Sneijder saw at Inter

Wounded before moving to Inter in Kiev to defy the Dynamo, Wesley Sneijder was uncertain for this crucial encounter in the Champions League for the Italian champion in 2009. Finally tenured despite a persistent injury to the thigh, the Netherlands, chased by Real Madrid in the offseason, has literally saved his family after the opening goal from Shevchenko to the premises. With an assist for Milito and implementation, the midfielder proved he still had his place in a world class team.

After his success against Dynamo Kiev, Inter Milan can thank Spain and especially Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, the two behemoths of the Liga, handed them respectively Wesley Sneijder and Samuel Eto'o during the last transfer window summer. If Internazionale never too aptly named, the team coached by José Mourinho already feels the importance of these two players in his class and his performance.

Two goals, three assists in Serie A

Barred by the arrival of Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo or Benzema in the actual White House, the Dutch, who had done so badly in France with the Netherlands at Euro 2008 (4-1) gave agreed to join the training Lombard, August 26 last. For a salary estimated at four million euros per season and a transfer valued at 15 million euros, the playmaker then joined the Nerazzurri just before the start of Serie A.

And since the start of the season, José Mourinho did not complain about the performance of his midfielder. Responsible for feeding Milito and Eto'o in good balls, the Dutch burden on opposing defenses with his sense of the pass and turns sometimes even goalscorer to ease his teammates. During his seven first tenure with the club in Serie A Lombard, Wesley Sneijder scored twice, each time decisive against Udinese (2-1) October 3 last, and against Catania (2-1) 24 the same month. Also responsible for three goals in the league by as much caviar, this shooter kick has a full range on the offensive.

The bluff Mourinho

Wounded with the Netherlands in a friendly match against Japan, September 5 last, the 58 international selections package was announced by his technician two days before moving Interis Kiev. The day before the game, Sneijder was just uncertain and was even part of the group convened by the Portuguese coach. And finally on the lawn to kick off this important match in the Champions League on Wednesday evening, a native of Utrecht gave a great performance and helped his team to reverse the trend after an outstanding achievement Shevchenko for Dynamo Kiev in the first period.

Able to take the meantime, Wesley Sneijder has allowed Diego Milito to equalize for the decisive second pass of the season in C1, before scoring the winning goal a minute from the end of regulation time. A goal could be crucial in the context of an Italian qualification for the 8th finals. In a group also identified and which contains the FC Barcelona, European champions in title, the native of Utrecht, formed in the hard school of Ajax enabled the club to turn the top of their pool two days of end. It will take Inter to do a little more hope to emerge victorious from the Nou Camp, where Barcelona is waiting for November 24 next. But with a point ahead, the Italians have improved the bar after three null results in this test. And Wesley Sneijder, passer as scorer, there is not nothing!

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When Leonardo replace Ronnie

It should be the cornerstone of the new device of the AC Milan of Leonardo but Scolari was forced to revise its goals down with Ronaldinho. Winner of the Golden Foot 2009 for his entire career, the Brazilian is content, however, his new position, he who had started on the bench against Udinese and Atalanta in the league and cons OM Champions League . In a role of left wing, "Dinho" has taken place in the starting lineup. It's already that!

It would be a worthy successor to Kaka, who left the AC Milan to Real Madrid and the sum of 63 million euros during the last summer transfer window. Leonardo promoted to coach after the departure of Carlo Ancelotti for the Blues of Chelsea, the technician counted more than ever on his compatriot to revitalize the team and organize the game to a position of central midfielder.

And obviously, despite good intentions, the new technician is unable to give a boost to the career of a player on the decline since his last season at FC Barcelona in 2007-2008. Teaching at the first performance of his team in Serie A, Ronaldinho had then convinced the person behind what were two strikers Pato and Borriello. Despite a successful cons outside Siena (1-2), the Rossoneri had hardly proved attractive in the game

A disastrous start to the season

Then came the turn of Inter Milan and Livorno to question the choice of new club technician Lombard obtaining excellent results. The Nerazzurri had thrashed AC Milan in his den of San Siro on a score of 4-0, while Livorno had obtained a good result home draw (0-0). Worse, every time playmaker Ronnie had been replaced during the second period, after 63 minutes of play the first time and after 55 minutes when traveling in Tuscany.

Despite a poor start to the season, Ronaldinho has always, however, refused to enter into a debate tactic that it was the best place. At one point guard game that requires talent to entertain the attackers but also a replacement to relieve defensive midfielder alongside him, the Brazilian seems to run out of condition.

Asked at the Golden Foot 2009 he was the lucky winner for his entire career, not for his last season in Milan, Ronnie largely satisfied his new position, namely left-winger. "It is a moment of great joy, is a very important prize which was won by many great players. It is therefore a great pleasure for me to attend this evening" he explained to the microphone Football.fr during the award ceremony, before talking about her new life in Milan: "Now I hope to get a good season with Milan to return to selection and try to go until the World Cup" .

From playmaker at left wing

Too just physically in a 4-4-2 start to the season, Ronnie does not yet disavowed his coach explained: "Yes, I like this feature, for me there is no desire to play in playmaker l The important thing is that Leonardo do best for us and this way it's good for everybody. I think we can do better, have more concentrated and chaining good games. We need games reference chaining three, four matches. Currently, what is lacking in my opinion to Milan. "

For four games, AC Milan is actually better but Ronaldinho has changed its position and balance training Lombard suffers with 3 successes, including one against Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu in the Champions League (2 -- 3), and one result no one in Naples (2-2) Wednesday night at the 10th day of Serie A. If it has not been decisive in this game system, Milan is more lopsided in the midfield. "My goal is to do my best to help Milan return and first places in the ranking," he explained also at the event held in Monte Carlo. In left-winger, Ronaldinho has perhaps found its way to make ...

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Merida its peak spikes

Fran Merida has been the heroes of an evening, Wednesday. In scoring a superb goal, the middle left Spain 19 years has contributed to the victory of Arsenal against Liverpool (2-1), at the first knockout round of the Carling Cup. Londoners coach, Arsène Wenger, is also about the rave on his player. At the end of contract with Arsenal at the end of the season, the young talent brought in Barcelona is coveted ...

For the 7th consecutive time, the Gunners have reached the quarter-finals of the League Cup English. At the end of a game controlled perfectly, Arsenal eliminated Liverpool from the Reds on Wednesday at the Emirates Stadium in the fourth round (2-1). As usual in the Carling Cup, Arsène Wenger had made up with replacements and especially young people. Thus, the Spaniard Fran Merida, 19, was tenured in midfield. The match was high quality, like enjoying the French coach after the game: "It was a match between two top level teams wanted the win. It was more an evening of a European Cup night of Carling Cup, in terms of quality. "

A beautiful first goal for Arsenal

Fran Merida has contributed greatly to the quality of the match. Indeed, it was he who opened the scoring. At the corner of the penalty area, he let fly a left-footed shot that ends up in the window opposite. This is the first goal scored by the Spanish with Arsenal. After the meeting, baby Gunners' was delighted: "I scored my first goal for the club, I'm really happy, especially since we won against a strong team." He also explained the interest to young people like him in the League Cup: "The Carling Cup is really important for young people. Wenger gives us the opportunity to play but we must prove, as last night, we can do it. "

The French manager of Arsenal is full of praise for his protege. The technician of 60 years described the player born March 4, 1990 as a player "very technical. It must gain power, but as regards playing the game is perfect. It is a sensational player completely. Wenger wants in the future that includes the Merida team first. "I kept it because I think he has the qualities to join the first team. He arrived at Arsenal very young and he is in tune with the mentality of our training center. He plays football as the we want to advocate, "he said in the British newspaper The Sun.

Formed in Barcelona

Francisco Merida Perez, said "Fran Merida, was formed in the Masia, the training center in Barcelona. He left his club trainer for 16 years to join his idol and friend from childhood, Cesc Fabregas, he too left for Arsenal without having played a match with Barca. He was followed by major European clubs but has signed for Arsenal for 3.5 million euros. He played his first game with the Gunners in September 2007. He scored his first professional goal April 6, 2008 with Real Sociedad when he is sworn in 2007-2008. Arsène Wenger admits there were well formed: "It is a very good school. I kept it because I felt he had enough talent to break into the first team." Wenger said that he "has kept" because, indeed, his Spanish nugget is requested.

The Atletico and Sevilla in the ranks

In Spain, nobody has forgotten the prodigy Fran Merida. Taking advantage of his low playing time in the Premier League, FC Sevilla and Atletico Madrid would like to reduce the principal in the Iberian Peninsula. The Colchoneros prepare even a concrete offer for this winter. But there are whispers that Londoners have proposed in Merida, whose contract expires at the end of the season, a contract extension for five seasons. On the official website of Arsenal, the Spanish has confirmed that it was discussing with the club: "I do not know what will happen, but there are ongoing discussions with the club. With a little luck, everything will be fine. I'm really happy here and things are going better and better, so we'll see. " With his performance on Wednesday evening, more is facing a great team like Liverpool, no doubt Arsene Wenger should give a little more playing time to his protégé, especially if he does not want to risk going to see look elsewhere.

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