Sunday, May 07, 2006

Saviola: Sevilla ready to make history


Javier Saviola is rallying Sevilla teammates for Wednesday night's UEFA Cup final against Middlesbrough.

The Argentinian forward has spent the season on loan from Barcelona, where he had become an outcast, and has revelled in the confidence shown in him by coach Juande Ramos.
Saviola, 24, told Marca: "It's not every day you play in a UEFA Cup final and not all seasons go as well as this.
"This title would give international prestige to the club and to myself.
"You never know what will happen because there are no favourites and either team might have a bad day.
"We will try to play our football."
Sevilla's form has surprised many within the club.
Italian midfielder Enzo Maresca, formerly of West Brom, told the club's website: "At the beginning of the season it would have been hard to imagine us playing in the final.
"We need to play well and if we can produce a good first half we can secure the victory."