Anderlecht vs Hamburger SV Match Preview
Jonathan Legear\\\'s finish has sparked some hope in Anderlecht who will play host to Hamburg this week. Anderletch home record in European games this season is 3-1-2, while Hamburg are 3-3 in away games this season.
A considerable amount of Anderletch\\\'s players have been plagued with injuries. Mbark Boussoufa, Lucas Biglia, Jonathan Legear and Olivier Deschacht are all struggling to get healthy. Although, Boussoufa, Biglia, Legear did compete this weekend in their 2-0 victory over KRC Genk. The Belgians really need the support of the home crowd to push them toward success. A stellar performance from Romelu Lukaku would only help increase their chances in advancing to the quarter finals. They will need to win by two goals if they plan on being present in the next round of matches. The Belgians seem to be a dominant force at home. They will hope to put their talent on display this week when Hamburg comes to Brussels.
Van Nistelrooy\\\'s cool, calm and collective demeanor has set the tone for Hamburg as they enter this fixture. They will be looking to hold on to their 3-1 aggregate lead but will pounce on opportunities and chances that present themselves. The Germans are coming off a 4-2 loss to Bayer Leverkusen over the weekend. In the midst of European and German ambition there are rumors swirling around Ze Roberto and a possible move to the MLS. Former Hamburg director Dietmar Beiersdorfer, is now the general manager at Red Bulls and is trying to instigate a move. The Germans should be careful in this fixture and not underestimate their opponents ability to get results at home. They can call on Aogo and Mathijsen to be stone pillars in the back. Also, the Petric and Van Nistelrooy tandem will need to be explored if the expect to find the back of the onion bag.
