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Tuesday 8 April 2014
Players and Fans gather at the Munich Memorial today
"Rooney Wants to Play" says Moyes
David Moyes says Wayne Rooney is willing to take a painkilling injection in order to face Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
The Reds have travelled to Bavaria with doubts over the striker’s fitness after a bruised toe forced him to miss Saturday’s 4-0 win at Newcastle. However, while speaking to the media on Tuesday, the boss explained Rooney is likely to return.
“Wayne was able to train and he is massively keen to play,” Moyes told reporters. “He's not trained all week so we have to be wary of that. We'll do everything we possibly can. He’s happy to take an injection to play in the game, which shows you his feeling about the game and about the club.
"We think it's okay. We wouldn't do anything medically wrong. We've taken advice from the doctors and the people who advise us. Everybody knows the type of character Wayne is and he is determined to play. If he is determined we would be mad not to give him that opportunity."
Speaking about Wednesday’s match, a tie that will attract the attention of football fans around the world, Moyes was visibly excited about what lies ahead.
“I'm really looking forward to it. Second leg, quarter-final of the Champions League with the opportunity to reach the semi-finals... It's a massive game, one all the players are looking forward to. We'll do everything we can to reach the semis.
“It's the hardest task because of the level of the competition, the level of the opposition and the stage of the competition. Of course it's the hardest game. There are a lot of top players on show from both sides. But I'll do everything I possibly can to help the players get a result on the night.”
The Reds have travelled to Bavaria with doubts over the striker’s fitness after a bruised toe forced him to miss Saturday’s 4-0 win at Newcastle. However, while speaking to the media on Tuesday, the boss explained Rooney is likely to return.
“Wayne was able to train and he is massively keen to play,” Moyes told reporters. “He's not trained all week so we have to be wary of that. We'll do everything we possibly can. He’s happy to take an injection to play in the game, which shows you his feeling about the game and about the club.
"We think it's okay. We wouldn't do anything medically wrong. We've taken advice from the doctors and the people who advise us. Everybody knows the type of character Wayne is and he is determined to play. If he is determined we would be mad not to give him that opportunity."
Speaking about Wednesday’s match, a tie that will attract the attention of football fans around the world, Moyes was visibly excited about what lies ahead.
“I'm really looking forward to it. Second leg, quarter-final of the Champions League with the opportunity to reach the semi-finals... It's a massive game, one all the players are looking forward to. We'll do everything we can to reach the semis.
“It's the hardest task because of the level of the competition, the level of the opposition and the stage of the competition. Of course it's the hardest game. There are a lot of top players on show from both sides. But I'll do everything I possibly can to help the players get a result on the night.”
De Gea draws on United's incredible 1999 Final triumph
David de Gea has urged his Manchester United team-mates to channel the winning spirit of 1999 in their bid to knock Bayern Munich out of the Champions League.
United head to the Allianz Arena on level terms with Munich after Nemanja Vidic scored to leave the quarter-final tie precariously placed at 1-1.
In 1999 the Reds trailed their German counterparts 1-0 from the sixth minute of the Final before goals in the 91st and 93rd minutes from Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer respectively earnt United the unlikeliest of victories.
David de Gea has been one of the few shining stars for United during a turbulent season.
‘I was only eight at the time but I have seen it replayed a thousand times,' the 23-year-old shot stopper said.
'It was unbelievable, almost something that could never be repeated, to turn the game on its head in no time at all. You won’t see many European Cups won in the fashion United did that night.
‘We have a chance over there. The tie is in the balance, it’s wide open and we’ll fight until the end. Our team has big hopes of going there and getting the victory.'
Following a dismal season which has seen United placed well outside the Champions League places in the Premier League, the Reds head into the second-leg of tie as underdogs.
Having conceded an away goal, United will have to score and with Wayne Rooney a doubt for match with a bruised toe, the three time champions may well be looking for another miracle.
United head to the Allianz Arena on level terms with Munich after Nemanja Vidic scored to leave the quarter-final tie precariously placed at 1-1.
In 1999 the Reds trailed their German counterparts 1-0 from the sixth minute of the Final before goals in the 91st and 93rd minutes from Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer respectively earnt United the unlikeliest of victories.
David de Gea has been one of the few shining stars for United during a turbulent season.
‘I was only eight at the time but I have seen it replayed a thousand times,' the 23-year-old shot stopper said.
'It was unbelievable, almost something that could never be repeated, to turn the game on its head in no time at all. You won’t see many European Cups won in the fashion United did that night.
‘We have a chance over there. The tie is in the balance, it’s wide open and we’ll fight until the end. Our team has big hopes of going there and getting the victory.'
Following a dismal season which has seen United placed well outside the Champions League places in the Premier League, the Reds head into the second-leg of tie as underdogs.
Having conceded an away goal, United will have to score and with Wayne Rooney a doubt for match with a bruised toe, the three time champions may well be looking for another miracle.
Guardiola "It's a final, a life or death match"
Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola has described their Champions League quarter-final second-leg clash with Manchester United as a 'life or death match'.
Bayern go into Wednesday's game without a win in three matches, having also lost their first league game of the season at the weekend.
And whilst defending champions Bayern are firm favourites to progress, Guardiola is clearly taking United very seriously.
"It's a final, a life or death match," Guardiola said.
"United will be looking to hit us on the break and at set-plays and we have to be aware of that.
"They are one of the best teams in the world, but our away goal is very important even though 1-1 can be very dangerous."
Jerome Boateng agreed with his boss, in that the United game does feel like a final.
"I've got a few butterflies in my stomach," Boateng said.
"It's like a final and we've got to play to win because we will end up losing if we play for a goalless draw.
"We've got be aggressive going forward from the start and try to score. United will sit back again, but they'll take more risks the longer the game goes on. We know what we're capable of, and we also know we'll need a very good performance if we're to go through.
"We need just a little more pace, we need to get our crosses in a little quicker, and we should sometimes try our luck with shots from long range."
Bayern go into Wednesday's game without a win in three matches, having also lost their first league game of the season at the weekend.
And whilst defending champions Bayern are firm favourites to progress, Guardiola is clearly taking United very seriously.
"It's a final, a life or death match," Guardiola said.
"United will be looking to hit us on the break and at set-plays and we have to be aware of that.
"They are one of the best teams in the world, but our away goal is very important even though 1-1 can be very dangerous."
Jerome Boateng agreed with his boss, in that the United game does feel like a final.
"I've got a few butterflies in my stomach," Boateng said.
"It's like a final and we've got to play to win because we will end up losing if we play for a goalless draw.
"We've got be aggressive going forward from the start and try to score. United will sit back again, but they'll take more risks the longer the game goes on. We know what we're capable of, and we also know we'll need a very good performance if we're to go through.
"We need just a little more pace, we need to get our crosses in a little quicker, and we should sometimes try our luck with shots from long range."
Moyes plans Cash plus Player for Everton's Coleman
Reports of a potential move by Man United for Coleman emerged earlier this year after the youngster produced some consistently brilliant performances for Everton but they were heavily rebuffed by Toffees boss Roberto Martinez.
However, it is now understood that following Everton's 3-0 win over Arsenal on Sunday afternoon, interest from United has re-emerged with boss David Moyes keen to raid his old club for the 25-year-old.
United plan to offer a sum of £10m to Everton but will also include midfielder Tom Cleverley as part of the deal.
Martinez has been a keen admirer of the Englishman this season and with Gareth Barry set to return to Man City when his loan spell finishes in June; could be tempted in to making the deal.
Coleman has made 29 appearances in the Premier League for Everton this season, scoring six and assisting once.
However, it is now understood that following Everton's 3-0 win over Arsenal on Sunday afternoon, interest from United has re-emerged with boss David Moyes keen to raid his old club for the 25-year-old.
United plan to offer a sum of £10m to Everton but will also include midfielder Tom Cleverley as part of the deal.
Martinez has been a keen admirer of the Englishman this season and with Gareth Barry set to return to Man City when his loan spell finishes in June; could be tempted in to making the deal.
Coleman has made 29 appearances in the Premier League for Everton this season, scoring six and assisting once.
Gary Neville on Manchester United
Gary Neville says the last two weeks have given him a "glimmer of hope" that Manchester United can salvage something from their season.
David Moyes' side face Bayern Munich in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday evening in the knowledge that defeat would end their chances of winning a trophy this campaign.
However former United captain Neville says the performance of Shinji Kagawa in the first leg - and his link-up play with Juan Mata in Saturday's 4-0 win over Newcastle - has provided glimpses of the type of football the club's supporters have been crying out for.
"What United have had in the last two weeks is the rotation," he told Monday Night Football.
"I have to say that against Bayern Munich last week, Kagawa really provided that urgency in the second half.
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