Sky journalist Matteo Barzaghi spoke of his observations from today’s visit at Appiano Gentile. Barzaghi believes that Ricky Alvarez, who suffered an injury in the game against Roma, could be back this Saturday. Here is what he has to say about the possibility that Kovacic gets a chance to play this weekend: “Alvarez has made a full recovery and started training with the rest of the team today. He is very likely to start behind Palacio on Saturday. However do not forget Mateo Kovacic, who is more eager to play than ever after sadly being substituted after only a few minutes in the game against Torino. Mazzarri will evaluate him, taking into account the young Croatian midfielder’s qualities and great will to play”.

Source: Fcinternews.it

Srna u prvi 11, Eduardo na klupi (vs. Bayer).

Modric u prvi 11 (vs. Juventus).

Mandzukic u prvi 11 (vs. Plzen).

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Mandža je bio loš.

Nije Mandza bio toliko los ali se vidjelo malo umora i mali gubitak koncentracije. Dosta se krece jer to i Pep zahtjeva ali to je problem ovog sustava igre kao spica. Igraju 4-2-3-1 a na krilima Robben i Ribery koji idu prema unutrima a ne preko beka da idu na centarsut. Pilzen se branio dosta jako sa 10 igraca i onda dodat spici loptu nije lako, ceka se mali otvor i onda se zabija.

Srna je bio uzasan. Bayer im je pokazao kako se igra a svi oni silni Brazilci u napadu su za nista. Poslje ove tekme se pitam dali nije i bolje postavit Vrsaljka ako kapetan momcadi ovakve greske pravi.

Mandža je bio loš jer nije zabio prilike koje je trebao, posebno u prvom dijelu. Nema tu prevelike filozofije.

Mandžo je trebao zabiti one dvije prilike u prvom poluvremenu. Kad je izasao vidilo mu se na licu da mu nije bas lako palo da nije zabijo. Ribery ga je na klupi tjesio.