Wolfsburg coach Armin Veh has called for maximum concentration from his players against Besiktas tomorrow as the Bundesliga champions look to take a step closer to the Champions League knockout stage
A goalless draw against the same opposition at the VW-Arena a fortnight ago dented the Wolves' chances of reaching the last 16, but avoiding defeat at Inonu Stadium tomorrow should leave them in a strong position behind Group B leaders Manchester United, who are favourites to triumph against CSKA Moscow in the night's other group game.
Goal machine last season Edin Dzeko has failed to come up with the goods this season, now on a goal drought for four games. Top scorer of last season's Bundesliga Grafite, has just returned a club-enforced break following his red card against Besiktas a fortnight ago.
Obafemi Martins will take the Brazilian's place in the attack with the former Newcastle striker on a high after hitting his fourth and fifth goals of the season on Saturday. Thomas Kahlenberg, who made his Wolves debut at the weekend, is ineligible so Veh must make a change to his midfield with Ashkan Dejagah an option.
Besiktas made it five Super Lig wins in a row when they defeated Ankaragucu 1-0 on Saturday and Mustafa Denizli's men appear to be finally getting into gear after a sluggish start to the season. They appear to have hit form at just the right time as group-stage defeats to CSKA and United mean they can ill-afford to lose again tomorrow if they want to maintain their hopes of reaching the knockout stage.
Former Werder Bremen and Schalke midfielder Fabian Ernst should take his place in the heart of the Besiktas midfield.
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