Posted by: newuser March 19, 2005
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My money goes for Chelsea guys.
First, Chelsea has weak opponents(in terms of current form) in quarters and semis to get through the finals.This helps their players to remain fit for the finals. AC and Inter are clashing in quarters, so one of them automatically gets knocked out. AC is a better team when Schevchenko is fit, so lets hope AC goes. But then, they will loose a great deal of stamina while brushing aside their Seria A rivals. I reckon the Sansiro ties will be decided on penalties. Say AC gets to the semis. But then Lyon has been in a sensational run and it will be very hard for milan to overcome the dark horse.
Lets assume AC beats Lyon and books a place in the final. Defense is AC milan's power but then Chelsea's defence is no less stronger. Maldini is an old war horse but John Terry is a new champion who can defend strongly and even head home for victory many times. So, defensewise Chelsea has the upperhand including Goalee. Petr Checz has been phenomenol. Chelsea's midfield is the best in the world. Schevchenko and Kaka and Crespo are formidable up front. But Drogba, Godjohnson and lately Kezman have also found their forms back. ANd its midfield that clicks the strikers. Hence, I give Chelsea much much chance to beat AC Milan. And there is one big difference. The coach- He is someone who makes weak things stronger. His record speaks. UEFA cup and Champions League for Porto for successive years. This year's Chelsea are quite stronger then last year's Porto. And Maurinho has the magic.
Too long sorry guys.