Exclusive: Reds visit the San Siro before kick-off
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his Manchester United players have enjoyed a walk around the historic San Siro, as preparations continue for our Europa League last-16 second leg against AC Milan.
Last week’s first leg at Old Trafford ended in a 1-1 draw, after Amad's stunning header five minutes into the second half was cancelled out by Simon Kjaer's late away goal in added time.
Kick-off for the return fixture in Italy is scheduled for 20:00 GMT and the Reds are in a determined mood, knowing that a score draw of 2-2, or higher, or victory would secure our place in Friday’s quarter-final draw.
Alex Telles told us the team will play without fear and, in another exclusive interview, Marcus Rashford also suggests we will attack right from the start.
Watch our exclusive footage of the players’ pre-match walk below…
Kick-off for the return fixture in Italy is scheduled for 20:00 GMT and the Reds are in a determined mood, knowing that a score draw of 2-2, or higher, or victory would secure our place in Friday’s quarter-final draw.
Alex Telles told us the team will play without fear and, in another exclusive interview, Marcus Rashford also suggests we will attack right from the start.
Watch our exclusive footage of the players’ pre-match walk below…
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KNOW YOUR SURROUNDINGS
Solskjaer took a 20-man squad to Milan on Wednesday afternoon and the manager spoke during the pre-match press conference about playing at the iconic stadium.
“I think I only played once in a friendly at San Siro,” said Ole. “I was mostly a spectator watching. Fantastic stadium with history and when it's full, it's an incredible place to play.
“We're going to, unfortunately, play it in a different type of atmosphere. We're going to familiarise ourselves with the stadium, just have a little walk so the boys can have a feel of their surroundings.”
Solskjaer took a 20-man squad to Milan on Wednesday afternoon and the manager spoke during the pre-match press conference about playing at the iconic stadium.
“I think I only played once in a friendly at San Siro,” said Ole. “I was mostly a spectator watching. Fantastic stadium with history and when it's full, it's an incredible place to play.
“We're going to, unfortunately, play it in a different type of atmosphere. We're going to familiarise ourselves with the stadium, just have a little walk so the boys can have a feel of their surroundings.”
Assistant manager Mike Phelan shared a photo of the San Siro to his official Instagram account following today’s walk and, in the caption, he looked forward to an exciting contest.
The calm before the storm. Two great football clubs will battle it out tonight for progression in the @EuropaLeague the @ManUtd boys in the background familiarising themselves with the territory pic.twitter.com/pfCOlhPS6I
— Mike Phelan (@Mike_Phelan_1) March 18, 2021
Of course, the experienced Phelan was part of Sir Alex Ferguson's coaching staff when United last won at the San Siro, as you can read more about below.
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OUR RECORD AT SAN SIRO
Throughout history, United have played seven matches at the famous old stadium that is still shared by the two Milan clubs.
The Reds have won once at the venue, in a memorable 3-2 victory during the 2009/10 Champions League campaign. Our two draws there were both against Milan’s great rivals Internazionale, 10 years apart in 1999 and 2009.
Throughout history, United have played seven matches at the famous old stadium that is still shared by the two Milan clubs.
The Reds have won once at the venue, in a memorable 3-2 victory during the 2009/10 Champions League campaign. Our two draws there were both against Milan’s great rivals Internazionale, 10 years apart in 1999 and 2009.
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SPEAKING OF STADIUMS
In an interview with The Athletic, published today, birthday boy Diogo Dalot speaks warmly about his return to Old Trafford with loan club Milan last Thursday.
“The stadium has a smell,” says the Portuguese defender. “The grass has a smell.
“I was used to going to the other half of the pitch before the game. It was strange just to see the stadium from that perspective because I always looked from the Stretford End to the top. But I have to say it was a very good feeling [being back].”
In an interview with The Athletic, published today, birthday boy Diogo Dalot speaks warmly about his return to Old Trafford with loan club Milan last Thursday.
“The stadium has a smell,” says the Portuguese defender. “The grass has a smell.
“I was used to going to the other half of the pitch before the game. It was strange just to see the stadium from that perspective because I always looked from the Stretford End to the top. But I have to say it was a very good feeling [being back].”
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