Bruno Fernandes. (Twitter)
United skipper Fernandes issued a rally name because the Red Devils head to one of essentially the most intimidating atmospheres in European soccer to take on Galatasaray on the highway within the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.
Bruno Fernandes says he’s relishing the prospect of enjoying in a hostile ambiance at Galatasaray this week as Manchester United search to maintain their slim Champions League hopes alive.
Erik ten Hag’s aspect seem unlikely to attain the knockout levels after defeats in three of their 4 Group A matches left them rooted on the backside of the desk.
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The three-time European champions have misplaced away to Bayern Munich and Copenhagen and at house to Galatasaray, which means one other defeat in Istanbul on Wednesday would finish their Champions League goals with a match to spare.
But United captain Fernandes mentioned the gamers have been assured they might flip issues round, with Wednesday’s match at Galatasaray adopted by a house recreation in opposition to already-certified Bayern.
“We know that’s going to be tough, it’s going to be difficult but we have to think that we can do it because we have done it in the past in difficult situations,” he mentioned.
“We get through some difficult periods, so we just have to do it again.”
United beat Everton 3-0 on Sunday for his or her fifth league victory in six video games, leaving them sixth within the desk regardless of a poor begin to the season.
“Obviously sometimes you don’t get the results you want but we feel confident because we have confidence in the team we have, in the players we have, in the process we are (going) through,” mentioned Fernandes.
“We know that it’s already the second year with this manager, so some of the things have to be better and we have to improve that on the road to win games.”
United misplaced 3-2 to Galatasaray within the reverse fixture at Old Trafford final month and now face one of essentially the most intimidating atmospheres in Europe — one thing Fernandes believes will assist him relatively than hinder him.
“We prepare for that,” mentioned the Portugal worldwide. “I think when you are a kid you want to play in this kind of atmosphere.
“You know that Galatasaray away is going to be great, is going to be an amazing atmosphere.
“I think me, as a player, I love playing (in these) kinds of stadiums because it’s a big boost for you.”
Ten Hag’s aspect can be with out the suspended Marcus Rashford and a quantity of different first-staff gamers in Istanbul.
“The other ones have to step (up),” Fernandes mentioned. “They have to step like Kobbie (Mainoo) did (at Everton). Everyone else that gets the chance, they have to make a big step and make a statement to be in the squad.”
(This story has not been edited by News18 workers and is printed from a syndicated information company feed – AFP)
