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Deschamps: United is an example for all 23.02.2011

Marseille coach Didier Deschamps will rely on the support of fans of the team at the Stade Velodrome for the first leg with Manchester United in the Champions League 1/8-finalite tonight. Guests from England have several problems with injured players, but Ferguson believes the success of your team.

"United is a club rich in history. The team has won many trophies and their character is their manager. They have a culture of winners. United is emulated. To win, should really introduce more than well. I expect a very tough match. Logically is the Reds' to qualify for the next phase. However, there are two games to eliminate them would be really impressive. meeting at Old Trafford will be difficult as the enemy is strong host. So we will try to achieve the best result this evening and then see what awaits us in England, "said Deschamps.

"Motto of the United was to win. It's just embedded in their DNA. Can not rely on some players. But when we hear the names of Nani, Rooney and Berbatov, I know that they can make a difference. Accomplished many victories and allowed small goals. There is no fantasy in recent years, but they are one of the strongest teams. Of course, Marseille will try to avoid but also to score goal. We need a strong mobilization in defense. A scoreless draw no would be a bad result. And if you mainly protect, will go wrong. It is a privilege to play such matches. I know that the "atmosphere" of Velodrome will be numb. add a coach of French champions.

Because of accumulated yellow cards Ayo Andre will not come to Marseille. Valbuena againo training and will likely start as a starter. The same goes for Loic Remy and Brandao, who have recovered from injuries. However even scorer Andre-Pierre Zhinyak is sidelined because of injury. According to doctors of Marseille striker needs a miracle to be able to display against Manchester United. Ilton, who healed in the adductor problem and has not played since October 2 last year, is also available on Deschamps.

Despite the absence of several injured players, Sir Alex believes in the positive developments at the meeting in favor of United.

"We participate in three competitions and we want to do well in them all. The real race begins today in order to put on away goals. Our average line will be drawn without injured Giggs and Anderson. I'm not worried, as they have good players who can replace them. In recent years the English teams are very strong and it will become clear and this. The standard of the Premier League has risen significantly over the last 7-8 seasons. We can not talk about domination, but English clubs have a good chance during the year. Furthermore, the final will be played at Wembley, which is another incentive. Champions League this season is very open, "said the Scot.

"Marseille is strong and athletic team. It has a quality defender. Valbuena practicing again and will probably play. We have read with great atmosphere during the match, this will assists. The next few weeks are very important for Manchester United. Forthcoming us four away matches - Wigan, Chelsea, Liverpool and the Champions League. The players are ready, interestingchallenge is for them. I do not think we are favorites. Marseille also has his chance, "added Sir Alex.

Unlike his French counterpart Ferguson can not rely on many of its key players. Because of various injuries miss match Giggs, Anderson, Evans, Ferdinand, Owen, Park and Valencia, which has a trauma of September 2010 new goalkeeper Andres Lindegaard notes did my first trip to United's match in European club competition. However, it is expected Edwin van der Sar to start as a starter.

As a football coach Marseille Didier Deschamps has played five times against Manchester United in the Champions League with Juventus team. Was on the winning side in the first two games in season 1996/97. A year later, in the 2:3 defeat at Old Trafford, but was expelled. Again in 1998/99 experienced disappointment 1/2-finalite of broadband, and then united with the European Cup triumph. But he enjoys a 5:0 victory over the Reds' season later with the team of Chelsea.

Marseille - Manchester United
Today: from 21:45, Velodrome "
Referee: Felix Brih

Marseille: Mandanda, Fanny, Diavara, M'Bia, Heinze, Lucio, Cisse, Kabore, Remy, Brandao, Jordi Aye
Injured: Zhinyak
Penalties: Andre Aye

Manchester United: Van der Sar, Evra, Vidic, O'Shea, Rafael, Scholes, Carrick, Fletcher, Nani, Berbatov, Rooney
Injured: Giggs, Anderson, Evans, Ferdinand, Owen, Park, Valencia
Punished: no