Ferguson Fancies Liverpool Over ‘Slow’ Madrid - Republik Of Mancunia: A Manchester United Blog

Are Real Madrid favourites to win the Champions League? “No chance,” Ferguson responded bluntly. “Their game lacks pace. They have great players like Heinze, Cannavaro, Gago, but they aren’t quick. There is Robben, the only one who can give them some rhythm, but he isn’t very brave. The three English teams – Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal – or Barcelona are the favourites, along with United. The level of the Premier League is so elevated that it prepares you for games at the highest level. And Barcelona can count on a fantastic player, Messi.”

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14 Comments

costas February 23, 2009

I know that Liverpool under the FSW have haunted Spanish sides many times,but this time it will be very different.Real are a different prospect under Ramos(even without RVN).Actually Ruud's absence has made them quicker.And don't forgte that Liverpool have only two quality players who alsi have fitness issues.SAF should just concentrate on our defense which once again loses players by the minute.

royale February 23, 2009

You dont think players like reina,alonso and mascherano arent quality? talk about complete bias.

King Eric February 23, 2009

Royale: Alonso- yes the others no .simple as.

I happen to rate Alonso as one of the key Liverpool performers.But when i say quality players,i mean players who can win you games by themselves.The 3 players you have mentioned are solid performers but i don't think they can do that.Gerrard and Torres are a step above the rest of the players,that's what i am saying.

And to be clear,when i say quality players i mean matchwinners.

klauq February 23, 2009

@costas "SAF should just concentrate on our defense which once again loses players by the minute."
-maybe SAF was trying to get the pressure off our players? Well SAF is a little bit quieter on Mourinho/Inter match than I expected.

Anyway i dont care about this match either.

Actually klauq he has complimented Mourinho quite a lot.Maybe he wants to get him into a comfort zone.

dk February 23, 2009

i rather real win than loserpoo

Besher February 23, 2009

I think sir alex said this to fire up madrid players so they give liverpool a hard game which means liverpool will have to be 100% focused on the return leg instead of focusing on their game after it against us.
Madrid is a big team u have to respect that no matter who plays for them they can be dangerous even though i'd rather play them more than liverpool sir alex is right they lack pace.but they dont lack luck:d.

Sam February 23, 2009

he said it back at the beginning of the month when madrid were playing shite.

SteRDLK February 23, 2009

I think the Champions League will be between United, Barca and Madrid.

Arsenal = Not a chance
Chelsea = They will need a lot of luck, and have a tricky tie with Juventus (who I think will get to the semis, them or Villareal)
Liverpool = Not enough talent, rubbish defence with a manager who has dreadful tactics

But as we all know, football isn't played on paper

Anon February 23, 2009

i personally think its good for us if Lp go past RM. The deeper they go into the CL the more injuries their shitty squad is going to pick up, the more points they are going to drop in the PL, and the easier it gets for us to focus on the CL!
Long live the FSW!

chaosRed February 23, 2009

I'm sure that qoute is wrong scott...He mentions Inter as well.

tallared1 February 24, 2009

saf as we know doesn't harbour any great affection for real ( "wouldnt sell them a virus" anyone) he will have enjoyed putting the bastards down, bit of genius really as manuel over on merseydive wont know what to think now. his fucking head will explode (hopefully)

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