FELLAINI: I HAVE NO IDEA
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The midfielder t then played in three o of Brazil’s first four MAROUANE FELLAINI has admitted he is baffled why Manchester United are struggling to own Old Trafford as they once did.
The Theatre of Dreams was once a fortress, but now the only team that look scared to play there are United themselves – and Fellaini can’t explain it.
The Belgian star was a lastminute goal hero grabbing the Champions League winner against games after the World Cup – against the USA, El Salvador and Saudi Arabia. But he wasn’t included for the last friendly Uruguay/ Cameroon doubleheader – both played in England.
Blue
That has left Fred feeling blue, but he is targeting the 2019 Copa America – being hosted across five cities in Brazil next summer – for a return to the international fold.
“I remain focused on my work at United and hope to be back in the Brazil squad soon,” he added. Swiss side Young Boys to seal United’s place in the last 16 knockout stage next year.
It was United’s first home goal in Europe this season after failing to score in four of 10 games at Old Trafford in all competitions.
Character
And that is puzzling even Fellaini as United prepare to host Arsenal in a key Premier League showdown on Wednesday.
“I don’t know, I just don’t know. I just think we have to do better,” said Fellaini. “Against Young Boys, we showed the right character.
“From the first minute we were going for a goal and created a lot of chances, but, yes, we have to play like that and be on the front foot in all our games at home.
“I hope it will change the mood. We have important game coming up and everyone knows that we need to take the points.”
Despite a disappointing draw at lowly Southampton yesterday, the