Source: Team_Talk
Sevilla ace Zokora targets top spot
The Champions League match at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan may be a largely meaningless affair for the Scottish champions, who know their European adventure is over for another season regardless of the result.[LNB]But, as far as Zokora is concerned, there is still plenty at stake for the hosts as they chase at the very least the point which will allow them to top Group G and hopefully make all the difference to their draw for the knockout stages.[LNB]"At the moment we feel confident," said the former Tottenham midfielder.[LNB]"We only need a draw. I want to finish first in the group and this game gives us the chance to win the game and to win the group.[LNB]"For some people, this game is not important. But for our players and the coach it is a very important game. It's a Champions League game and we want to win. We are at home and we want our best finish."[LNB]His confidence in Sevilla's ability to claim another victory over Walter Smith's men was shared by coach Manolo Jimenez, who was keen to play down an injury crisis ahead of their meeting with Rangers.[LNB]"First place in the group seemed close when we won the first three matches. But we have lost our way in the group in the last two matches," he said.[LNB]"But I am confident that we will finish first in the group by winning the match. I'd also like to express my thanks to the players who have pretty much been playing unchanged for the last month with some of them carrying knocks."[LNB]The biggest blow ahead of the match is the loss of Luis Fabiano, who has been ruled out for three weeks with a foot injury sustained at the weekend.[LNB]But the Sevilla coach insists there are others who can fill the void of a player who caused so many problems for Rangers at Ibrox.[LNB]He said: "I have no doubts about the ability of (Alvaro) Negredo, (Frederic) Kanoute or Renato to score goals.[LNB]"Recently we were lauded as having the best forward line in Spain. We are still creating chances. I'm sure we will start scoring goals soon."[LNB][LNB][LNB] Sevilla v Rangers. Click here to bet.
