Temperature a major worry ahead of Manchester United-Chicago Fire clash – MLS News
Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chicago-Fire-c38795, the Major League Soccer franchise, at Soldiers Field on Saturday, July 23.
The Barclays Premier League powerhouse come to the second World Football Challenge tie after dismantling http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Seattle-Sounders-FC-c40474 7-0 at CenturyLink Park in a midweek club friendly fixture.
During the preseason vacations, the Red Devils not only ran through the Rave Greens with breathtaking ease, they also enjoyed the conditions in Emerald City.
Unlike Washington’s breezy atmosphere, weather conditions in Illinois would not be welcoming as Chicago is touching 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Forecasted temperature for the match day is on the higher side of 90s.
With United coming from a country where overcast conditions dominate throughout the year, harsh weather conditions are anticipated to play a vital role in WFC’s weekend showdown.
Wary of temperature at the site, United head coach looked a little cautious about the next match.
The legendary manager had a brief conversation with the Fire head coach, Frank Klopas, while attending the press conference at Toyota Park.
“I don’t expect the temperatures to drop,” Ferguson said.
The opposition’s tactician replied: “No, I think we’re going to turn the heat up a little bit more.”
The legendary manager joked after a little pause, “I think I’ll just stay in the hotel then.”
While Ferguson is unlikely to miss out on a sold-out 61,500 spectator presence, his brilliant counter-attacking troops will have to further their game should the temperature go soaring, as speculated.
Though the English outfit is speculated to win the game rather easily, the players will still have to guard against complacency. According to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Michael-Owen-c25355, United’s on-field experience would be a big asset on Saturday.
“There’s a lot of experience on our team and we’ve been in situations before where we’ve won by a big number in the previous game,” Owen said. “I think the experience will show that we don’t take anything for granted, and I’m sure it will be a tight game.”
The English striker opened the scoring on Wednesday against Seattle Sounders, nodding home a http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Patrice-Evra-c29231 cross from the left flank, and he would be hoping to make another goalscoring impact this time around.
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