Ferguson backs Man U’s ‘collective unit’ to overcome ‘Ronaldo’ factor
April 30th, 2011 - 5:51 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 30(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson reckons that the collective strength of his team has enabled them to overcome the loss of Cristiano Ronaldo and put the club on the brink of Premier League and Champions League success.
Ronaldo had moved to Real Madrid in a record-breaking 80 million pound deal in 2009 after six years at Old Trafford.
“I think that teams always win the big competitions although an individual can make a difference, as Ronaldo did many times. But Wayne Rooney and Chicarito are making the difference now and (Antonio) Valencia’s form is making a difference,” the Telegraph quoted Ferguson, as saying.
“Individuals make a difference in that way, but if you look at the work-rate of our team collectively against Schalke on Tuesday night, that is what we try to aim for. The collective unit was first class and if we do achieve anything, it will be the collective that does it, but individuals do make the difference,” he added.
United are closing in on a record 19th Premier League title with Ferguson’s men six points ahead of Chelsea and Arsenal in the table.
They are also widely expected to reach the Champions League final after beating Schalke 2-0 in the semi-final, first leg. (ANI)
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