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20.45 UC Sampdoria-Werder Bremen (1:3) 1 2.25 7/10
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Werder came to Genoa w/o following players: Naldo, second keeper Vander, Almeida (got injured on last match) and Aaron Hunt bc of a flu. Possibility that one of Arnautovic or Marin starts the match, but also, chances, to see both of them from the 1st min.
In italian club, there are also expected some changes compared with the 1st leg, Curci on goal, with Lucchini being suspended, Volta will be placed in center of defence in tandem with Gastaldello, on the right side, Stankevicius will find his space, Ziegler on the left. Poli isn't expected to start, that's why Dessena is to do so, along with him should be Palombo. Guberti will take Mannini's place on the left side of midfield, Semioli on the right one. While up-front, standard duo Cassano - Pazzini.
The question here is whether Werder can defend. Without Ozil there is nobody in the middle to hold the bold and organize the play.
Frings is getting older, not as solid defensively as he was and Borowski doesnt have the personality nor the ability to win balls on his own.
Pasanen used as left back is a bad joke and Prodl is not good enough yet for this level.
Against Hoffenheim they conceded 4 goals against a team that just did the basics.By times good ball possession, creativity from the two flanks and midfielders that often do get forward.
Sampdoria has two good wingers , a gifted playmaker in the face of Cassano and a good striker Pazzini.
by MAESTRO Kekec