Champions League - Team of the week

Eurosport - Thu, 18 Sep 17:48:00 2008

A familiar English duo feature among the star performers from the first round of Champions League group games.

2008 Steven Gerrard Frank Lampard - 0

Goalkeeper: Karim Zaza (Aalborg)

Got the Danes off to a perfect start by saving Barry Robson's penalty. Maintained his cool as Celtic were kept at bay at Parkhead.

Right-back: Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid)

Critics say Ramos always has a mistake in him. He also has a goal in him, and grabbed Real's opener against Bate.

Centre-back: Traianos Dellas (Anorthosis Famagusta)

The Greek Euro 2004 winner might be nearing the end of his career, but what he lacks in pace he more than makes up in intelligence.

Centre-back: Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus)

Smart and secure - Chiellini looks like Italy's next great defender. A worthy heir to the likes of Maldini and Cannavaro.

Left-back: Joan Capdevila (Villarreal)

A major part of Villarreal's rearguard action as Manchester United were frustrated. Also provided an outlet going forward.

Right midfield: Mancini (Internazionale)

Despite his consistently excellent performances, the Brazilian doesn't get the respect he deserves. Tuesday's goal should help.

Central midfield: Steven Gerrard (Liverpool)

Has won more European games single-handedly than most people have had hot dinners. His first goal in Marseille was a pearler.

Central midfield: Frank Lampard (Chelsea)

Should never play with Gerrard in a real team, but Lampard deserves his spot here for an inspirational display as Chelsea thrashed Bordeaux.

Left midfield: Xavi (Barcelona)

The Euro 2008 Player of the Tournament has picked up where he left off in the summer - a magnificent player.

Striker: Sergio Aguero (Atletico Madrid)

Aguero is the reason Atletico have improved since the departure of Fernando Torres, and scored twice on his Champions League debut.

Striker: Alberto Gilardino (Fiorentina)

After enduring a nightmare spell at Milan, Gilardino is back on song and his double at Lyon should really have ensured a win.

Alex Chick / Eurosport

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  1. Culio? didnt he sing "gangsters paradise" lol

    From !, on Wed 24 Sep 12:53AM
  2. well what to say cfr cluj played good,but they arent that good team to reach the champions league finals,chelsea is and they will win for sure,man u wont win anything this season,apart from some english cups,maybe.

    From Vlad, on Mon 22 Sep 4:34PM
  3. Gerrard has always has been the best and always will be. i think Ronaldo is a load of rubbish althogh i dont see why gerrard lampard ronaldo and torres should not play together. they are qulity players

    From , on Mon 22 Sep 4:26PM
  4. i think those who made this "team of the week" didn't see cfr's victory against roma

    From dedszvgf, on Fri 19 Sep 8:21AM
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    From Dan, on Fri 19 Sep 4:53AM
  6. Benzema, saving Lyon. 6 goals in 6 matches

    From Liverpool FC Rules, on Thu 18 Sep 8:15PM
  7. ZLAJA HOŠIČ IS DIDULICA,CRAZY ............

    From Zlatan H, on Thu 18 Sep 5:41PM
  8. this so nice,ther is no bias abt the nominations.this is a team that can face any them that can b put 2geda by any coach.poor man u,cldn't nick it againt villa.but it a nice game.finally ronaldo is back.halleluya.red devils gooooo

    From Christopher, on Thu 18 Sep 4:50PM
  9. I think all the mancs are going to be a boring load of @#$% they have the easiest group
    they have agberg,celtic, villareal.

    From sutton_54, on Thu 18 Sep 3:27PM
  10. chris.smullen how exactly does one go about offering a "decent" opinion? Are you the one deciding who's opinion is right and who's is wrong? What if i don't agree with YOUR opinion? Am i allowed to tell you to go and get a decent opinion? I actually think Sanogo B talks a bit of sense (apart from saying that Gerrard and Lampard are "useless") so does that invalidate my opinion?

    From Kevin, on Thu 18 Sep 3:15PM
  11. Lampard is a very talanted player.He deserve to be in this team after his classic performance against the G.D Boardeax.u cant blame one side on why Lampard and Gerrard didnt match on their national team!It's a case of both sides!!Remember everyone is a cornerstone in their teams,i think a great manager can pair these two giants.....Look on chelsea side,recently they have lampard,Ballack and now Deco.lamps and ballack are the players of the same type but they manage to match themselves,alongside deco&essien.All these are 1st class midfields.....but...

    From EMANUEL, on Thu 18 Sep 2:59PM
  12. SANAGO B, HAVE YOU ACTUALLY BEEN THE MATCH ? YOU SOUND LIKE A COMPLETE GOBBO ?
    PLEASE ONLY OFFER DECENT OPINIONS- EMPTY HEAD

    From chris.smullen, on Thu 18 Sep 2:59PM
  13. Why does everyone say Gerrard and lampard cannot play together, they are the best in the world by far and if that is the case they should play together without so many excuses

    From BRIAN C, on Thu 18 Sep 2:58PM
  14. Gilardino is the best striker Italy has in this moment, and I think he'll prove that in Fiorentina.

    From f1i9l8i8p, on Thu 18 Sep 2:50PM
  15. lampard and gerrard are undoubtably great strikers of the ball
    and good players to have in a team.
    unfortunately both give the ball away cheaply in important positions,as does beckham.
    the reason why england cant keep the ball long ewnough with all of them in the team
    .
    croatia away. russia home.isreal home.
    only one. all comfortable wins.
    keep one on the bench and bring him on after 60 mins fresh.

    thats what italy did with del piero in the last world cups.

    From geordieprince1, on Thu 18 Sep 2:40PM
  16. THAT ARSENAL WAS POOR LAST NIGHT BUT TO BE FAIR THE GROUND DID NOT HELP.

    From two2tango, on Thu 18 Sep 2:01PM
  17. _____________best ARTICLE in a long while:

    Right midfield: Mancini (Internazionale)

    Despite his consistently excellent performances, the Brazilian doesn't get the respect he deserves. Tuesday's goal should help. (WORD UP eurosport)

    From Segun, on Thu 18 Sep 1:59PM
  18. STEVEN GERARD AND FRANK LAMPARD ARE USELESS PLAYERS,THAT IS WHY THEY CAN'T PLAY TOGETHER FOR ENGLAND .BARRY, OWEN HARGREAVE,CARRICK,JENAS,REO COOKER SHOULD BE THE MAIN PLAYERS FOR ENGLAND.YOU ALWAYS NEED A TEAM NOT A BENCH OF SUPER STAR .
    I CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY ENGLISH FAN ARE ALWAYS CRYING THAT ENGLISH PLAYERS ARE LIMITED(TOO MANY FOREIGNER).I SEE LOT OF GOOD AND TALENTED PLAYERS ALL OVER THIS COUNTRY BUT YOU NEED A STRONG AND GOOD MANAGER TO GO AND GET THEM.

    From two2tango, on Thu 18 Sep 1:58PM
  19. yes actually Lampard should never step into the field with Gerrard cos there actually is nothing 4 him to do while Gerrard is present.The Liver guy is totally outstanding, quote me anywhere.Lampard is a great player though.but I think Del piero is really good anyday and Babel is a future machine to recon with, though Nigeria tied him down in the Olympics.Up the Reds. Val.

    From ikemefula4life, on Thu 18 Sep 1:39PM
  20. Gerrard for PM!

    From Nacho Libre, on Thu 18 Sep 12:57PM
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