Milan - Arsenal, guest- owner confidence

Before the first leg last 16 Champions League tonight, the Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri cautious though that Arsenal have not really settled this level at this time.
First leg Champions League last 16
Tuesday, 14/2Bayer Leverkusen 1-3 Barcelona(Kadlec 52 '- Alexis Sanchez 41', 55 ', Messi 88')Lyon 1-0 APOEL Nicosia(Lacazette 58 ')
19h45 Tuesday, 15/2(Per hour London; + 7 in GMT)Benfica v Zenit St P'sbg, 17hAC Milan v Arsenal, 19h45
Tuesday, 21/2CSKA Moscow v Real Madrid, 17hNapoli v Chelsea, 19h45
19h45 Tuesday, 22/2Bayern Munich v FC BaselMarseille v Inter
Allegri's concerns are not entirely redundant, because history shows that three of the four Champions League Milan recently English clubs were excluded from the last 16. One such times, in 2008, who hurt them is Arsenal with a 2-0 victory on the San Siro.
"We need a really strong game, and not allowed to give the enemy a chance to counter attack because that is their strength," Allegri analysis. "Recently, Arsenal are playing well and very dangerous in attack and institutional. One of their forte is speed, especially when there are gaps. "
"Van Persie and Henry are very dangerous, so we should pay special attention to them. But saying so does not mean we are allowed to ignore others. Most of the rest of their players is also very dangerous. "
Also present during the press conference yesterday, midfielder Thiago Silva has his choice for an object to special attention. "Henry is a player can not take the comparison. Everywhere he went through all made history. We pay special attention to Henry, by every yard he can make a difference. It's a great player, "Silva said.
"However, if you just talk to someone who knows someone else will make that difference, so we will have to pay attention to everything."Alegri coach (left) and Silva in the press conference.Alegri coach (left) and Silva in the press conference.
Confidence after the recent win to climb into the Top 4 in Premier League, but Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has not been uncomfortable before the game tonight. Not pitch well at San Siro that he fears the play of the team will be affected. "We will try to play theophong his way, but actually now I'm a bit worried about the quality of the pitch. Look it's wrong to do at this time. I hope everything will be better when the game starts ".
Last season Tottenham suddenly Milan each type. They lost 0-1 away at White Hart Lane, before receiving the goalless draw at home.
"The game turns on last season we had made a mistake in the second half, and we should draw lessons from it," Allegri said. "We do not make errors in defense and should play well in attack . This is the mode of competition goes on and on, so we need to take advantage of their superiority in this match. "
Milan enters tonight's game with high spirits when just beaten Udinese last week to return to top spot in Serie A. A variety of players with injury problems also had a positive change. Christian Abbiati, Alessandro Nesta, Kevin-Prince Boateng, Alexandre Pato, Mathieu Flamini or Mario Yepes have returned to training.
Tonight, Arsenal will not have the services of defender Per Mertesacker injured knee ligament in the win over Sunderland last weekend. Thomas Vermaelen will likely return to center-based alternative school Mertesacker, while left-back Kieran Gibbs give way just in time to recover.Henry and his teammates on the training ground.Henry and his teammates on the training ground.
"During the most recent meeting, Milan in battle as champions but we were kind of them. Since then we lost a few players, but we are now making a strong lineup. We are rebuilding confidence and I feel this match will be very important for that, "Wenger said.
"We showed we can win anywhere and I am confident on what teams are doing and can do. If I do not feel able to win, I'd rather stay home than to waste his time to come here. "
In the sixth trip to Italy, Arsenal have won four times. Besides victories in 2008, also at the San Siro, they beat Inter to 5-1. That is the game Thierry Henry hat-trick. This is a great opportunity for him to score goals in the final game before the break Arsenal back to the U.S.