TERIM LOOKING FORWARD TO UNITED

Galatasaray manager Fatih Terim has said that his side would be looking at the possibility of completing a unique treble for the Turkish club’s when they take on Manchester United in the group stages of the Champions League. Fenerbahce and Besiktas have already enjoyed success against Manchester United in the last few seasons.

If Galatasaray complete the set by winning against Man Utd at Old Trafford in the first match of the group stages, then it would be a great delight according to the manager Fatih Terim. He will be having a number of shows former Premier league players like Albert Riera at his disposal when they take on Manchester United at Old Trafford.

They happen to find Manchester United in a difficult situation due to the number of injuries they have suffered in the defensive positions. However, they have started finding some form after the poor start to made to the season in terms of defensive abilities. They were defeated by Everton on the opening day of the season, while the conceded two goals against both Fulham and Southampton in the last two matches. The 4-0 win over Wigan during the weekend was the first clean sheet of the season for Manchester United.

“They are our big rivals but I remember Fener and Besiktas both did a fantastic job. We have drawn at Old Trafford in the past, but now we hope to follow them. We want to achieve something exactly as our rivals did. It would have been better to play against Cluj or Braga. Then we could have gained more experience. Instead we have to play against one of the best sides in the world immediately. Manchester United have been so successful in the Champions League for many years,” said Fatih Terim ahead of the opening Champions League match for this season.