Manchester United's defender Patrice Evra hits back at critics who doubted the Red Devils' abilities - UEFA News
Manchester United's defender, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Patrice-Evra-c29231, has hit back at the critics, who believed that Sir Alex Ferguson’s current squad is mediocre.
The Red Devils beat Schalke’04, 2-0 in the first-leg of the semi-final of UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, April, 26, 2011. United edge close to qualifying for the final of the competition at the Wembley Stadium, London. The Red Devils are also leading the English Premier League with a six-point lead over second placed Chelsea.
Evra believes that last night’s performance was the perfect reply to those who doubted United’s abilities.
Talking to the reporters Evra said, “I remember before the home game against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Bursaspor-c38700 [last October], which we won 1-0, people were saying it was the end of the empire, the end of Manchester United, the worst team ever. I said, 'Sometimes you have to pay the musician at the end of the show, not before.”
"Tonight there was only one side on the pitch but the players, everyone, was a little bit frustrated because we were thinking, ‘How can we go into half-time without scoring a goal’ when you create a lot of chances like we did in the first half. But, in the end, 2-0 away in a semi-final, not bad." added the full-back.
The former AS Monaco defender believes that only complacency can stop United from reaching their third Champions League final in the last four years. The Frenchman added that the tie is still not over and his team will play their natural game in the second-leg at Old Trafford on May 4.
The 29-year-old added that before the game every member of the squad motivated each other to win and they have set their sights on playing the final.
The left-back is eager to win the next game against Arsenal to seal their title bid. Evra knows the importance of the game, as they are still left to play with other title challenger, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786.
The Frenchman added that from now on his team is treating every game as a final and United’s troop strength gives them an added advantage over their rivals.
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