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09/03/2009 09:32
Ferguson: Inter will play for penalties
Sir Alex Ferguson has accused Internazionale of negativity ahead of Wednesday's Champions League game at Old Trafford and predicted that Jose Mourinho's side will play for penalties in the second-leg of their last-16 tie. Mourinho claimed before the two sides' initial meeting at the San Siro, which ended 0–0, that United would not be willing to meet Inter "eye to eye" and would change their usual approach. Now Ferguson has turned the tables. "Could he really have believed that we wouldn't attack at the San Siro?" Ferguson said in an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport. "Well, I'll tell you that at Old Trafford Inter will play for penalties. There is always that Italian mentality. They will look to suffocate the game and aim for 120 minutes of goalless football. But I'm not worried about anything. My players have shown they have what it takes when it comes to penalties. I hope it continues like that."
Evan Fanning, The Guardian
Meanwhile, Jose Mourinho has sought to spice up Wednesday's clash by saying he could take over as manager at Old Trafford when Sir Alex retires.
The Sun claims Rio Ferdinand has told friends he'll be fit to face Inter after a scan on his injured ankle revealed no serious damage. If he's fit, Rio will be up against Zlatan Ibrahimovic who fired Inter's opening goal and set up their second in a 2-0 win over Genoa. Afterwards he told reporters that Inter are "going to Old Trafford to win."
In other news, Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly signed up the fastest man on Earth to help boost his deadly pace. Olympic 100m champ Usain Bolt is planning a trip to Manchester for a training session with the winger. Former Red Phil Neville insists Everton can win the FA Cup the hard way by beating United in the semi-finals. Ex-United striker Louis Saha booked the Toffees' place in the last four against Sir Alex's men.
Two transfer rumours from the weekend, both in the Mail, link the Reds with Italy. Firstly, the paper claims Udinese are braced for a renewed approach from United for Alexis Sanchez. Sir Alex Ferguson has long tracked the forward dubbed 'Chile's answer to Cristiano Ronaldo' and may be forced into a summer move for the 20-year-old as a number of European clubs are preparing to make bids." Also, the Mail states: "AC Milan are lining up a £20m bid to snatch centre-back Nemanja Vidic. It is being claimed in Italy that the Serbia defender has already made a secret visit to the city where he had dinner with Rossoneri legend Paolo Maldini. That meeting is alleged to have taken place just days before United played Inter in the first leg of their European clash last month. Sir Alex's mood is unlikely to be improved by interest in another centre-half, 21-year-old Jonny Evans, who could cost up to £10m. Milan are keen on the Irishman, while Real Madrid also see him as a possible successor to Fabio Cannavaro."
Ferguson: Inter will play for penaltiesSir Alex Ferguson has accused Internazionale of negativity ahead of Wednesday's Champions League game at Old Trafford and predicted that Jose Mourinho's side will play for penalties in the second-leg of their last-16 tie. Mourinho claimed before the two sides' initial meeting at the San Siro, which ended 0–0, that United would not be willing to meet Inter "eye to eye" and would change their usual approach. Now Ferguson has turned the tables. "Could he really have believed that we wouldn't attack at the San Siro?" Ferguson said in an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport. "Well, I'll tell you that at Old Trafford Inter will play for penalties. There is always that Italian mentality. They will look to suffocate the game and aim for 120 minutes of goalless football. But I'm not worried about anything. My players have shown they have what it takes when it comes to penalties. I hope it continues like that."
Evan Fanning, The Guardian
Meanwhile, Jose Mourinho has sought to spice up Wednesday's clash by saying he could take over as manager at Old Trafford when Sir Alex retires.
The Sun claims Rio Ferdinand has told friends he'll be fit to face Inter after a scan on his injured ankle revealed no serious damage. If he's fit, Rio will be up against Zlatan Ibrahimovic who fired Inter's opening goal and set up their second in a 2-0 win over Genoa. Afterwards he told reporters that Inter are "going to Old Trafford to win."
In other news, Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly signed up the fastest man on Earth to help boost his deadly pace. Olympic 100m champ Usain Bolt is planning a trip to Manchester for a training session with the winger. Former Red Phil Neville insists Everton can win the FA Cup the hard way by beating United in the semi-finals. Ex-United striker Louis Saha booked the Toffees' place in the last four against Sir Alex's men.
Two transfer rumours from the weekend, both in the Mail, link the Reds with Italy. Firstly, the paper claims Udinese are braced for a renewed approach from United for Alexis Sanchez. Sir Alex Ferguson has long tracked the forward dubbed 'Chile's answer to Cristiano Ronaldo' and may be forced into a summer move for the 20-year-old as a number of European clubs are preparing to make bids." Also, the Mail states: "AC Milan are lining up a £20m bid to snatch centre-back Nemanja Vidic. It is being claimed in Italy that the Serbia defender has already made a secret visit to the city where he had dinner with Rossoneri legend Paolo Maldini. That meeting is alleged to have taken place just days before United played Inter in the first leg of their European clash last month. Sir Alex's mood is unlikely to be improved by interest in another centre-half, 21-year-old Jonny Evans, who could cost up to £10m. Milan are keen on the Irishman, while Real Madrid also see him as a possible successor to Fabio Cannavaro."
Paul Marin -19 is one thing, 20 is a whole other matter. It gets even worse if they win the UCL. *groan*. 
05/18/2011.MU fans naah cough, but all a unuh a vomit?-Lazie 1/11/2015
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