Milan midfielder Clarence Seedorf believes Arsenal are the best
team in Europe on current form but still backs his team to win
their Champions League last 16 clash.
The reigning champions against the Premier League leaders is the
mouth-watering clash of the round for the neutral and it is a draw
that excited the Holland international also.
Seedorf is a four-time Champions League winner, twice with Milan,
and feels the lack of similar experience in Arsene Wenger's side is
their only weakness.
"I have watched several Arsenal games this season and they've been
outstanding," Seedorf said.
"They're a young team but they are playing to a consistently high
level. You'd have to say that on their best form they're the best
team in Europe at the moment.
"Mind you, a few weeks will go by before our Champions League ties
and you can't guarantee you'll still be in the same form then. A
lot of things can change.
"We're the champions of Europe but we know we've not been at our
best. We know we'll have to be at our best against Arsenal. We
can't take any risks by letting our standards slip against
them.
"We know how to handle the big occasions and the two leg ties.
That's the area where the Arsenal youngsters are still trying to
find their way.
"And the fact that the second leg is in the San Siro definitely
suits us. Of course we'll need to get a decent result in London and
Arsenal have a great record at their new home.
"But, with our experience in Europe, I'd back us to handle the
situation and get through in Milan."
