The long-serving manager claims that his side need to be wary of the threat posed by the Romanians and prevent counter-attacks at the very moment they are launched.
Manchester United’s defence in the last few matches has crumbled emphatically, with the Tottenham game being a prime example.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jonny-Evans-c19085 have been pressed with the responsibility, following Nemanja Vidic’s injury, which is set to keep him on the sidelines for the next two months.
Ferdinand and Evans looked impressive last season when the Serbian stopper was on the treatment table, but fell apart when http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Gareth-Bale-c14422 and Clint Dempsey came knocking. While United have one of the strongest attacks in Europe, their lack of options in defence
could haunt them today when they face http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/CFR-Cluj-c38778 in Bucharest.
The Romanian champions are known for catching their opposition and proved their credentials after disposing off Braga two weeks ago despite the Primeira Liga side dominating the game from start to finish.
With a backline that struggles with pace, United could potentially be on the back foot unless they score early and manage to contain their rivals for the entire ninety minutes according to Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 himself.
Speaking to reporters, the tactician said that playing on the counter had become a hallmark across the continent and considering Cluj’s history, they will surely absorb the pressure and bombard whenever given the chance.
"Counter-attacking has become a very important part of European football. It is Cluj's main strength, as they showed against Braga. Now it's done by four or five players, not one or two like 20 years ago. The positive nature of the counter-attack has made
the Champions League much better."
He also added that the Reds have failed to correct their defensive errors and could suffer unless they shore up the backline.
"When you consider the first half against Southampton, the first half at http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 and first half on Saturday, we have some work to do. You have to be concerned losing goals the way we did. It's not planned but I think it will be the last,” said the former
Aberdeen boss.
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