Football commentator M. Vojevodinas: "Tottenham" is not yet a team that can challenge the elite. © EuroFootball.com

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t the "[link="http://www.eurofootball.com"]EuroFootball.com[/link]" portal - the thoughts of "Viasat Sport Baltic" football commentator Maksimo Vojevodino about tonight's Champions League clash between London's "Tottenham" and Milan's "Inter" clubs.

These matches will be broadcast live on TV6 television.

Englishmen are not yet able to play against giants.

"I have commented on this club's matches with my colleague Žydrūnas Grudzinskas more than once and we just noticed that "Tottenham" is not mature enough to challenge the European giants, who have the experience in such high-level matches," Vojevodino said. - The past week just proves it - both the match in Milan and the weekend game against "Man Utd." "Tottenham" is still lacking something in the fight against those "bisons".

A few weeks ago, in the first meeting of the teams, "Inter" won 4-3 - although after the first half the home team's advantage was overwhelming at 4-0, after the break Gareth Bale's show almost turned the situation upside down.

The football commentator does not expect another miracle - three goals - from the winger: "Gareth Bale won't shine this time. The "Inter" players have memorized him well, and Maicon will probably wrap him up with spiked gloves, not letting him create anything dangerous. On the other wing, Aaron Lennon is not himself - he is far from his optimal form.

And continued: "The absence of injured striker Jermaine Defoe is strongly felt - other forwards are not stable. Moreover, the defenders are thinning out - Ledley King, Vedran Corluka, Michael Dawson cannot play. Rafael van der Vaart has settled in well at the London team, becoming one of the leaders, but that may not be enough."

The atmosphere before the match is not gloomy. Vojevodino also notes: "I really liked the comments of Van der Vaart and "Inter" midfielder Wesley Sneijder - Sneijder said that he cleans up the Champions League trophy won last season with the "Tottenham" shirts, and Van der Vaart replied that he is happy to have a cleaner because he is already preparing a place for this trophy in his home."

"Inter" is not worth overdoing it.

In the Italian press, it is increasingly talked about that the "Inter" club led by Rafael Benitez demonstrates a much freer, attacking style of play compared to the tactics used by Jose Mourinho.

I wouldn't be inclined to agree with this statement," said Vojevodino. - At least away games, "Inter" play and tactics remained similar. Perhaps this impression is created by Samuel Eto'o, who is in fantastic form and scores many goals. In addition, coach Benitez has great trust in the young Philippe Coutinho, and he likes to improvise.

"As far as I know, Dejan Stankovic and Esteban Cambiasso may not play due to injuries, so the midfield of the Milan team will be somewhat thin, there may be gaps. Luka Modric and other "Tottenham" players could take advantage of this.

"Inter" is in a good position in the tournament table, so I don't think they have anything to lose. The team arrives as the favorite, so you can expect something similar to a 1-1 result," predicts the football analyst interviewed by "EuroFootball.com.