CSKA Moscow v Wolfsburg preview

Veh: Ready for CSKA

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Wolfsburg travel to CSKA Moscow knowing that a draw will secure their place in the knockout phase.

The German champions beat CSKA 3-1 in their opening match in their campaign back in September.

Because of that victory, Wolfsburg only need a draw to make sure the Russians cannot overtake them in Group B.

CKSA know that they need to win, and coach Leonid Slutski admits they will be going all out to claim the three points.

"Wolfsburg are not a typical German team. They have good movement up front and a clear leaning towards attacking football, not the stereotypical disciplined German setup, with an accent on defence," said Slutski.

"It's little wonder they concentrate on attack with players like Edin Dzeko, Grafite, Obafemi Martins and Zvjezdan Misimovic."

Wolfsburg coach Armin Veh is refusing to under-estimate CSKA, adding: "They must win and they will probably presume we'll be more defensive this time, but we're not going to be because our main strength is up front.

"This is our philosophy, and the spectators should expect goals. CSKA played well in Manchester, and the first game in Moscow against United was also even. The name of Leonid Slutski is not very well known in Germany, but not everything in football is resolved by names. Players on the pitch decide things."

Team news

CSKA are without influential Lithuanian defender Deividas Semberas as he is suspended.

Mark Gonzalez is out with an ankle injury and he is joined on the sidelines by Daniel Carvalho - who was injured in training on Tuesday.

Guilherme will undergo a late fitness test on his thigh injury and could play.

Wolfsburg go into the game without Brazilian ace Grafite - who is suspended.

Jonathan Santana is the only player ruled out through injury for the German giants.