International
duty this week will mean Rijkaard will have a nightmare preparing his side to
face Racing Santander next weekend.
In fact
what the Spanish call the Fifa virus means that there will be just seven squad
members available for Rijkaard with the rest returning on Thursday. They have
been given the later kick-off time of 7pm on Sunday though to give them a
little more rest.
Also
around will be Motta and Ezquerro but with them both on the way out of the club
its doubtful they will be flying to Santander. Motta’s looking to Italy with AC
Milan and Juventus interested while for Ezquerro he has been linked to the
slightly less prestigous Derby County.
Of the
new recruits Thierry Henry and Abidal will play for France against Slovakia;
Milito will be in action for Argentina against Norway and the Ivory Coast’s
Toure will face Egypt.
Youngster
Bojan Krkic is set to make a big impact this season after developing a massive
reputation in the youth ranks. He has been with the first team all through
pre-season and this week he will be in action in the World Under-17
Championships in Korea.
