man to watch when Manchester United resume
Champions League action on Wednesday.
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has singled out
Julian Draxler as Wolfsburg's main dangerman ahead of this
week's Champions League encounter at Old Trafford and has
likened the Germany international to Anthony Martial.
Draxler joined Wolfsburg from Schalke on deadline day as the
Bundesliga club looked to replace Kevin De Bruyne following his
move to Manchester City and Van Gaal still remembers the 22-
year-old from his time with Bayerrn Munich.
"Draxler was a very young talent when I was in charge of
Bayern, so I know him," Van Gaal told the official United website
"He has to go on a long road like Martial, although it could be a
little bit shorter because he has been playing longer on that
level.
"He is a very good player."
Wolfsburg were thrashed 5-1 by Bayern Munich last week as
Robert Lewandowski netted five goals in nine minutes, but Van
Gaal has warned Dieter Hecking's men should not be
underestimated.
"Of course I saw that game, but I also saw the first half and
Wolfsburg were very strong. It is unbelievable that it
happened in nine minutes," the Dutchman added.
United were beaten 2-1 by PSV on matchday one of the
Champions League, while Arsenal and Manchester City also
slumped to defeat, with Chelsea beng the only English side to
bag the full three points.
However, Van Gaal remains optimistic all four Premier League
representatives can progress.
He said: "The Premier League is a very difficult league. To beat
your opponent every week is not easy, it is always a struggle
and a battle. Then you have to play again mid-week in the
Champions League and that is the difference between all the
clubs in Europe.
"It is not predictable to say four teams in the Premier League
shall overcome this group stage round, no, it is not like that. But
I have to say that we have the teams to do it and we have the
quality to do it."
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