Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, said it would make some changes to deal with Schalke 04 in the second leg of European Champions League semi-final, Wednesday, May 4, 2011. A 2-0 lead in the first leg, Fergie intends to provide opportunity to other players to feel the heat of the Champions League atmosphere.
Manchester United had the upper hand after bagging two goals away when they travel to Schalke headquarters, the Veltins Arena. This makes the Scottish manager that will bring back Paul Scholes, Dimitar Berbatov, and Michael Owen in order to maintain the stamina to rotate players.
"Reflecting on the experience of last year, we lost the league title after a play (mid-week) against Bayern Munich. Our team is very tired against Chelsea in the next game," said Fergie. "It affects the selection of teams in two very important event," he continued.
Manchester United are now just three points adrift of Chelsea in the Premier League. Fergie did not want to take risks and will take advantage on away goals with the team finishes.
"There will be some changes, hope they will also be as good as the core team," said Fergie.
According to Fergie, while Schalke will realize total attacks, there must be a first priority and will be very good to remain optimistic that with support from the team and the fans lining.
"I hope Chelsea do not think the match only for formality," said Fergie who still do not want to underestimate Raul Gonzalez and his friends. Manchester United remain vigilant for the road to the final against Barcelona maintained. (ABC Sport art l)
Manchester United had the upper hand after bagging two goals away when they travel to Schalke headquarters, the Veltins Arena. This makes the Scottish manager that will bring back Paul Scholes, Dimitar Berbatov, and Michael Owen in order to maintain the stamina to rotate players.
"Reflecting on the experience of last year, we lost the league title after a play (mid-week) against Bayern Munich. Our team is very tired against Chelsea in the next game," said Fergie. "It affects the selection of teams in two very important event," he continued.
Manchester United are now just three points adrift of Chelsea in the Premier League. Fergie did not want to take risks and will take advantage on away goals with the team finishes.
"There will be some changes, hope they will also be as good as the core team," said Fergie.
According to Fergie, while Schalke will realize total attacks, there must be a first priority and will be very good to remain optimistic that with support from the team and the fans lining.
"I hope Chelsea do not think the match only for formality," said Fergie who still do not want to underestimate Raul Gonzalez and his friends. Manchester United remain vigilant for the road to the final against Barcelona maintained. (ABC Sport art l)
