Euro Watch October 31st
Zanetti: Lets Stay Calm
Inter Milan captain Javier Zanetti has called for calm after the Nerazzurri were involved in two consecutive goalless draws.
I realize it hasn’t been the greatest week for Inter but some good news going forward is that they have kept clean sheets against two good teams in Genoa and Fiorentina. I’d be more worried if Inter were drawing 1-1 or 2-2 since at some point the goals will come and if the back line can keep clean sheets, wins will start to rack up again.
Gallas injury adds to Wenger backline woes
Arsene Wenger’s problems at centre-back have been complicated by a hamstring injury to Arsenal skipper William Gallas ahead of Saturday’s clash at Stoke.
Arsenal will be fine without Gallas against Stoke. Bad timing for them having to face Arsenal on the heels of that crushing draw against Tottenham mid week.
Carvalho facing injury lay-off
Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho is facing three weeks on the sidelines after limping out of Wednesday night’s 3-0 victory over Hull City.
Getting old sucks with the injuries starting to mount for Carvalho.
Real Madrid medical chief: De la Red OK
Ruben de la Red spent the night in hospital after the Real Madrid midfielder collapsed during last night’s Copa del Rey tie at Real Union.
Always scary seeing a player collapse on the field so I’m glad de la Red is ok. Still remembering seeing Miklos Feher collapse and pass away while playing for Benfica. The visual of those players/coaches crying is something I could never erase.