Valencia to face Boca
Sir Alex isn’t in the habit of announcing his team too far in advance, but the United boss has confirmed Antonio Valencia will start against Boca Juniors in Munich on Wednesday.
The Ecuadorian winger will pull on a Reds shirt for the first time when United kick off the two-day Audi Cup competition against the Argentinean giants.
“Valencia didn’t join us in the Far East because he was behind the rest of the squad in terms of his fitness,” Sir Alex said.
“He’s been back at Carrington doing his endurance and speed work, catching up with everyone else.”
And although it’s unrealistic to expect Valencia to step straight into Cristiano Ronaldo’s shoes, the United manager is confident he’s found a player who will go from strength to strength.
“We lost Ronaldo in the summer and he’s someone who gave us 26 goals last season. It’s going to be hard to replace him and we hope we can find an answer to that.
“We’ve signed Valencia, who has a lot of potential – he’s young, very athletic and possesses good power. At 23 years of age I think he can develop at our club.”
wat time for the match vs Boca?
Sir Alex: Time to step it up
Sir Alex Ferguson feels United's participation in the Audi Cup is the perfect follow-up to a successful four-game tour of Asia.
The Reds arrived in Germany on Monday morning following a 10-day trip to the Far East which yielded four wins from four.
While United were well tested in Asia, Sir Alex feels their two games in Munich against Boca Juniors, on Wednesday, and AC Milan or Bayern Munich 24 hours later will bring tougher challenges which will further aid his side's preparations for the coming season.
"We feel we’re coming into a real football situation now," said the boss at his pre-match press conference.
"We’ve just spent 10 days in Asia and although we did appreciate the competition there – it helped to bring us on and develop our tempo and rhythm – [this is the real deal].
"Most importantly, we’ve come here with no injuries - we’re at the stage where everyone’s fit. We’re delighted to be here and are looking forward to both games."
Originally posted by nature-ones:wat time for the match vs Boca?
Wednesday 29 July
12:30 am - (Thurs morning)
oh okay tks 4 de reply
any live ?
they showing on cable??
doubt it.
Anyone happens to have the live links to the match do post up here ok... Thanks.
Originally posted by iceFatboy:they showing on cable??
till date, has not seen one -pre-season MU game leh..
KNS..
Sian, got sch tml cannot watch.
Originally posted by ViNnO:Sian, got sch tml cannot watch.
go school sleep lar lol
still no updates on live?
Yeah no online streaming?
why not showing on football channel at SCV?
watching live via ppstream
gave me the link..=>
starting line up
sandking please take note:
Kuszczak
Oshea(C)
Wes Brown
Fabio
Valencia
Carrick
Cathcart
Rooney
Park Ji Sung
Anderson
Macheda
Originally posted by funniegal:gave me the link..=>
no link must dwnload ppstream.
i have ppstream leh..but cant see..==<?
heheh can liao yeah
The one I gave is better... Picture clear and commentary in English...
http://www.atdhe.net/8237/watch-boca-juniors-vs-manchester-united