Group B Preview (Nov. 24-25)
Dzeko will be without Grafite tomorrow.
CSKA Moscow vs VfL Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg have been in Russia for two days preparing for what is perhaps the most important match in the club’s history.
A win or draw would see the German Champions join Manchester United in the Round of 16. A loss gives Moscow the opportunity to qualify instead.
Wolfsburg is missing Grafite due to his suspension but Obafemi Martins will join Dzeko up front in attack. Moscow are missing Deividas Semberas in defence while Mark Gonzalez and Guilherme are both injured.
Player to watch:
Dzeko is definitely Wolfsburg’s go to star in the absence of Grafite. He only has four goals this season but he has the skill as he showed with his impressive goal scoring record with Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Match Prediction:
I predict that Wolfsburg wins 1-0.
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Manchester United vs Besiktas
United are one of the few European giants who clinched qualification with apparent ease. Liverpool are already out, Bayern Munich may not be far behind. While Barcelona, AC Milan, and Real Madrid have not been convincing thus far.
Ferguson has conceded that there are some very difficult groups but thinks his squad deserves credit.
“There are one or two more difficult groups than we anticipated,” he said. “The one with Rubin Kazan, Barcelona, Dynamo Kiev and Inter Milan is a real group of death.
“Madrid and Milan are in the same group and they are finding it difficult. Bayern Munich are struggling and Liverpool could be another big team out.
“It shows how tough it is to retain the cup as we nearly did and maybe our achievement has been underestimated because you see how difficult the others are finding it.”
Sir Alex will likely start a number of his young stars tomorrow with Danny Welbeck, Gabriel Obertan, Darron Gibson and Federico Macheda all expected to play.
Players to watch:
Gabriel Obertan will get his first start with the Red Devils and maybe we will all see what the Frenchman can really do.
Match Prediction:
I predict a 3-1 win for Manchester United.
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