kas wrote:but I most certainly doubt the "he is doubtful for the Barça game" predictions from Inter.
UK_Andy wrote:Despite how impressive Inter were in the first leg i think it would be far to presumptuous to write Barcelona out of this tie. They are a class act and capable of running riot over any team at the Nou Camp. Snejdder would be a massive miss for Inter if the rumours are true, as he is essentially the puppet-master who pulls the strings for Mourinho's side. Whatever happens it promises to be a cracking encounter - and i think the winner of the Champions League will come from this game.
Inter's Wesley Sneijder Wins Fitness Battle & Will Play Against Barcelona
Good news for Inter as Sniejder makes the grade...
By Salvatore Landolina
Inter playmaker Wesley Sneijder is back in training, fit and ready to play against Barcelona in the Champions League, according to Sky Sport 24.
There were fears the Dutch midfielder would have to miss the game because of a muscular strain he picked up against Atalanta on Saturday. He was substituted 45 minutes into the Nerazzurri's 3-1 win.
It meant Sneijder was unable to train on Sunday and Monday, having sessions with the club physiotherapist instead.
But he is now ready to start after returning to full training on Tuesday. Sneijder performed various drills with the team under Jose Mourinho's eyes.
The squad will travel to Barcelona from Milan this afternoon, boarding a flight at 15:00. Dejan Stankovic, who is suspended, will also be included in the squad.
Mario Balotelli is expected to head to Spain, despite last week's antics in the semi-final first leg. He trained with the squad today as well.
Mou announces squad for Barcelona
Goalkeepers: 1 Francesco Toldo, 12 Julio Cesar, 21 Paolo Orlandoni, 51 Vid Belec.
Defenders: 2 Ivan Cordoba, 4 Javier Zanetti, 6 Lucio, 13 Maicon, 23 Marco Materazzi, 25 Walter Samuel, 26 Cristian Chivu, 39 Davide Santon.
Midfielders: 5 Dejan Stankovic, 7 Ricardo Quaresma, 8 Thiago Motta, 10 Wesley Sneijder, 11 Sulley Muntari, 15 Rene Krhin, 17 Mariga, 19 Esteban Cambiasso.
Strikers: 9 Samuel Eto'o, 22 Diego Milito, 27 Goran Pandev, 45 Mario Balotelli, 89 Marko Arnautovic.
bluenine wrote:UK_Andy wrote:Despite how impressive Inter were in the first leg i think it would be far to presumptuous to write Barcelona out of this tie. They are a class act and capable of running riot over any team at the Nou Camp. Snejdder would be a massive miss for Inter if the rumours are true, as he is essentially the puppet-master who pulls the strings for Mourinho's side. Whatever happens it promises to be a cracking encounter - and i think the winner of the Champions League will come from this game.
Yup, I agree. This tie is far from over. Inter will have to repeat performance in a very hostile environment to ensure passage, and thats easier said than done against this Barca side. IMO this Barca said is the best club side I have seen since Milan of the "flying dutchmen". It won't be easy.
BoBo Vieri 32 wrote:Mou has revealed nine players who will be starting the match tomorrow in his press-conference, and they are: Julio Cesar, Lucio, Maicon, Samuel, Zanetti, Cambiasso, Sneijder, Eto'o and Milito. The other two will probably be Thiago Motta and Goran Pandev.
Robben = just a facking runnerAxeslammer wrote:Robben wants to play Midget in the final, so : come on the Inter !
I am surprisingly not confident at all. I can easily see Barca overturning this lead, infact I wouldn't be too surprised if Braca are 2 up within 30 minutes, considering the slow starts we have been having of late. But a lot depends on Inter's response, we are capable of getting a satisfactory result... so its a game one MUST watch, ANYTHING can happenkas wrote:Bluenine, Abundance, what are your predictions for tonight? Must be optimistic?
Barrilete wrote:now, I don't really get this, when did the Camp Nou became such a boiler turning the heat and pressure on rivals???they usually are like little lambs, who dissapear when the results aren't the expected
Barcelona Fans Attack Inter Coach Jose Mourinho - Report
Mourinho escaped unhurt following a fan attack...
By Salvatore Landolina
Inter coach Jose Mourinho was left stunned and shaken after Barcelona fans attacked the vehicle he was travelling in on Tuesday night, according to Il Corriere dello Sport. Mourinho got into a vehicle laid on by UEFA following his pre-match press conference, but he did not get very far. A group of Barcelona fans waiting outside marauded down the street and caught up with the car.
Once there, they started to spit and kick at it, punching windows, throwing cans, bottles and cigarette packets as the coach looked on from inside. At one point, fans on both sides of the vehicle started to rock it in an attempt to topple it over onto its side.
Luckily, the local police were quick to intervene and they dispersed the crowd, leaving a stunned Mourinho to proceed with his journey. It was the second attack within hours, after a previous one when Inter players were heckled at the airport. Security has been stepped up with bodyguards stationed at every entrance and exit of the Inter team hotel.
bluenine wrote:Barrilete wrote:now, I don't really get this, when did the Camp Nou became such a boiler turning the heat and pressure on rivals???they usually are like little lambs, who dissapear when the results aren't the expected
Mary had a little lamb....
Barcelona Fans Attack Inter Coach Jose Mourinho - Report
Mourinho escaped unhurt following a fan attack...
By Salvatore Landolina
Inter coach Jose Mourinho was left stunned and shaken after Barcelona fans attacked the vehicle he was travelling in on Tuesday night, according to Il Corriere dello Sport. Mourinho got into a vehicle laid on by UEFA following his pre-match press conference, but he did not get very far. A group of Barcelona fans waiting outside marauded down the street and caught up with the car.
Once there, they started to spit and kick at it, punching windows, throwing cans, bottles and cigarette packets as the coach looked on from inside. At one point, fans on both sides of the vehicle started to rock it in an attempt to topple it over onto its side.
Luckily, the local police were quick to intervene and they dispersed the crowd, leaving a stunned Mourinho to proceed with his journey. It was the second attack within hours, after a previous one when Inter players were heckled at the airport. Security has been stepped up with bodyguards stationed at every entrance and exit of the Inter team hotel.
kas wrote:bluenine wrote:Barrilete wrote:now, I don't really get this, when did the Camp Nou became such a boiler turning the heat and pressure on rivals???they usually are like little lambs, who dissapear when the results aren't the expected
Mary had a little lamb....
Barcelona Fans Attack Inter Coach Jose Mourinho - Report
Mourinho escaped unhurt following a fan attack...
By Salvatore Landolina
Inter coach Jose Mourinho was left stunned and shaken after Barcelona fans attacked the vehicle he was travelling in on Tuesday night, according to Il Corriere dello Sport. Mourinho got into a vehicle laid on by UEFA following his pre-match press conference, but he did not get very far. A group of Barcelona fans waiting outside marauded down the street and caught up with the car.
Once there, they started to spit and kick at it, punching windows, throwing cans, bottles and cigarette packets as the coach looked on from inside. At one point, fans on both sides of the vehicle started to rock it in an attempt to topple it over onto its side.
Luckily, the local police were quick to intervene and they dispersed the crowd, leaving a stunned Mourinho to proceed with his journey. It was the second attack within hours, after a previous one when Inter players were heckled at the airport. Security has been stepped up with bodyguards stationed at every entrance and exit of the Inter team hotel.
Players getting heckled at the airport is hardly an "attack"
But yeah, there was also a group of "fans" that tried to create a disturbance at Inter's hotel at around 1am or so last night.
All this is a reflection of not just Barça's hatred for Mourinho, but the desperation to reach the final at the Bernabeu. As Mourinho said, it's an obsession and has been talked about since the day immediately after last year's final.
Home
