11.   Player-manager Ray Wilkins, a former Manchester United midfielder, will need to steel his team for a strong defensive performance Saturday.

12.   Alonso, a former Spanish international midfielder, coached second-division Atletico Madrid last season.

13.   Both Galliani and Berlusconi had words of praise for Dutch veteran Frank Rijkaard, a former AC Milan midfielder who won yet another Cup final playing on Ajax side.

14.   Former Dutch international midfielder John Bosman is also doubtful after aggravating a heel injury.

15.   Former Liverpool midfielder Jan Molby was Thursday named as the new manager of third division club Hull City.

16.   Former Rapids midfielder Chris Henderson assisted on the play.

17.   Former Revolution midfielder John Harkes hit the crossbar twice in the opening half.

18.   Former England midfielder Carlton Palmer was appointed Tuesday as manager of last-place first division side Stockport County.

19.   Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne is slowly returning to form with Middlesbrough.

20.   Former Everton midfielder Alex Nyarko opened the scoring for Monaco in the first half and other goals came from Ludovic Giuly and Congolese striker Shabani Nonda after the break.