Red Devils to face tough test against in form Los Che, while Nezzauuri look to bounce back -
It looks like a great Wednesday night in store, with several ties, including an absolute cracker that literally could go either way in Spain between two very big clubs.
After enduring a frustrating goalless draw at home to Rangers in their opening Champions League fixture, Manchester United face a tricky task away at in-form VALENCIA as they aim to pick up their first European win of the season.
They have have been far from convincing so far this season, drawing all three of their Premier League away games, and come into Wednesday’s fixture on the back of a 2-2 draw with Bolton Wanderers, a game in which they had to come from behind twice to salvage a point.
That was not the only setback for Sir Alex Ferguson’s men at the Reebok with both Wayne Rooney and Ryan Giggs picking up knocks which will rule them out of the trip to the Mestalla, crucial injures with won’t help given the style that Los Che play in.
It’s obvious that Man Utd won’t panic, but this is no easy place to go and injuries to key men could stop them, especially with Valencia having a fully fit squad.
The Los Che will also be full of confidence after taking 13 points from their opening five games of the season to top La Liga ahead of both Barcelona and Real Madrid.
They’ve made light of a summer exodus which saw a number of good players leave, including, avid Villa, David Silva, Carlos Marchena, Alexis and Nikola Zigic. However, they do look stronger than ever and will be able to call upon Juan Mata, Joaquin, Pablo Hernandez, Ever Banega and David Albeda, all positive signings.
I realize the match could go either way, but I’m willing to chance the home team at decent odds.
Over in Italy, holders INTER MILAN lost to a last minute goal at Roma & had to come from behind to draw their opening game, but it’s worth remembering that Roma came very close to doing the double against Inter last season (they lost the Italian Coppa final to Inter & were only beaten 3 points in the League, losing out in the final day).
They will have to be sharp to beat Werder Bremen, but the German side haven't won away in the Champions League in their last seven attempts, while Inter have only lost three of their last 24 in Europe at the San Siro.
To add to that, Inter can still call on a very strong squad despite the injures to Groan Pandev and Diego Miltio, with Samuel Eto’o, Wesley Snejider, Countinho and a full defence being available to them.
Over in Britain, Tottenham will find that Twente are no pushovers, so they are too short at 4/5, while I don’t think either Rangers or Bursaspor are up to much, so that game is really best left alone with Rangers looking ridiculously short at evs. Barca will have to work hard with Messi out on a tough trip to Rubin, while
Hapoel and Lyon lost at the weekend, so now is not the time to back either, while I’d fancy Benfica if they didn’t have to go to Schalke, with Copenhagen and Panatahnkios looking too close to call.
Recommendations
Inter to beat Werder Bremen (8/13 Boylesports, Betfred, Blue Sq, Paddy Power, 888 Sport, Ladbrokes, Coral, William Hill)
Valencia to beat Man Utd (6/4 General, 17/10 Betfred, Ladbrokes, William Hill)
Valencia draw no bet against Man Utd (5/6 general)
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