Friday, March 29, 2024

We will see who United´s leaders are – Matic

SoccerNews in La Liga 1 Oct 2018

126 Views

Nemanja Matic said the time for dressing-room talk was over at Manchester United as he called for the team’s leaders to show themselves on the pitch against Valencia.

Jose Mourinho’s side go into their Champions League Group H clash having failed to win any of their last three matches, and with only four wins from nine games in all competitions this season.

That form has left Mourinho under intense pressure but when asked about influential voices in the dressing room, Matic told reporters that it is on the field where United need inspirational figures.

“I don’t think you can resolve something with talking,” he said. “The leaders need to be on the pitch.

“The leaders are the players who aren’t scared to play. We will see tomorrow and in the next games who the leader is.

“If you talk in the dressing room, that doesn’t mean anything. The most important is on the pitch.”

United’s 3-1 defeat at West Ham on Saturday was their third in the Premier League this season and they are 10th in the table after seven games.

A poor result against Valencia would lead to even more scrutiny on Mourinho’s position but Matic said the added pressure was not a concern to his team-mates.

“Pressure is always there,” he said. “All my life I have played with pressure and also my team-mates all play with pressure.

“We’re not scared to play. We play football but everyone is trying to win, especially against Manchester United.

“We know that and we have to be ready for that. We weren’t ready in the last few games. As soon as possible we have to be ready.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

SoccerNews

Soccernews.com is news blog for soccer with comprehensive coverage of all the major leagues in Europe, as well as MLS in the United States. In addition we offer breaking news for transfers and transfer rumors, ticket sales, betting tips and offers, match previews, and in-depth editorials.

You can follow us on Facebook: Facebook.com/soccernews.com or Twitter: @soccernewsfeed.

SHARE OR COMMENT ON THIS ARTICLE

WE RECOMMEND

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This field is required *

Join the conversation!

or Register

Live Scores

advertisement

Betting Guide Advertisement

advertisement

Become a Writer
More More
Top