davysheehy1

I think Bordeaux look a bit short against Larnaca. The 3-0 in the first leg really flattered Bordeaux, even manager Willy Sagnol said so.One of the goals was offside and the penalty was a terriible decision. They have left some important players in Bordeaux such as those listed above Sane,Plasil,Rolan,Diabate and also Poundje. In total they have brought 22 players, according to the press conference today a lot of the younger players will be given a chance, i can´t imagine they will play anywhere near a full strenght team due to the League opener against Reims on Sunday. French media indicate that Carrasso will be captain tomorrow, which would mean Sertic will be rested along with many others i presume. Here is a Bordeaux forum...they predict a lot of changes. http://forum.chezlesgirondins.com/matchs-du-moment-f22/aek-larnaca-bordeaux-le-retour-t4653-15.html Add to that, it's nearly 40 degrees in Cyprus...i would be inclined to lay Bordeaux.

It is worth noting that Recife are 24 games unbeaten at home in all competitions.On the other hand Internacional have not won any of their last 8 away games.They couldnt beat either Vasco or Figueirense, two teams which are much worse than Recife. This is a very different side from the one that is doing so well in the Copa Libertadores.

Internacional will be making 8 changes from the team that beat Santos.They have many players unavailable, others will be rested due to a busy schedule, including the vital Copa Libertadores game against Tigres. In all they will be without these 13 players. D'Alessandro, Ernando e Lisandro López, Alisson, Dida, Juan, Réver, Paulão, Ruschel, Bertotto, Alex, Anderson e Sasha. Sport Recife have won all of their home games, whereas Internacional have yet to win on the road. http://espn.uol.com.br/noticia/523085_desfalcado-internacional-testa-grande-fase-do-lider-sport-na-ilha-do-retiro