There are similarities between then an now; a team hailed for their attacking movement against one with a great defence; the best player in the world who threatened to run riot unless he was contained.
For Barcelona '94 there is Milan '07
For Milan '94 there is Liverpool '07
For Romario then there is Kaka now
In 2005 in the build up to the Juventus game, a lot of talk was about containing them for as long as possible and looking to nick a goal. So when we came flying out the blocks Juventus were completely off guard and two nil down before they knew what had happened. This was a team who had previously conceded 2 goals in the entire tournament.
In the '94 final it was defence against attack, except not the way Barcelona had predicted, and in the end, the "defensive" Milan walked off as 4 - 0 winners.
AC Milan enjoy having time on the ball, and they enjoy playing against sides who allow them space to attack. They don't like being put on the back foot. If we can remain compact without being afraid to attack in numbers, we can really hurt them.
Incredibly enough, I think this is a game in which Pennant can really shine.
For Barcelona '94 there is Milan '07
For Milan '94 there is Liverpool '07
For Romario then there is Kaka now
In 2005 in the build up to the Juventus game, a lot of talk was about containing them for as long as possible and looking to nick a goal. So when we came flying out the blocks Juventus were completely off guard and two nil down before they knew what had happened. This was a team who had previously conceded 2 goals in the entire tournament.
In the '94 final it was defence against attack, except not the way Barcelona had predicted, and in the end, the "defensive" Milan walked off as 4 - 0 winners.
AC Milan enjoy having time on the ball, and they enjoy playing against sides who allow them space to attack. They don't like being put on the back foot. If we can remain compact without being afraid to attack in numbers, we can really hurt them.
Incredibly enough, I think this is a game in which Pennant can really shine.
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