|
|
Inter coach Rafael Benitez: Milan are title favourites? Well, that didn't help them against Liverpool in 2005
Rafael Benitez has told Milan they have nothing to shout about yet...
10 Sep 2010 16:55:00
By Salvatore Landolina
Inter coach Rafael Benitez has given Milan a cruel reminder of how carrying the favourites tag often backfires, by triggering memories of the night Liverpool beat them in the Champions League.
Rossoneri striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic said on Thursday that his side will beat Inter to everything, adding that they are clear favourites to scoop up all before them.
However, speaking in his pre-match press conference ahead of Saturday's Udinese clash, Benitez told Milan not to get ahead of themselves.
"This week I heard that Milan are the favourites to win everything. That was also the case against Liverpool [in 2005]," Benitez told the press.
"Everything was said before that game, until the end of the first half. After that things changed."
Former Milan ace Kaka, who played in the 2005 and 2007 Champions League finals against Liverpool, is now a transfer target for Inter.
But Benitez did not want to get drawn into the speculation as he treated the news with short shrift.
"Kaka is a player who is not in this team. I don't have to say anything. He is a good player, but I have a strong team and time to work," he added.
"We will see how we are in January."
|
Sign up with 188BET for a FREE bet up to £25 – Great Prices, Every Game |
|
Open an account with Sportingbet today and get up to £50 in free bets! |
|
Sign up with William Hill for a free bet up to £25 |
|
Sign up with bet365 for a free bet up to £200 |
|
Sign up with Paddy Power - Bet £10, Get £20! |
Rossoneri striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic said on Thursday that his side will beat Inter to everything, adding that they are clear favourites to scoop up all before them.
However, speaking in his pre-match press conference ahead of Saturday's Udinese clash, Benitez told Milan not to get ahead of themselves.
"This week I heard that Milan are the favourites to win everything. That was also the case against Liverpool [in 2005]," Benitez told the press.
"Everything was said before that game, until the end of the first half. After that things changed."
Former Milan ace Kaka, who played in the 2005 and 2007 Champions League finals against Liverpool, is now a transfer target for Inter.
But Benitez did not want to get drawn into the speculation as he treated the news with short shrift.
"Kaka is a player who is not in this team. I don't have to say anything. He is a good player, but I have a strong team and time to work," he added.
"We will see how we are in January."
Our 
provides the best breaking news online and our 
football fan community is unmatched worldwide. Never miss a thing again!
provides the best breaking news online and our football fan community is unmatched worldwide. Never miss a thing again!| Sign up with 188BET for a FREE bet up to £25 – Great Prices, Every Game |
|
| Open an account with Sportingbet today and get up to £50 in free bets! |
|
| Sign up with William Hill for a free bet up to £25 |
|
| Sign up with bet365 for a free bet up to £200 |
|
| Sign up with Paddy Power - Bet £10, Get £20! |
|
Inside Goal.Com
-
Welbeck convinces Hodgson he is the man to lead the line
England beat Norway 1-0 at Wembley, with the Manchester United man hitting an impressive winner to stake his claim for a starting spot at Euro 2012
-
How England player's chances were affected by Belgium victory
Ashley Young all but secured his place in the starting line-up against France while captain Steven Gerrard put a good shift in. Joe Hart, however, needs to remain focused
-
Poll: Who should have replaced Cahill in the England squad?
Martin Kelly has replaced Cahill in the Three Lions squad going to Poland and Ukraine, but would Rio Ferdinand or Micah Richards have been more deserving?
-
Cartoon: Terry & Cahill add to England's injury concerns
Goal.com cartoonist Omar Momani gives us his unique take on the football news of the day...
-
In Pictures: The best and worst kits at Euro 2012
The European Championship is just around the corner and Goal.com distinguishes between the trendy and the passe at the prestigious tournament
