Jose Mourinho is probably one of the few managers who Manchester United fans should fear. He has a good record against Fergie and his boys and indeed, he has a good record against most teams. His Chelsea side were invincible at The Bridge and were a handful away from home too. His knowledge and experience is incredible. He has been talking to MUTV about how he is setting his sights on toppling United when he comes face to face with Fergie in the last 16 of the Champions League next weekend.His Internazionale side host United at the San Siro on Tuesday 24 February with the second leg scheduled for Old Trafford on Wednesday 10 March. Mourinho, always up for a challenge, says it’s the perfect tie for his team.
“Before the draw I said that I wanted United and some people thought I was crazy, after all, why would I want the top team in Europe? But I wanted them because it’s a big challenge and because it will be difficult. It’s a special draw for my players and I won’t need to motivate them for this tie. The best matches to play in are against the best sides and the best side at the moment is Manchester United.”
Although Manchester United have never been beaten by Inter in a competitive fixture, Mourinho has never been at the helm. Overall, Jose does have the edge over Sir Alex. In fact, the Reds’ boss has only tasted victory once against a Mourinho-led side.
“We know we can win, United are a special team with special players. They are very solid in defence and dangerous in attack. You look at the talent they have on the pitch and then at the bench too, and you know this will be difficult. My side has a lot of experience, we have a lot of talent and we know how to play the big games. It will be a close tie.”.....Back To Home Page...
3 comments:
Mourinho era Chelsea is a far different team than Mourinho era Inter, and for that matter the United squad that faced The Special One's Chelsea side is a much different team than we have. I know it's going to be a difficult tie but I am confident we possess more than enough to beat Inter away, and I will just about guarantee a clean sheet against them at OT.
We don't have to fear Inter. We are the best team in Europe and whilst we should be mindful of Inter and the threat they pose, we should be aware of our own team's ability and take confidence from our form and our players.
Jose may be a great coach and Inter a good team, But Man Utd are better! We'll knock them out. I predict a 0 - 0 in the first leg and then we'll do the business at Old Trafford :)
I hope Bill is right. But there's no coach I fear more than Mourinho. Hopefully he's our next manager!
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