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| | We'll give our all, says Mazzarri | Thursday 26 February, 2009 |
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Sampdoria Coach Walter Mazzarri insists he will do everything to beat Metalist Kharkiv this evening but will not select Antonio Cassano or Angelo Palombo.
The Blucerchiati lost the first leg of their UEFA Cup Third Round tie 1-0 at Marassi and need to score twice in Ukraine if they are to progress.
“The decision not to select Palombo and Cassano has been taken in accordance with their interests,” Mazzarri revealed.
“Palombo has been suffering with an injury for a long time and we need to be aware not to force him too much. As for Cassano, he has played a lot this year and appears tired to me.”
Mazzarri is fully aware of the scale of the task that awaits his side and believes Metalist will resolutely defend their aggregate lead.
“I expect Metalist to play as they did in the first leg with a lot of possession,” Mazzarri explained. “They also have two results out of three at their disposition.
“Anyway, I am absolutely convinced that whomever I put on the pitch will go out there and give their best.”
Sampdoria are back in action on the domestic front this weekend when they welcome third placed Milan to Marassi.
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