Source: Team_Talk
Maicon unsurprised by Bale
Inter Milan defender Maicon says Gareth Bale's dazzling performance for Tottenham on Tuesday evening came as no surprise. [LNB] Bale repeatedly overpowered the Brazil defender, rated by many as one of the best right-backs in the world, as Spurs stormed to a 3-1 Champions League victory at White Hart Lane.[LNB]Chants of 'Taxi for Maicon' rang out as the Welshman produced a superb individual display to inspire the commanding win, playing architect to two of Tottenham's goals with crosses to follow up his hat-trick in Italy last month. [LNB]Maicon, who was also bamboozled by Bale when Spurs visited the Giuseppe Meazza, says the 21-year-old star's performance was "not a surprise" to him. [LNB]"Anyone who knows English football knows who Bale is," added Maicon, speaking to Football Italia. [LNB]"He put in a great performance. All of Tottenham did and with the third goal they sealed it." [LNB]The 29-year-old Brazilian feels the White Hart Lane faithful were instrumental in Spurs' victory, adding: "We gave it a go, but Tottenham were also good at making the most of the home advantage." [LNB]Maicon says Inter are now fully focused on getting their Group A qualifying campaign back on track, starting with their visit of Dutch champions FC Twente later this month. [LNB]"Now we have to immediately look ahead to the next match," he said. "We must beat Twente and are working towards that."
