Bayer Leverkusen-Cologne, the probable formations

Defending champions Bayer Leverkusen, tonight at 8:45 p.m., will play for access to the semifinals of the German Cup against Cologne, a team that plays in the second division. The aspirins will try to meet the odds, while the opsiti will try to pull off the feat at the Bay Arena.

Xabi Alonso is expected to bet on Kovar in goal. In defense, room for Mukiele,Tah and Tapsoba. In the median there will be Xhaka and Andrich, while in attack space will be given to ex-Roma Schick as center forward, with Wirtz and Tella acting as trequartisti.

Struber, on the other hand, is expected to rely on Schwabe in goal. In front of him, the defensive line will be led by Achmied. In the middle of the field will be Ljubicic and Martel, with Gazibegovic and Paqarada as full-band outsides.

Probable lineups

Bayer Leverkusen (3-4-2-1): Kovar; Mukiele, Tah, Tapsoba; Frimpong,Andrich, Xhaka, Grimaldo; Tella, Wirtz; Schick. All: Alonso.

Cologne (3-4-1-2): Schwäbe; Hübers, Schmied, Heintz; Gazibegovic, Ljubicic, Martel, Paqarada; Kainz; Downs, Tigges. All: Struber.

The words of Cesc Fabregas

After the defeat against Bologna, Como è awaits another prohibitive challenge against Thiago Motta’s Juventus. Speaking at the microphones of “Sky Sport”, Como coach Cesc Fabregas, among the various topics discussed, dwelt on some commonalities between his team and the Bianconeri.

“Juventus è a company that è always the è to win. In my opinion we are at the same level of the project, in the sense that we both want to take young players to grow in order to create something important for the future” began the coach of the Larians.

“They can count on a very strong coach. When you analyze Juve games you can clearly see Thiago Motta’s imprint. He has a strong game idea, then whether he comes out well or not on the field also depends on the quality of the players. Sometimes tactically everything goes very well in the match, then maybe a player makes a blown cross that ends up in the second ring or maybe it leads to a precise header by a teammate” added the former Barcelona midfielder.

“I have grown so much. I remember a year and a half ago who I was and how I talked about soccer and how I do it now. I have grown incredibly. I also understood what è the Serie A, another world and another level. I talk to so many people who make me understand so many things. For example, I spoke with Italiano, he asked me a question that made me think a lot. I have to improve so much still” Cesc Fabregas closed.

Stade Briochin-Nice, the probable formations

Today, February 5, at the Fred-Aubert stadium will be played the match valid for the round of 16 of the French Cup between Stade Briochin and Nice. The favorites are undoubtedly the guests, who will try to respect the odds. The Griffons, for their part, in the 32nds managed to eliminate Le Havre and in the 16ths Annecy and tonight they will try to accomplish yet another feat.

For the home team coached by coach Allanou there will be L’Hostis in goal and a five-man defense led by Kerbat. In the middle of the field there will be Beghin, Yobè and Zakharyan, while in the offensive raparto space will be given to the pair of finishers Janno and Konan.

Haise, on the other hand, is expected to opt for a massive turnover. Protecting Dupè there will be Abdelmonem and Bombito in the center with Mendy and Nandjou acting as full-backs. Center forward there will be; only Moukoko who will have; behind him Diop, Cho and Buoanani.

Probable lineups

Stade Briochin (5-3-2): L’Hostis; Marer, Angoua, Kebrat, Boudin, Diakite; Yobè, Beghin, Zakharyan, Janno, Konan. All: Allanou.

Nice (4-2-3-1): Dupè; Nandjou, Abdelmonem, Bombito, Mendy; Louchet, Santamaria; Cho, Diop, Buoanani; Moukoko. All:Haise.