CL MD2 - Aalborg BK Vs. Manchester United
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My line up:
-----------------------------VDS-------------------------------
Brown-------------Rio------------Vida---------------Evra---
Ronaldo--------------Fletcher-------Scholes-------------Nani---
------------------Rooney---------Berba--------------------
The last thing i want us to do is to underestimate Aalborg especially on a Champions League match..Lesson learned the last time i did, so i rather keep our youngster for the carling cup for now and used mainly the more experience players. I expect Aalborg to play defensively so if anything this is the time for us to try and break their defence. Berbatov is coming good the last time so i think he deserved his CL debut and alonside Rooney who hopefully might be boosted by the goal he scored last weekend.
I purposely like to start Nani alongside Ronaldo cause i notice he more often play well with Ronny at the other end.
All in all i dont expect an easy win but a victory is for sure..
-----------------------------VDS-------------------------------
Brown-------------Rio------------Vida---------------Evra---
Ronaldo--------------Fletcher-------Scholes-------------Nani---
------------------Rooney---------Berba--------------------
The last thing i want us to do is to underestimate Aalborg especially on a Champions League match..Lesson learned the last time i did, so i rather keep our youngster for the carling cup for now and used mainly the more experience players. I expect Aalborg to play defensively so if anything this is the time for us to try and break their defence. Berbatov is coming good the last time so i think he deserved his CL debut and alonside Rooney who hopefully might be boosted by the goal he scored last weekend.
I purposely like to start Nani alongside Ronaldo cause i notice he more often play well with Ronny at the other end.
All in all i dont expect an easy win but a victory is for sure..
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i think united need to thrash **** teams like dis, not that im under estimating but in comparison to united. we were able to put 7 past roma, so i think a nice confidence booster will do us well considering we have barely been able to get the ball in the back of the net.
My line up would be:
VDS
Brown Vidic Rio Evra
Hargo Ando
Ronaldo Rooney
Tevez Berbatov
a nice decent thrashing in the first half, and den youngsters like rafael can havea go at slotting a couple also.
My line up would be:
VDS
Brown Vidic Rio Evra
Hargo Ando
Ronaldo Rooney
Tevez Berbatov
a nice decent thrashing in the first half, and den youngsters like rafael can havea go at slotting a couple also.
Manchester United: Van der Sar, Amos, Rafael, Brown, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evans, Evra, O'Shea, Fletcher, Ronaldo, Anderson, Scholes, Park, Giggs, Nani, Gibson, Berbatov, Tevez, Rooney, Welbeck.
Neville and Hagreaves missing.
Hargreaves is struggling with a knee injury that has troubled him since his arrival from Bayern Munich last season, and has been left at home for further treatment. However, Neville's absence is less obvious. The club have not confirmed the reason behind Neville's absence, however, he has only just returned to action after almost 18 months on the sidelines following major ankle surgery.
Neville and Hagreaves missing.
Hargreaves is struggling with a knee injury that has troubled him since his arrival from Bayern Munich last season, and has been left at home for further treatment. However, Neville's absence is less obvious. The club have not confirmed the reason behind Neville's absence, however, he has only just returned to action after almost 18 months on the sidelines following major ankle surgery.
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MANCHESTER, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Holders Manchester United are likely to give striker Dimitar Berbatov a Champions League debut and also have midfielder Paul Scholes back from suspension when they look for a first Group E win at Aalborg on Tuesday.
Scholes missed United's opening 0-0 draw with Villarreal following his sending off in last month's European Super Cup final while recent signing Berbatov was absent with a knee injury.
However England pair Gary Neville and Owen Hargreaves, who has suffered a recurrence of his knee problem, have been ruled out through injury and have not made the trip to Denmark.
Midfielder Michael Carrick (ankle) and goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak (groin) are also missing from Alex Ferguson's squad as he looks to win at Aalborg to ease the pressure for the latter group stage matches.
“Having dropped two points in our first game it is important we get it right against Aalborg. Going to Villarreal for a win will be very difficult and the last thing we need is to be going to Parkhead (Celtic) needing three points to go through,†Ferguson told reporters.
MANCHESTER, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Holders Manchester United are likely to give striker Dimitar Berbatov a Champions League debut and also have midfielder Paul Scholes back from suspension when they look for a first Group E win at Aalborg on Tuesday.
Scholes missed United's opening 0-0 draw with Villarreal following his sending off in last month's European Super Cup final while recent signing Berbatov was absent with a knee injury.
However England pair Gary Neville and Owen Hargreaves, who has suffered a recurrence of his knee problem, have been ruled out through injury and have not made the trip to Denmark.
Midfielder Michael Carrick (ankle) and goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak (groin) are also missing from Alex Ferguson's squad as he looks to win at Aalborg to ease the pressure for the latter group stage matches.
“Having dropped two points in our first game it is important we get it right against Aalborg. Going to Villarreal for a win will be very difficult and the last thing we need is to be going to Parkhead (Celtic) needing three points to go through,†Ferguson told reporters.
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Owen Hargreaves and Gary Neville have been left out of the Manchester United squad for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Aalborg.
Hargreaves is struggling with a knee injury that has troubled him since his arrival from Bayern Munich last season, and has been left at home for further treatment. However, Neville's absence is less obvious. The club have not confirmed the reason behind Neville's absence, however, he has only just returned to action after almost 18 months on the sidelines following major ankle surgery.
Otherwise, Ferguson has a full strength squad to pick from, as United look to kick-start their defence of the trophy, with Dimitar Berbatov, Carlos Tevez, Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney vying for a place in attack.
Manchester United (from): Van der Sar, Amos, Rafael, Brown, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evans, Evra, O'Shea, Fletcher, Ronaldo, Anderson, Scholes, Park, Giggs, Nani, Gibson, Berbatov, Tevez, Rooney, Welbeck.
Berbatov and Scholes in frame for Aalborg trip
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MANCHESTER, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Holders Manchester United are likely to give striker Dimitar Berbatov a Champions League debut and also have midfielder Paul Scholes back from suspension when they look for a first Group E win at Aalborg on Tuesday.
Scholes missed United's opening 0-0 draw with Villarreal following his sending off in last month's European Super Cup final while recent signing Berbatov was absent with a knee injury.
However England pair Gary Neville and Owen Hargreaves, who has suffered a recurrence of his knee problem, have been ruled out through injury and have not made the trip to Denmark.
Midfielder Michael Carrick (ankle) and goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak (groin) are also missing from Alex Ferguson's squad as he looks to win at Aalborg to ease the pressure for the latter group stage matches.
“Having dropped two points in our first game it is important we get it right against Aalborg. Going to Villarreal for a win will be very difficult and the last thing we need is to be going to Parkhead (Celtic) needing three points to go through,†Ferguson told reporters.
Owen Hargreaves and Gary Neville have been left out of the Manchester United squad for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Aalborg.
Hargreaves is struggling with a knee injury that has troubled him since his arrival from Bayern Munich last season, and has been left at home for further treatment. However, Neville's absence is less obvious. The club have not confirmed the reason behind Neville's absence, however, he has only just returned to action after almost 18 months on the sidelines following major ankle surgery.
Otherwise, Ferguson has a full strength squad to pick from, as United look to kick-start their defence of the trophy, with Dimitar Berbatov, Carlos Tevez, Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney vying for a place in attack.
Manchester United (from): Van der Sar, Amos, Rafael, Brown, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evans, Evra, O'Shea, Fletcher, Ronaldo, Anderson, Scholes, Park, Giggs, Nani, Gibson, Berbatov, Tevez, Rooney, Welbeck.
Berbatov and Scholes in frame for Aalborg trip
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MANCHESTER, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Holders Manchester United are likely to give striker Dimitar Berbatov a Champions League debut and also have midfielder Paul Scholes back from suspension when they look for a first Group E win at Aalborg on Tuesday.
Scholes missed United's opening 0-0 draw with Villarreal following his sending off in last month's European Super Cup final while recent signing Berbatov was absent with a knee injury.
However England pair Gary Neville and Owen Hargreaves, who has suffered a recurrence of his knee problem, have been ruled out through injury and have not made the trip to Denmark.
Midfielder Michael Carrick (ankle) and goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak (groin) are also missing from Alex Ferguson's squad as he looks to win at Aalborg to ease the pressure for the latter group stage matches.
“Having dropped two points in our first game it is important we get it right against Aalborg. Going to Villarreal for a win will be very difficult and the last thing we need is to be going to Parkhead (Celtic) needing three points to go through,†Ferguson told reporters.
Fergie will be more conservative and may drop players for this encounter. I would prefer he start with a strong attacking 4-4-2; get 3 by half time, if possible, then ring the changes. I take nothing away from the home team, they got where they are by playing football. In European competition underestimation of opponents can cause real time grief. (I bet Arsenal never underestimate Hull again!!! hahaha!). I can see Rafael starting, and Evans possibly, with Berbatov and Tevez up front. I hope its the same team that finished at Bolton but I doubt it.
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Boss: We'll show respect
Sir Alex Ferguson insists he has learned the Champions League lessons of Copenhagen as United prepare to take on another unfancied Danish team in the shape of Aalborg BK.
Two years ago an under-strength Reds squad travelled to FC Copenhagen in control of Group F and needing only a point to qualify for the knockout stages.
But United put in a lacklustre performance to lose 1-0 and, after a further defeat to Celtic, were forced to beat Benfica in the final game to progress.
It's a situation Ferguson is determined to avoid this time around, and that means fielding his strongest team in the Energi Nord Arena on Tuesday.
"The most important thing is that Aalborg get our respect," the Reds boss told the pre-match press conference on Monday.
"They are a small club, with only 10,000 fans, but we must make sure we don’t fall into any traps and play to our best level.
"Two years ago we made a mistake in picking our team against Copenhagen because we were in a comfortable position in the group, and we ended up scrapping away for qualification, so we’ll definitely field our strongest team this time."
Aalborg claimed a creditable goalless draw away at Celtic in their opening Champions League game, and Ferguson admits he was impressed by the
Danes' work ethic and compact gameplan which frustrated their Scottish opponents.
But the United manager warned that after an identical result against Villarreal at Old Trafford on Matchday 1, his side are much better prepared to claim a first win of their Champions League defence on Tuesday.
"Aalborg are a small club who have reached the Champions League, which is an enormous achievement in itself," Ferguson continued.
"Then the result they got in the first game was fantastic, given Celtic’s outstanding home record in the Champions League.
"One defeat for Celtic in all those years is a measure of how important that result was for Aalborg, so it makes it interesting for us.
"But Villarreal got us at a good time, when we were still advancing towards our best form, and I think we’re in much better shape now.
"The players realise how important qualifying for the next stage is. The competition kicks off properly at the end of February, and if we get to that stage, then we’ve as good a chance as anyone.
"We have a difficult game on Tuesday because they will be well motivated and will have fantastic support, so we have to handle these things and hopefully get the right result."
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Sir Alex Ferguson insists he has learned the Champions League lessons of Copenhagen as United prepare to take on another unfancied Danish team in the shape of Aalborg BK.
Two years ago an under-strength Reds squad travelled to FC Copenhagen in control of Group F and needing only a point to qualify for the knockout stages.
But United put in a lacklustre performance to lose 1-0 and, after a further defeat to Celtic, were forced to beat Benfica in the final game to progress.
It's a situation Ferguson is determined to avoid this time around, and that means fielding his strongest team in the Energi Nord Arena on Tuesday.
"The most important thing is that Aalborg get our respect," the Reds boss told the pre-match press conference on Monday.
"They are a small club, with only 10,000 fans, but we must make sure we don’t fall into any traps and play to our best level.
"Two years ago we made a mistake in picking our team against Copenhagen because we were in a comfortable position in the group, and we ended up scrapping away for qualification, so we’ll definitely field our strongest team this time."
Aalborg claimed a creditable goalless draw away at Celtic in their opening Champions League game, and Ferguson admits he was impressed by the
Danes' work ethic and compact gameplan which frustrated their Scottish opponents.
But the United manager warned that after an identical result against Villarreal at Old Trafford on Matchday 1, his side are much better prepared to claim a first win of their Champions League defence on Tuesday.
"Aalborg are a small club who have reached the Champions League, which is an enormous achievement in itself," Ferguson continued.
"Then the result they got in the first game was fantastic, given Celtic’s outstanding home record in the Champions League.
"One defeat for Celtic in all those years is a measure of how important that result was for Aalborg, so it makes it interesting for us.
"But Villarreal got us at a good time, when we were still advancing towards our best form, and I think we’re in much better shape now.
"The players realise how important qualifying for the next stage is. The competition kicks off properly at the end of February, and if we get to that stage, then we’ve as good a chance as anyone.
"We have a difficult game on Tuesday because they will be well motivated and will have fantastic support, so we have to handle these things and hopefully get the right result."
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Aalborg are going to raise their game for this and I'm delighted SAF is taking a full strength team
Aalborg is gonna give one hella of an effort to try and beat Manchester United. SAF has learned not to underestimate the opposing teams. I would prefer Berbatov, Rooney, and Tevez on the front line to score some early goals so that they can relax near the end.
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Ferguson says his side are expecting a tough battle against Aalborg
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will play all his big-name stars in Tuesday's Champions League Group E trip to play AaB Aalborg.
Ferguson rested players for his side's last visit to Denmark, in 2006, and saw a weakened side lose to FC Copenhagen.
The United boss said: "I don't have any fears about complacency with this side.
"But we made a mistake with the team against Copenhagen and ended up scrapping to qualify. This time I will play my strongest team."
They are playing Manchester United, they will have a sell-out crowd and the whole town will be up for it
That means Cristiano Ronaldo, Paul Scholes, Wayne Rooney and Dimitar Berbatov are all likely to feature.
Having drawn their opening game against Villarreal at Old Trafford a fortnight ago, Ferguson knows United cannot afford another slip-up if they are to progress from a tricky group that also includes Celtic.
"The players know how important qualifying is," he added.
"Having dropped two points in our first game it is important we get it right against Aalborg.
"Going to Villarreal for a win will be very difficult and the last thing we need is to be going to Parkhead needing three points to go through.
"We need to get to February because that is when the tournament really takes off.
And Ferguson is not taking anything for granted ahead of his side's visit to the compact 10,500-capacity Aalborg Stadion.
"Aalborg were lucky to get a draw at Celtic but they will be at home and my old mate Bruce Rioch will have them fired up," said Ferguson.
"They are playing Manchester United, they will have a sell-out crowd and the whole town will be up for it. Danish clubs are always battlers."
Source BBC Sports.
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Ferguson says his side are expecting a tough battle against Aalborg
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will play all his big-name stars in Tuesday's Champions League Group E trip to play AaB Aalborg.
Ferguson rested players for his side's last visit to Denmark, in 2006, and saw a weakened side lose to FC Copenhagen.
The United boss said: "I don't have any fears about complacency with this side.
"But we made a mistake with the team against Copenhagen and ended up scrapping to qualify. This time I will play my strongest team."
They are playing Manchester United, they will have a sell-out crowd and the whole town will be up for it
That means Cristiano Ronaldo, Paul Scholes, Wayne Rooney and Dimitar Berbatov are all likely to feature.
Having drawn their opening game against Villarreal at Old Trafford a fortnight ago, Ferguson knows United cannot afford another slip-up if they are to progress from a tricky group that also includes Celtic.
"The players know how important qualifying is," he added.
"Having dropped two points in our first game it is important we get it right against Aalborg.
"Going to Villarreal for a win will be very difficult and the last thing we need is to be going to Parkhead needing three points to go through.
"We need to get to February because that is when the tournament really takes off.
And Ferguson is not taking anything for granted ahead of his side's visit to the compact 10,500-capacity Aalborg Stadion.
"Aalborg were lucky to get a draw at Celtic but they will be at home and my old mate Bruce Rioch will have them fired up," said Ferguson.
"They are playing Manchester United, they will have a sell-out crowd and the whole town will be up for it. Danish clubs are always battlers."
Source BBC Sports.
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Saganowski Takes Aim At United
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Aalborg striker Marek Saganowski is eager to prove himself against some of the best players in Europe when he faces Manchester United in this evening...
“Playing against Manchester United is a dream come true,†Saganowski said in The Sun.
“I came to Aalborg because they were in the Champions League and this will be one of the biggest matches of my career.â€
Aalborg come into tonight's Champions League clash after securing a creditable draw against Celtic in their opening fixture of Group E.
The Danish champions are hoping to replicate the feats of their rivals Copenhagen, who inflicted a humiliating defeat upon United two years ago.
And Saganowski, who is on-loan from Southampton after failing to fire last term, is confident of breaching what is perhaps the most formidable defence in England.
“United are a fantastic team with some unbelievable players but I believe we can win and I can score against them,†added the Polish international.
“I did not get many goals last season but this is a fresh start for me and I have faith in my ability even against people like Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic.â€
Kieran Quentin
http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=888546
Aalborg striker Marek Saganowski is eager to prove himself against some of the best players in Europe when he faces Manchester United in this evening...
“Playing against Manchester United is a dream come true,†Saganowski said in The Sun.
“I came to Aalborg because they were in the Champions League and this will be one of the biggest matches of my career.â€
Aalborg come into tonight's Champions League clash after securing a creditable draw against Celtic in their opening fixture of Group E.
The Danish champions are hoping to replicate the feats of their rivals Copenhagen, who inflicted a humiliating defeat upon United two years ago.
And Saganowski, who is on-loan from Southampton after failing to fire last term, is confident of breaching what is perhaps the most formidable defence in England.
“United are a fantastic team with some unbelievable players but I believe we can win and I can score against them,†added the Polish international.
“I did not get many goals last season but this is a fresh start for me and I have faith in my ability even against people like Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic.â€
Kieran Quentin
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