Man Utd is upset Tottenham in the Europa League final in Bilbao, with former striker Louis Saha who warns his old team, they have to win the fight in midfield to lift the trophy
Louis Saha has the midfield of Manchester United “shocking” of Manchester United and said that it could be their downfall against Tottenham in the Europa League final of tonight. Former United Striker Saha-Die also had a short spell at Spurs-Zei that Ruben Amorim cannot afford to make his midfield, as if they were already against Ange Postecoglou this season.
United has lost all three meetings with Spurs this season and Saha said Casemiro is the only hope that the Red Devils have to control midfield and eventually overcome.
“In terms of what the score could be, I saw United winning 2-1 or losing 3-0, to be honest!” Saha said. “It will be a filthy for United, because Tottenham has many things that United does not like. They are strongly defensive and their transition is much better, just like their midfield.
“But having someone like Casemiro in midfield – on his day – with all his experience, maybe things can balance a bit. United needs a strong midfield to appear on Wednesday and that has not been the case against Tottenham in recent meetings.
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“We have been transferred by their midfield, to the point that I would say it was sometimes shocking. It is a difficult final to predict because we are talking about two teams that know each other well. In the last few meetings between the two parties, we have seen Dominance about United, so they must be favorites.
“But in terms of history, how to manage a final, all such things, I would say that both clubs are in different functions and United are better equipped in this position. That gives me confidence in Wednesday's game. It will be interesting to see how the first 20 minutes pan out.”
Saha, exclusively speaking against Ladbrokes, also claimed that it makes a mockery of the tournament that one of United of Spurs, 16th and 17th in the Premier League, will play in the Champions League next season.
“I don't really understand how one of these two teams can play Champions League football, because neither of them deserving to be, based on what we have seen of them this season,” said Saha. “But these are the rules, so there is not much that you can do. It is not fair if you compare it to some of the clubs in the competition that the Champions League will miss.
“That is only one side of it. United. United, if they win on Wednesday, can turn around and say:” We still managed to reach the Champions League, despite all our struggles this season. “It is not something I totally agree with, but it's a great opportunity for both clubs.”
Reflect on the gloomy season of Tottenham, causing them to lose 21 times in the competition, Saha said: “Tottenham is now at the bottom of the table because of the maladministration and an underestimation of needs.
“It's not always about money and spending the most. Sometimes it's about the right people and the right players. That is not an easy job. The sports director has to anticipate these kinds of things, and that is an art in itself.”