Ex-Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov believes that the Red Devils are capable of rallying themselves to beat Liverpool on Sunday, despite a lack of form.
Manchester United’s Torrid Season
Manchester United’s torrid start to the season only seems to have gotten worse this week.
On Saturday the Red Devils lost 3-0 to Bournemouth at Old Trafford in the Premier League, before crashing out of the Champions League after losing 1-0 at home to Bayern Munich.
Now Erik ten Hag’s side must travel to Anfield, where they haven’t won since 2016, to take on their high-flying rivals, Liverpool, in what has to be considered a make or break game for the Dutch coach.
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Berbatov On Liverpool Vs. Manchester United
In anticipation of the fixture, ex-Manchester United striker Dimtar Berbatov has discussed his former side’s chances against the league leaders.
Speaking to Betfair, Berbatov said: “You are in a type of form that you don’t want to be in when you play Liverpool – that’s the problem,” he said.
“Of course, there’s hope – there is always hope! Especially when it’s a derby. United are coming off the back of two defeats, but when it’s a derby you expect the boys to understand what this game is about.
“Even though they have lost the previous two games, United still have to believe they can beat Liverpool on Sunday. It doesn’t matter how hard it is. The chance is there. Liverpool are the favourites on paper, based on the results, but in games like this, the hope is always there, as long as you don’t make stupid mistakes.
“Just forget about the last two games. Try to get the positives out of the performances when you play. Just imagine that this is the first game of the Premier League season and it so happens you play against Liverpool, so you go out there and show you’re ready for the battle. That’s it.
“There is no big philosophy. Just keep it simple. It’s going to be tough, but United have surprised people before when they’ve been in bad positions by winning.”
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