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AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti expects his team to top UEFA Cup Group E but admits Portsmouth and Wolfsburg will prove the biggest challenge for his players. The seven-time European Cup winners were also pitted against Heerenveen and Braga during Tuesday's (UK time) draw in Nyon. "We want to win our group but we need a good start," said Ancelotti. "The crucial games will be the last two, against Portsmouth and Wolfsburg." Milan, who failed to qualify for the Champions League after finishing a disappointing fifth in Serie A last term, has high expectations heading into the group stages of the tournament. "We expected a tough group and it is," admitted Ancelotti. "We have two teams that play in important tournaments such as the Premier League and the Bundesliga while the other two belong to tournaments that are always... [read full story]
