Diego Martínez maintains high ambition and confidence in his players. The rojiblanco coach does not hide the tremendous difficulty involved in going back from 0-2 to Manchester United, but he is convinced that Granada will have their moment during the game.
Same game plan as in the first leg ?: “There are things that are very useful, because the performance in many facets was good. We need to be more efficient, to come out with the personality we had in the second half. They are at least 90 minutes plus discount. This type of game must be played with intelligence and understanding that, as I said in the first leg, we need a perfect match and that is what we want to do tomorrow ”.
Different faces than in the previous one of a League match ?: “When I see my players, the first thing I feel is pride and gratitude. They have brought us here in a brilliant way. Being able to live it with them and with them adds much more value. This is one of the best stadium in the world, with a special flavor, with a prestige accumulated over many years. But I see my players prepared, convinced, determined, connected to the team and, honestly, serene. That is the most important word. Serenity and intelligence are very important to be able to pass the tie ”.
Is a game like this prepared differently ?: “This is the first time we get into Europe, the first time we get through the group stage, the first time we reach the sixteenth… there are many firsts and our values have always been the same. Our full confidence in what we do is what has brought us here. Our options to pass go through getting closer to our best version. We are ready, connected, looking forward to the match. But also savoring the moment because this preview is also very beautiful ”.
Why do you think Granada can pass ?: “We would like to pass it by to see you again with the horizontal red-and-white shirt. Leaving the Granada airport, one of the police officers, when we were handing him his passport, thanked us for everything we are doing for him, for his son … He said that when he was 15 years old he never imagined that Granada could be in the First Division. For all those people, for Grenadian fans, because this team has achieved unthinkable things. We are convinced of our possibilities. We know that it is very difficult, we know that we are facing a great rival, but we believe in what we are doing and we are going for it with determination ”.
State of Machís and Kenedy: “We all wish they could make it, but we cannot guarantee it. Let's see what happens, especially with Kenedy. It is with which we have more doubts ”.
Is it important to dial early ?: “We are prepared for all kinds of matches. Efficiency is often what determines the dynamics of a match and that's what I aspire to, for the team to be efficient and for us to be in the game at all times. You never know where your moment may be, but it is clear that we will have that moment, we will have our options and we will take advantage of them. That is what we have worked for. You have to savor it and enjoy it at the same time. That is important in terms of concentration, not obsessing over the beginning, the end, or the middle. At any time this team can score and turn it around. Goals can come at any time during the match. We know what we want to do, regardless of the eleven that comes out and the changes. We need everyone at all times. The players who come off the bench are going to be very important in the future of the tie. “
Faith in your team: “We are confident in our possibilities, I see the team with the determination necessary to compete to the fullest in tomorrow's game. We know it will be very difficult, but we believe in ourselves. If something has this Granada and these players have shown, it is that, at the very least, you have to believe in them to the maximum ”.
Solskjaer: “Granada will give everything”
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manchester United manager, mistrusts Granada. “We have to ensure qualification. Granada will give everything they have, but we want to play a good game and win it. If they come to pressure us, we must be prepared; if they remain behind and seek the backlash, we must not give them opportunities. We will want to dominate the ball and score goals, as always, “remarked the Manchester United manager. «They need the goals, although I cannot predict how they will look for them. We have already seen in their matches against Real Madrid or Barcelona how dangerous they can be ”.
Solskjaer will not be able to count on the sanctioned Maguire, Shaw and McTominay, starters in Los Cármenes and part of his spine, nor with Eric Bailly, who is already in England after overcoming the coronavirus, but is not yet fit to competetir. “It is never a good thing not to have all the players available, but we are prepared to deal with it. There were some yellows that were too easy to get out in the first leg. I will make compulsory changes and others, perhaps, by rotation ”.
Pogba. “If he must do a 'tackle', he will do it without looking at the consequences. We will do our best to win. We will play the game as it should be played. They are a quarterfinal of the Europa League.
Doubt about Rashford, who did not train on Tuesday or Wednesday. “Everyone should bring their leadership, and there are quite a few leaders on the roster. Team spirit comes before any individual. Manchester United have always had humble and hardworking players, who stick together and don't give up on any game. I feel that the players have gained confidence in this time with me. We want to win a title. All our focus is on winning games. “
It is difficult for him to play at home. “We want to change it. We must improve”.