Source: Daily_Mail
Man United striker Berbatov can't wait to play against his heroes AC Milan
Up for the Italian job? United striker Dimitar Berbatov[LNB]Marco van Basten fan Dimitar Berbatov cannot wait to face AC Milan as it has been a lifelong ambition to play against the Italian giants.[LNB]The Manchester United striker will be part of the Manchester United side ready to meet Milan in the last 16 of the Champions League at the San Siro on Tuesday night.[LNB]Berba, who idolised Milan legend van Basten as a kid - a prolific scorer of 90 goals in 147 appearances - said: 'I've played against each big club in the world but never against Milan - I'm very excited. [LNB]'I was a fan because Van Basten was there. I was a big admirer, he is one of the greatest forwards ever.'[LNB]Berbatov, 29, who has scored four goals in his last eight games after a stuttering start to the season, predicts a tight game against the Italians and insists United are not the favourties. [LNB]He said: 'It will be a great game. Some people say Milan are not in the best shape but I think that's deceiving. There's no favourite - it's 50-50.[LNB]'It's about who is the smartest, who can use the mistake of the other team and just score the winning goal - that's pretty much the difference.'[LNB] Dutch legend: Striker Marco van Basten in the famous Milan strip 20 years ago[LNB] David Beckham can play on for four more years, insists former Manchester United pal Ryan Giggs Manchester City ready to launch sensational summer swoop for Nemanja VidicMANCHESTER UNITED FC
