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Gattuso issues Euro warning

01 May 2007 - 10:47:48

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AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso has warned Manchester United that the Italian side believes this could well be their year for Champions League glory.

The Rossoneri host United in the second leg of their European semi-final at the San Siro on Wednesday trailing 3-2 from the first meeting of the sides.

But, after a season when Milan started with an eight-point deduction in the league for their part in a match-fixing scandal and were originally barred from European competition, Gattuso feels the footballing gods could well be smiling on the Italian side.

"Considering all the problems we've had this season, we can truly say that it is almost a miracle that we have arrived so far," he told the club's official website.

"We had to play the Champions League qualifiers, we had to alter our preparation plans, and those players who were a part of Italy's World Cup-winning side had limited holiday.

"We also had so many injured players this season, but despite everything, no-one has yet been able to bring us down.

"Now we have the possibility to take another giant step and oust a top club like Manchester United and we need something special, the support of our fans.

"We will show our pride, passion and experience but this time our fans, that have always been very passionate, will need to surpass themselves."