Matteo Darmian
Jan 14, 2016 20:42:19 GMT
Post by Ali on Jan 14, 2016 20:42:19 GMT
MATTEO DARMIAN READY FOR
ANFIELD BAPTISM
Matteo Darmian is feeling settled at Manchester
United as he looks forward to his first taste of
Anfield in Sunday's blockbuster encounter with
Liverpool.
The full-back is set to become only the second
Italian to represent the Reds in the Barclays
Premier League at the Merseyside ground after
the first, Massimo Taibi, won the Man of the
Match award in a 3-2 win on his debut in 1999.
As he continues to adapt to the rigours of
English football, Darmian was naturally upset to
see Newcastle United snatch a late equaliser in
the 3-3 draw on Tuesday night.
"We're disappointed because we led 2-0 and,
after that, we had chances to close the game,"
Darmian told ManUtd.com. "But this is football
and sometimes in 90 minutes, even in the last
minute, they can score so now we are talking
about a draw and not a win.
"It's a big match against Liverpool this weekend.
We'll try to be ready for that game and now we
have to focus on this challenge and that's all -
obviously, we want to win."
Wayne Rooney scored twice for the Reds, one of
them a classic strike from outside the box, and
he goes into the Anfield clash with four goals in
his last three games.
"He is a great striker and the goals speak for
him," added Darmian. "I hope it continues like
this."
In a separate interview with MUTV , the 26-year-
old defender admitted he was determined to
enjoy a great year in 2016.
"I’m good and happy to stay here at a big club
like Manchester United," he declared. "I’m happy
and I want to continue.
"It’s been a big season for me and hopefully
2016 will be similar for me. Last summer, I
signed for a big club in United and, next summer,
the European Championship is a big chance for
me where we will fight to win it with Italy."
ANFIELD BAPTISM
Matteo Darmian is feeling settled at Manchester
United as he looks forward to his first taste of
Anfield in Sunday's blockbuster encounter with
Liverpool.
The full-back is set to become only the second
Italian to represent the Reds in the Barclays
Premier League at the Merseyside ground after
the first, Massimo Taibi, won the Man of the
Match award in a 3-2 win on his debut in 1999.
As he continues to adapt to the rigours of
English football, Darmian was naturally upset to
see Newcastle United snatch a late equaliser in
the 3-3 draw on Tuesday night.
"We're disappointed because we led 2-0 and,
after that, we had chances to close the game,"
Darmian told ManUtd.com. "But this is football
and sometimes in 90 minutes, even in the last
minute, they can score so now we are talking
about a draw and not a win.
"It's a big match against Liverpool this weekend.
We'll try to be ready for that game and now we
have to focus on this challenge and that's all -
obviously, we want to win."
Wayne Rooney scored twice for the Reds, one of
them a classic strike from outside the box, and
he goes into the Anfield clash with four goals in
his last three games.
"He is a great striker and the goals speak for
him," added Darmian. "I hope it continues like
this."
In a separate interview with MUTV , the 26-year-
old defender admitted he was determined to
enjoy a great year in 2016.
"I’m good and happy to stay here at a big club
like Manchester United," he declared. "I’m happy
and I want to continue.
"It’s been a big season for me and hopefully
2016 will be similar for me. Last summer, I
signed for a big club in United and, next summer,
the European Championship is a big chance for
me where we will fight to win it with Italy."
