作者: jacksonkua 時間: 2007-11-9 11:48 AM 標題: Del Nido: I Hope Arsenal Play Their Kids Against Us
Del Nido: I Hope Arsenal Play Their Kids Against Us - 9 Nov 2007
José María del Nido is hoping that Arsenal play their second string when they visit Sevilla later this month for the crucial Champions League encounter.
The Andalucian club's president is aiming to finish top of the group, but does not think that Arsène Wenger would risk playing his reserve team players for such an important encounter.
Arsenal were held to a goalless draw by Slavia Prague on Wednesday as they fielded several youngsters, but Del Nido thinks it will be different in Sevilla.
"I do not believe that they will come playing at half speed because they will be playing for first place against Sevilla," he explained.
"It would please me greatly if they did bring their young players because it is very important for us to finish first so we can avoid teams like Chelsea or Manchester United."
Del Nido then reflected on the tragedy and difficulties that Sevilla have already faced this season which culminated with Juande Ramos leaving.
"The change of coach has been torturous," the president said. "It would be difficult to have more problems than the club has faced this season, but we have overcome them."
Despite that, the club supremo believes that Sevilla can still have confidence in mounting a late push for the championship as they have rediscovered their form.
"Can we dream about being the champions. We can dream and aspire to that, of course," he said.
"We will go out to win every game without underestimating anyone. We need to play with real spirit."作者: jacksonkua 時間: 2007-11-9 12:01 PM