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draw results Champions League group stage 2009/2010 representatives commented on the “Rubin”, CSKA Moscow, Kiev, “Dynamo,” “Barcelona” and “Manchester United”.

The first floor was taken by the president of CSKA Evgeny Giner:

– Group level and is very interesting. “Manchester United”, of course, stands alone. In the previous two seasons, this team played in the finals of the Champions League. English Premier League is very highly regarded in Europe as “MJ” as we know, is the title of champion of the country.

– Do not think that after the recent departure of the “Real” Ronaldo attacking potential manchestertsev weak for at least half?

– I can not agree with it. In many high-quality team players, and “Man” is still able to demonstrate a fantastic game.

– you perfectly familiar with the German football. Tell me, what constitutes a “Wolfsburg”?

– Last season, when he worked there, Felix Magath, it was a very strong team. As it looks now, I do not know.

– What can you say about “Besiktas”?

– I think Zico, who worked in Turkey, has a full understanding of it.

– Objectives of soldiers to the outcome of the draw not changed?

– None. Prepared to repeat what I said to you a couple of days ago for CSKA is the time to go to the playoffs of the Champions League.

couple of comments made and the Brazilian coach Zico army:

– We were in a serious company. The mere fact that CSKA will face the champions of England, Germany and Turkey, says a lot. But try to get out of the tournament in the spring.

– agree that “Manchester United” – a favorite group?

– Of course. Last year the team won the most prestigious Eurocup, and this appeared in the final. In my opinion, “MU” stands out from the total number, but we “Besiktas” and “Wolfsburg” have an equal chance of reaching the playoffs. I note this fact: The team – member of our group has recently changed. Of Manchester, left a key player – Cristiano Ronaldo. CSKA left Yuri Zhirkov, who also played a key role. And from “Wolfsburg” went head coach, under whose leadership the club has achieved unprecedented success.

next took the floor and the president of Kiev “Dynamo” Igor Surkis.

– The fact that your club will once again compete with Russia, adding pepper tournament?

– Naturally. We are nostalgic treat championship of the Soviet Union, and the matches between “Dynamo” and “Ruby” certainly cause a stir in Kiev as well as in Kazan fans. In addition, it will be interesting to compare our championships.

– Do not think that ended up in the “Group of Death”?

– Group as a group. I am sure that “Ruby”, as “Dynamo” will pose the problem out in the next stage of the competition. CSKA also got into a strong company. We can not say that the army is much weaker team. The main thing – to make progress. Last year, “Miner” became the strongest group in third place, moved into the UEFA Cup and won the tournament. And we played with him in the semifinals. And tomorrow I will be rooting for the Donetsk club with renewed energy: if the “Miner” will overcome the “Barcelona”, and then my players will have confidence in the charge that they had the strength to cope with this team. The psychological factor is very important. We have a wise head coach who knows how to build a strategy and overcome difficult barriers.

– Given that the Kiev “Dynamo” Valery Gazzaev works, go to CSKA Moscow, you probably do not like?

– None. I'm friends with Eugene Lennorovichem Gineroi and I did not want to see confrontation on the negative impact on our personal relationships.

But sporting director of “Barcelona” Cheeky Begiristayn admitted:

– It's a pity that we start in Milan. I would prefer to start the match with the “Inter” in his field. The more that the competition promises to be a principal, given the transition to our team Ibrahimovic. In Kiev certainly have difficult. Last year we were in a group with “Shakhtar” and on the road have experienced serious problems. I think, “Dinamo” – club about the same level. As for the “Ruby”, then, frankly, to me about him almost nothing is known. Worried about what will make a long journey.

Executive Director of “Man Utd” by David Gill said the following:

– A trip to Moscow, we did not scare. In Manchester, too, is cold. Moreover, the “Luzhniki” – happy for the club stadium. After all, we won it in the spring of 2008 a fantastic victory over the “Chelsea” in the Champions League final.

In turn, the head coach, “MU” Sir Alex Ferguson on the club's official website said lots so:

– We have a very tough match, especially for trips to Russia and Turkey. CSKA Moscow in recent years has made tremendous progress in Turkey is always hard to play, regardless of the opponent. Familiar enough with the “Wolfsburg”: the team last season in the Bundesliga games showed a very good football.

Fast forward to the camp of the defending champion and current leader of the Russian championship, “Rubin”.

– I am very pleased with the result of the draw – even happy – said Kurban Berdiyev. – It is because the fans will see Kazan at our stadium three European giants – “Barcelona”, “Inter” and Kiev “Dynamo”. All of our competitors, no doubt, very strong, the slightest relaxation they will not forgive, so we are waiting for a very complex and interesting games. But in the end all will play.

– Strong contenders, no doubt about it – the Russian national team striker admitted and Kazan “Rubin” Alexander Bukharov. – Playing with them will bring us invaluable experience and will raise the image of the Republic and Kazan. Personally, I really wanted to play with “Barcelona”, so I'm pleased with the results of the draw. In recent years, I very impressed by the freshman game, “Barcelona” Zlatan Ibrahimovic – a Swede original style. It will be interesting to see him on the field and, if possible – be sure to swap shirts. But the “Inter” with the people of Kiev – contestants are not less interesting. Although, of course, “Barcelona” in our group stands alone. So in fact before going out on the field at all chances are equal. We will prove competitive in a dispute with such strong competitors. I think, in front of the crowded stands of the central stadium in Kazan, we are capable of much. And in “Camp Nou” we just do not hamstring zatryasutsya: the current “Ruby” – an experienced team.

on materials Sport-Express Soviet Sports and the official site Manchester United.

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