Ivan Rakitic points finger at two Man Utd players who know they will “suffer” at Sevilla
Casemiro and David de Gea will be integral for Manchester United as they look to beat Sevilla in Spain with the duo beforehand sampling the hostile ambiance
David de Gea and Casemiro will have to organize their Manchester United team-mates for his or her “suffering” expertise at Sevilla, in response to Ivan Rakitic.
The Croatian, who claimed Europa League glory with the LaLiga outfit in 2014, has skilled the ambiance and hostility at the Ramón Sánchez–Pizjuán as each a house and visiting participant. United must go to Andalusia and get a outcome on Thursday night time if they are to make the final 4.
Two late targets final week left the tie within the stability and the Red Devils should present their character at a floor which will not be variety. Casemiro and De Gea have each performed at the stadium as visiting players throughout their spells within the capital – and will be tasked with prepping the squad.
Rakitic informed Spanish outlet AS : “De Gea or Casemiro, who have played here, will surely explain to them that this is something else. You get anywhere and they say that this is Sevilla’s competition. They are going to have to suffer, I cannot guarantee that we will qualify but we are going to leave everything on the field.”
Casemiro has been an impressed signing since arriving from Real Madrid, which has been underlined by United’s win file when he is been absent. The Brazilian has purchased notable management to the workforce and is more likely to relish the ambiance in Seville.
Rakitic additionally added: “These people don’t know what awaits them on Thursday. It is a team with a lot of experience and many millions, but United does not know what Ramón Sanchez-Pizjuán is like packed. I know from when I was at Barcelona that players from other teams sing the Sevilla anthem on the pitch. It’s unique. What our fans have created is very impressive.”
Sevilla have struggled in LaLiga, however Europe has supplied them with an opportunity to save lots of their season. United are but to beat the Spanish facet of their historical past, shedding to them within the knockout levels of the Champions League in 2018.
Erik ten Hag’s facet have discovered outcomes on the street onerous to return by, particularly in opposition to the highest sides. They’ve struggled in opposition to the elite groups within the Premier League, however will have to supply in southern Spain if they need to sustain their hopes of a cup treble.
The Europa League stays the final European trophy claimed by the membership, which got here throughout Jose Mourinho’s tenure. Marcus Rashford performed in that success six years in the past and has been a number one mild this time period, however is dealing with a race in opposition to time to be match for Thursday night time having simply returned to coaching.
