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Alex Song: Arsenal can't focus on Ibrahimovic in Champions League clash with AC Milan
The Cameroonian international believes it would be foolish to concentrate solely on the threat of the Swede, given the strength in depth the Italian champions possess
15 Feb 2012 12:04:00
By Sean Kilgallon
Alex Song has warned Arsenal cannot afford to concentrate too much on the threat of AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic when the two sides meet on Wednesday evening.
With Arsene Wenger's men taking on the Italian giants in the last 16 of the Champions League, many eyes will be on the two goal scorers, Ibrahimovic and Robin Van Persie.
The Swede has netted 15 goals in 19 games, but Song believes the quality the Rossoneri possess throughout their ranks means it would be dangerous to single out any individual.
"When we go on the pitch we always just want to do the job. We can't just try to focus on one player, we need to focus on their whole team and try to play how we want to play.
“I think it is a very important game for us, the Champions League is always something special to play in.
"We are going to come up against a very good team and we know that Milan have good players. They are a big club."
Despite the strength of the Italian side, the Cameroonian seemed confident of his side's chances.
“Arsenal have one style of play, it doesn't matter who we play against,” he told Arsenal TV.
“We just need to play like we do every time and I think if we play the way we have done in the last couple of games we have the opportunity to do something great."
Wednesday's match will also be the first time Song has visited the San Siro, and the Cameroonian is looking forward to the experience.
“I have never played at the San Siro so it is a very good thing for me," he added.
"I've looked forward to this game and I just want to give my best to help the team. Everyone will be ready to do their job to make the fans happy.”
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With Arsene Wenger's men taking on the Italian giants in the last 16 of the Champions League, many eyes will be on the two goal scorers, Ibrahimovic and Robin Van Persie.
The Swede has netted 15 goals in 19 games, but Song believes the quality the Rossoneri possess throughout their ranks means it would be dangerous to single out any individual.
"When we go on the pitch we always just want to do the job. We can't just try to focus on one player, we need to focus on their whole team and try to play how we want to play.
“I think it is a very important game for us, the Champions League is always something special to play in.
"We are going to come up against a very good team and we know that Milan have good players. They are a big club."
Despite the strength of the Italian side, the Cameroonian seemed confident of his side's chances.
“Arsenal have one style of play, it doesn't matter who we play against,” he told Arsenal TV.
“We just need to play like we do every time and I think if we play the way we have done in the last couple of games we have the opportunity to do something great."
Wednesday's match will also be the first time Song has visited the San Siro, and the Cameroonian is looking forward to the experience.
“I have never played at the San Siro so it is a very good thing for me," he added.
"I've looked forward to this game and I just want to give my best to help the team. Everyone will be ready to do their job to make the fans happy.”
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