arsenal for this match.
Touré is renowned for his pace, strength, athleticism. He is deployed by Arsène Wenger at Centre Back, as well as anywhere in defence. He is the longest-serving member in the current Arsenal and also he is vice – captain in Arsenal. Touré is known for his pace and power, which enables him to force weaker attackers off the ball and to keep up with pacy strikers ( like Daniel Guiza and Euro 2008 super star Semih Senturk ). He possesses good marking ability and most of his tackles are well timed which has contributed to his relatively good disciplinary record. Big absence for London team.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PFA_Team_of_the_Year
As you see Sagna's last year importance at this club. He has chosen for PFA Team of the year squad last year. He s also voted Premier League's best right-back in the 2007-08 season . Sagna came fourth in the official arsenal.com player of the season for 2007-2008 season . I mean shortly Sagna is the heart of the last year's squad and he is really under-rated by some people in Europe.
Samir Nasri has been compared to Robert Pirès by Arsene Wenger who also described him as a quick and technically outstanding player with mobility, vision and a good engine. But his absence alongside with Tomas Rosicky ( i forgot Rosicky already , btw ) is a great blow in Arsenal midfield. He has a little playing possibility.
---- FENERBAHCE -----------------
Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium was selected to host the 2009 UEFA Cup Final . This stadium has 55000 capacity and this match tickets are sold out. Some of you dont know anything about this stadium but Robin Van Persie do.
Van Persie, who unlike most of his team-mates has experience of playing at Fenerbahce for Feyenoord, accepts the Gunners will have to combat the crowd as well as their opponents.
"It will be really tough. I experienced it a few years ago and the fans there are amazing," said the Dutchman, who scored his sixth goal of the season in Saturday's 3-1 victory overEverton.
"It was really aggressive, but that is their style. You have to deal with the atmosphere. It is not nice but I think if you play for Arsenal you have to adapt and just play your game.
"It will be a good test for us and I will enjoy the game."
Btw i believe Aragones is the great coach. And great coaches are good against great team.
Manager Luis Aragones, who took over after winning Euro 2008 with Spain, is already fighting to save his job.
"We are going to play possibly the best team in the group," said the Spaniard. "That is why our fans have to build a good platform for us."
Fenerbahce is the team , very motivated against big teams in Sukru Saracoglu
You can see past years results
Fenerbahce – Chelsea 1-0
Fenerbahce – Sevilla 3-2
Fenerbahce – Inter 1-0
Fenerbahce – Manchester United 3-0
Nobody can say all of this matches are gift of Football God. Maybe already qualify Manchester United was less motivated. That's all.
I think - despite current situation in Arsenal – high quality two centre-back in defence especially against big teams.
Lugano is one of this centre-back .In 2005, playing for São Paulo, he led his team to titles in the Campeonato Paulista, the Copa Libertadores, and FIFA Club World Championship. That same year, Lugano was awarded a prize as South America's best defender. In 2006, he carried his squad to runner-up in the Copa Libertadores. With his great contribution, Fenerbahçe knocked off Sevilla from the Champions League 2nd round and reached the quarter finals for the first time in club history where they eventually lost to another English side Chelsea. He is also member of Uruguay National Team.
Edu is other one who i strongly believe in this match . He has played 11 games for Brazil National team. He has transferred from Cruzeiro for 5.7 Million Euro. This money is unusual for any Turkish team budget and it shows board confidence on Edu.
Fenerbahce left-back Roberto Carlos will show himself because he knows this match is one of last big games in his career. He has won 3 CL winner cup in the past and today he is one of big power of home team. Also , he won the Golden Foot Award 2008 which is given to great international football legends, the players who left their mark in the history of this wonderful sport.
In midfield , Emre Belozoglu is well known for his passing and dribbling.He is one of the most accomplished Turkish players of all time, being instrumental in Galatasaray's unbeaten run to a historic UEFA Cup victory in 2000, and UEFA Super Cup victory the same year. He is also a member of the Turkey national team, which he helped to a third-place finish at the 2002 World Cup. He has also played in Serie A with Inter Milan (4 seasons) and English Premier League with Newcastle United (3 seasons ). He is not too old , btw . He is still 28 . So he will be trouble for Arsene Wenger's side.
Fenerbahce right-winger Colin Kazım Richards was the important part of the Sheffield United which played in EPL in 2006/2007. Now he is the first-eleven in both Fenerbahce and Turkey National Team. He has great potential but a little indiviual style of football. It may effects team positively against injury-hit-Arsenal defence line.
Also Alex is the most infuential midfielder of Champions Leauge last year. He was assists Leader of UEFA Champions League last year. (with 6 Assists) He has played 183 games at Fenerbahce and scored 90 goals and 87 asists. He is unbelievable Brazilian of the team. He can change every thing in the game with his magic touch.
Boral is also a very gifted play-maker and surprises goalkeepers with his deceptive shot. He is naturally left footed and can play as a left sided midfielder or as left-back, given the situation.
Deivid also returns from long injury. His decisive goal against Inter was unbelievable in the first match of the 2007-08 UEFA Champions League in the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium on 19 September 2007. Deivid would score another important European goal for Fenerbahce on the 2nd Champions League match day, to help them record a 2-2 draw away at CSKA Moscow. In the 2007-2008 Europe Champions League against Sevilla in Spain, Deivid also scored two goals which carried the match to extra time and then penalties. With his goals Fenerbahce eliminated Sevilla and made it to the quarter final of the tournament for the first time in their history. He was on injury list very long time.
Daniel Guiza signed for Fenerbahce for €14 million, becoming the most expensive foreign player to be transferred to the Super Lig. So far, he managed to score two goal in the local competition and another two in Fenerbahçe's European campaign. He was Super Liga top goal scorer last year and also was in Euro 2008 winner Spain's squad. He will create a lot of chances alongside Semih Senturk.
Semih Senturk is Solkskjaer of Turkey . He is the B-movie monster which can do bad things at last minutes. He was Super Lig top goal-scorer last year. And he is the most talented forward in Turkish football. When his absence , Fenerbahce lost against Porto and couldnt score against Dynamo Kiev His four goals against MTK Budapest on 6th August 2008 meant that Semih became only the second Turkish player after Fethi Heper to score four goals in a single European match. It was another amazing performance of Semih in 2008. This night , Semih will be the most criticial part of the Fenerbahce. Believe me , he can do bad bad bad things : )
In short , i believe this team . I believe Arsenal is very weak in abroad especially against eastern and northern European teams. Look at this results
17.09.2008 Dynamo Kiev – Arsenal 1-1
07.11.2007 Slavia Prague – Arsenal 0-0
17.10.2006 CSKA Moskova – Arsenal 1-0
29.09.2004 Rosenborg – Arsenal 0-0
21.10.2003 Dynamo Kiev – Arsenal 2-1
26.02.2003 Ajax – Arsenal 0-0
So even if Arsenal is full squad , i couldnt trust them on Sukru Saracoglu. Luis Aragones interview in Turkish media shows that he has big confidence on his team. But Arsenal has a little chance in this match with this weak defence against great offensive power . I'm on huge Arsenal Lay. This is a gift for professional players. This is a gift like Toronto – Chivas and Bursaspor-Galatasaray game which i wrote in the past.
Fenerbahce 1X @ 1.85 EXPEKT HUGE VALUE !!!!!
4 Stakes on Fenerbahce @ 4.15 Expekt
It might be more high with this silly market moves .
Dont forget about it , Turkish teams are characteristically highly motivated when they are underdog.
Big value on home side and take it.
Toure joins fellow central defender William Gallas (hamstring) and right back Bacary Sagna (knee) on the unavailable list for the Group G match in Istanbul on Tuesday.
This mean that 3 of 4 ideal defence of Arsenal's squad is out for Istanbul trip. Also Arsene Wenger is aware of where the team is played.
They have the most passionate fans in Europe," Wenger told Arsenal's official website. "Especially in Istanbul where you have Besiktas, Galatasaray and Fenerbahce.
"It is a unique place and for me it is a special city. But it is very, very tough," he added.
Let me tell my ideas about injuried players. Samir Nasri is important , last time Arsenal without Nasri , get a draw from Kiev unfortunately.
Defensive problems is clear .
As of the 2008-09, Gallas has proved especially prolific in the Champions League. He has scored 3 goals so far in Arsenal's campaign, 2 against FC Twente and an equaliser against Dynamo Kiev. He can play every position in defence line and he is the captain of this team. The biggest absence of Arsenal for this match.
Touré is renowned for his pace, strength, athleticism. He is deployed by Arsène Wenger at Centre Back, as well as anywhere in defence. He is the longest-serving member in the current Arsenal and also he is vice – captain in Arsenal. Touré is known for his pace and power, which enables him to force weaker attackers off the ball and to keep up with pacy strikers ( like Daniel Guiza and Euro 2008 super star Semih Senturk ). He possesses good marking ability and most of his tackles are well timed which has contributed to his relatively good disciplinary record. Big absence for London team.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PFA_Team_of_the_Year
As you see Sagna's last year importance at this club. He has chosen for PFA Team of the year squad last year. He s also voted Premier League's best right-back in the 2007-08 season . Sagna came fourth in the official arsenal.com player of the season for 2007-2008 season . I mean shortly Sagna is the heart of the last year's squad and he is really under-rated by some people in Europe.
Samir Nasri has been compared to Robert Pirès by Arsene Wenger who also described him as a quick and technically outstanding player with mobility, vision and a good engine. But his absence alongside with Tomas Rosicky ( i forgot Rosicky already , btw ) is a great blow in Arsenal midfield. He has a little playing possibility.
---- FENERBAHCE -----------------
Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium was selected to host the 2009 UEFA Cup Final . This stadium has 55000 capacity and this match tickets are sold out. Some of you dont know anything about this stadium but Robin Van Persie do.
Van Persie, who unlike most of his team-mates has experience of playing at Fenerbahce for Feyenoord, accepts the Gunners will have to combat the crowd as well as their opponents.
"It will be really tough. I experienced it a few years ago and the fans there are amazing," said the Dutchman, who scored his sixth goal of the season in Saturday's 3-1 victory overEverton.
"It was really aggressive, but that is their style. You have to deal with the atmosphere. It is not nice but I think if you play for Arsenal you have to adapt and just play your game.
"It will be a good test for us and I will enjoy the game."
Btw i believe Aragones is the great coach. And great coaches are good against great team.
Manager Luis Aragones, who took over after winning Euro 2008 with Spain, is already fighting to save his job.
"We are going to play possibly the best team in the group," said the Spaniard. "That is why our fans have to build a good platform for us."
Fenerbahce is the team , very motivated against big teams in Sukru Saracoglu
You can see past years results
Fenerbahce – Chelsea 1-0
Fenerbahce – Sevilla 3-2
Fenerbahce – Inter 1-0
Fenerbahce – Manchester United 3-0
Nobody can say all of this matches are gift of Football God. Maybe already qualify Manchester United was less motivated. That's all.
I think - despite current situation in Arsenal – high quality two centre-back in defence especially against big teams.
Lugano is one of this centre-back .In 2005, playing for São Paulo, he led his team to titles in the Campeonato Paulista, the Copa Libertadores, and FIFA Club World Championship. That same year, Lugano was awarded a prize as South America's best defender. In 2006, he carried his squad to runner-up in the Copa Libertadores. With his great contribution, Fenerbahçe knocked off Sevilla from the Champions League 2nd round and reached the quarter finals for the first time in club history where they eventually lost to another English side Chelsea. He is also member of Uruguay National Team.
Edu is other one who i strongly believe in this match . He has played 11 games for Brazil National team. He has transferred from Cruzeiro for 5.7 Million Euro. This money is unusual for any Turkish team budget and it shows board confidence on Edu.
Fenerbahce left-back Roberto Carlos will show himself because he knows this match is one of last big games in his career. He has won 3 CL winner cup in the past and today he is one of big power of home team. Also , he won the Golden Foot Award 2008 which is given to great international football legends, the players who left their mark in the history of this wonderful sport.
In midfield , Emre Belozoglu is well known for his passing and dribbling.He is one of the most accomplished Turkish players of all time, being instrumental in Galatasaray's unbeaten run to a historic UEFA Cup victory in 2000, and UEFA Super Cup victory the same year. He is also a member of the Turkey national team, which he helped to a third-place finish at the 2002 World Cup. He has also played in Serie A with Inter Milan (4 seasons) and English Premier League with Newcastle United (3 seasons ). He is not too old , btw . He is still 28 . So he will be trouble for Arsene Wenger's side.
Fenerbahce right-winger Colin Kazım Richards was the important part of the Sheffield United which played in EPL in 2006/2007. Now he is the first-eleven in both Fenerbahce and Turkey National Team. He has great potential but a little indiviual style of football. It may effects team positively against injury-hit-Arsenal defence line.
Also Alex is the most infuential midfielder of Champions Leauge last year. He was assists Leader of UEFA Champions League last year. (with 6 Assists) He has played 183 games at Fenerbahce and scored 90 goals and 87 asists. He is unbelievable Brazilian of the team. He can change every thing in the game with his magic touch.
Boral is also a very gifted play-maker and surprises goalkeepers with his deceptive shot. He is naturally left footed and can play as a left sided midfielder or as left-back, given the situation.
Deivid also returns from long injury. His decisive goal against Inter was unbelievable in the first match of the 2007-08 UEFA Champions League in the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium on 19 September 2007. Deivid would score another important European goal for Fenerbahce on the 2nd Champions League match day, to help them record a 2-2 draw away at CSKA Moscow. In the 2007-2008 Europe Champions League against Sevilla in Spain, Deivid also scored two goals which carried the match to extra time and then penalties. With his goals Fenerbahce eliminated Sevilla and made it to the quarter final of the tournament for the first time in their history. He was on injury list very long time.
Daniel Guiza signed for Fenerbahce for €14 million, becoming the most expensive foreign player to be transferred to the Super Lig. So far, he managed to score two goal in the local competition and another two in Fenerbahçe's European campaign. He was Super Liga top goal scorer last year and also was in Euro 2008 winner Spain's squad. He will create a lot of chances alongside Semih Senturk.
Semih Senturk is Solkskjaer of Turkey . He is the B-movie monster which can do bad things at last minutes. He was Super Lig top goal-scorer last year. And he is the most talented forward in Turkish football. When his absence , Fenerbahce lost against Porto and couldnt score against Dynamo Kiev His four goals against MTK Budapest on 6th August 2008 meant that Semih became only the second Turkish player after Fethi Heper to score four goals in a single European match. It was another amazing performance of Semih in 2008. This night , Semih will be the most criticial part of the Fenerbahce. Believe me , he can do bad bad bad things : )
In short , i believe this team . I believe Arsenal is very weak in abroad especially against eastern and northern European teams. Look at this results
17.09.2008 Dynamo Kiev – Arsenal 1-1
07.11.2007 Slavia Prague – Arsenal 0-0
17.10.2006 CSKA Moskova – Arsenal 1-0
29.09.2004 Rosenborg – Arsenal 0-0
21.10.2003 Dynamo Kiev – Arsenal 2-1
26.02.2003 Ajax – Arsenal 0-0
So even if Arsenal is full squad , i couldnt trust them on Sukru Saracoglu. Luis Aragones interview in Turkish media shows that he has big confidence on his team. But Arsenal has a little chance in this match with this weak defence against great offensive power . I'm on huge Arsenal Lay. This is a gift for professional players. This is a gift like Toronto – Chivas and Bursaspor-Galatasaray game which i wrote in the past.
Fenerbahce 1X @ 1.85 EXPEKT HUGE VALUE !!!!!
4 Stakes on Fenerbahce @ 4.15 Expekt
It might be more high with this silly market moves .
Dont forget about it , Turkish teams are characteristically highly motivated when they are underdog.
Big value on home side and take it.
