Barca is Anderson's Cup Final

Solius · 16th April 2008, 20:20

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Anderson can't wait for United's Champions League semi-final clash with Barcelona, labelling the tie the most important of his life.

The Reds travel to the Catalonian capital next Wednesday for the first leg of their last four tie, before hosting Frank Rijkaard's side at Old Trafford six days later.

Anderson, who has become an integral member of United's squad since signing last summer, is relishing the challenge of testing himself against one of the world's best teams.

"It is like a final for me," he declared. "Playing against Barcelona is the most important game of my life - it is like the final of the Champions League.

"In fact, I think it is a sort of final as we are the two teams with the best record in this season's competition."

The Brazilian midfielder says he is loving life at Old Trafford and admits he's never worked as hard in his career.

"You have to think about football 24 hours a day here," he says. "We have a great squad, but the one difference is that you work a lot more here. I have never worked so hard before as the training sessions are very tough.

"I joined United straight after playing in the Copa America with Brazil and the contrast was difficult, but that is normal. It was the same when I went to Porto. Cristiano Ronaldo has helped me a lot to adapt and others like [Patrice] Evra, [Michael] Carrick, [Wes] Brown and [Gerard] Pique have all made life easier. I'm very happy."

Looks like he's getting used to the training, will be able to last longer in games in the future. Reckon he'll play a part against Barca?

Wes · 16th April 2008, 20:37

without doubt. Good player that man.

RedNome · 16th April 2008, 20:37

Barca will be his Cup Final so far, but he needs to realise that if we get past them and Liverpool progress too, then that will be the biggest game in both of our clubs history to date, at least in the fans eyes anyway.

Fucks sake, I need to stop thinking about this now, it's giving me the fear.

Wes · 16th April 2008, 20:41

there's really no point thinking about that nomey. I wouldn't be able to watch the game really.

RedNome · 16th April 2008, 20:46

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Originally Posted by Wes

there's really no point thinking about that nomey. I wouldn't be able to watch the game really.

Can't help it lad, I'm surrounded by Scousers every day so am constantly reminded about the possibility, and it's pretty much the only topic of conversation atm.

There will be absolutly no pleasure in watching that game if this comes to pass, and I have a feeling it will, it should have happened last season with a bit more luck with injuries.

IBleedRed · 16th April 2008, 20:48

Barca might as well be the final I think they will be tougher than chelsea or liverpool

Billy Blaggs · 16th April 2008, 20:49

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Originally Posted by IBleedRed

Barca might as well be the final I think they will be tougher than chelsea or liverpool

Thats a dangerous thing to say.

IBleedRed · 16th April 2008, 20:51

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Originally Posted by Billy Blaggs

Thats a dangerous thing to say.

regardless of who wins between united and barca (I hope its united!) I hope whoever does wins the final so in that sense as well

Red_devil_ · 16th April 2008, 20:55

We all need to realize who United is....I am not saying Barca is an easy team but as United supporters we have to believe United is capable of winning it all

Raven_Blade · 16th April 2008, 21:09

We can hope that Anderson saves a really special performance for them. Barcelona have a lot of quality players and we will need to surpass them for the quality displayed.

KanieKane · 16th April 2008, 22:38

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Originally Posted by RedNome

Barca will be his Cup Final so far, but he needs to realise that if we get past them and Liverpool progress too, then that will be the biggest game in both of our clubs history to date, at least in the fans eyes anyway.

Fucks sake, I need to stop thinking about this now, it's giving me the fear.

I think its gonna happen Rednome and im in the fears with ya

Wes · 16th April 2008, 22:41

re: Anderson.

Do people reckon he's mature enough for a game of this size?

Bynni · 16th April 2008, 22:43

Let's just hope that he's a game raising cnut then

Bape · 16th April 2008, 22:48

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Originally Posted by Wes

re: Anderson.

Do people reckon he's mature enough for a game of this size?

Why wouldnt he?

Wes · 16th April 2008, 22:50

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Originally Posted by Bape

Why wouldnt he?

well he's nineteen or whatever. He looks to me to be well up for all the big games. do people agree?

RedKaos · 16th April 2008, 22:53

To be honest I would have preferred Barca in the final. Kinda the point of the CL, play against the continents finest teams, not premiership opposition.

mosesfromtala · 16th April 2008, 22:53

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Originally Posted by Wes

well he's nineteen or whatever. He looks to me to be well up for all the big games. do people agree?

without a doubt

Bape · 16th April 2008, 22:56

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Originally Posted by mosesfromtala

without a doubt

Indeed

Van Piorsing · 16th April 2008, 22:58

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Originally Posted by Bape

Indeed

Right.

rufus diabolus · 16th April 2008, 22:59

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Originally Posted by KanieKane

I think its gonna happen Rednome and im in the fears with ya

Same here, I feel sick now just thinking about it.

16th April 2008, 20:37	#2 (permalink)
Wes Brown is no God Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dublin, in the Irish Republic Posts: 7,104	without doubt. Good player that man.

16th April 2008, 20:37	#3 (permalink)
RedNome Cnut Rating: 9(conservative) Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Well, here we are in a room with two manky hookers and a racist dwarf. Posts: 10,514	Barca will be his Cup Final so far, but he needs to realise that if we get past them and Liverpool progress too, then that will be the biggest game in both of our clubs history to date, at least in the fans eyes anyway. Fucks sake, I need to stop thinking about this now, it's giving me the fear.

16th April 2008, 20:41	#4 (permalink)
Wes Brown is no God Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dublin, in the Irish Republic Posts: 7,104	there's really no point thinking about that nomey. I wouldn't be able to watch the game really.

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IBleedRed likes to use pantyhose Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: apparently uses the term "limey" too much Posts: 3,364	Barca might as well be the final I think they will be tougher than chelsea or liverpool

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Red_devil_ Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: That boy Ronaldo !! Posts: 2,000	We all need to realize who United is....I am not saying Barca is an easy team but as United supporters we have to believe United is capable of winning it all

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Raven_Blade Attention Whoring Common Crow Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Earth. Milky Way Galaxy. Posts: 13,808	We can hope that Anderson saves a really special performance for them. Barcelona have a lot of quality players and we will need to surpass them for the quality displayed.

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Wes Brown is no God Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dublin, in the Irish Republic Posts: 7,104	re: Anderson. Do people reckon he's mature enough for a game of this size?

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Bynni Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: In close proximity to bacon and beer. Posts: 501	Let's just hope that he's a game raising cnut then

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RedKaos Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tentacles in my mouthLOL Posts: 2,439	To be honest I would have preferred Barca in the final. Kinda the point of the CL, play against the continents finest teams, not premiership opposition.