Norwich City must look to give Manchester United
problems when the sides meet at Old Trafford,
manager Alex Neil has said.
Alex Neil wants Norwich City to pose as many problems as
possible when they take on Manchester United on Saturday.
Norwich are without a win in four in the top flight and face a
United side who, aside from their penalty shootout defeat to
Middlesbrough in the League Cup, have yet to lose at Old
Trafford this season.
Louis van Gaal's side have been beset by injuries in recent
weeks and are without a win in five in all competitions, and Neil
has called on his players to go out with plenty of belief that they
can cause an upset.
"It's going to be tough. They haven't lost a home league game
all season, so it's going to be a tough game," he told Norwich
City TV on Friday.
"They've got good quality players - they've also got a lot of
injuries. Ultimately though, we've got to worry about ourselves.
We have to pose as many problems as we can.
"We've equipped ourselves pretty well against the bigger teams
away from home and this game should be no different.
"If we can perform as well as we can and hopefully take that grit
and determination we had against Everton, then hopefully that
will give us a good chance."
Neil later confirmed at a media conference that goalkeeper John
Ruddy will be in the squad despite facing an internal
investigation over an alleged altercation outside a nightclub.
"John Ruddy at the moment is under an internal investigation
from the club to find out exactly what happened," Neil
explained. "That is basically as much as I can say on that until it
is concluded.
"John has not been found guilty or not guilty. The investigation
continues so John is a normal member of the squad. That
doesn't have any effect at the moment.
"In terms of disciplinary action we will have to wait and see what
the investigation brings. There is no time frame on this at the
moment but hopefully it will be concluded as quickly as we can.
"These players are in the public eye so you have to make sure
you are on your best behaviour at all times. You are
representing the club, but they are only human as well and
everyone has a tolerance level.
"The bottom line is you have to rise above it. Their actions will
have direct consequences. They know I can't babysit them."
problems when the sides meet at Old Trafford,
manager Alex Neil has said.
Alex Neil wants Norwich City to pose as many problems as
possible when they take on Manchester United on Saturday.
Norwich are without a win in four in the top flight and face a
United side who, aside from their penalty shootout defeat to
Middlesbrough in the League Cup, have yet to lose at Old
Trafford this season.
Louis van Gaal's side have been beset by injuries in recent
weeks and are without a win in five in all competitions, and Neil
has called on his players to go out with plenty of belief that they
can cause an upset.
"It's going to be tough. They haven't lost a home league game
all season, so it's going to be a tough game," he told Norwich
City TV on Friday.
"They've got good quality players - they've also got a lot of
injuries. Ultimately though, we've got to worry about ourselves.
We have to pose as many problems as we can.
"We've equipped ourselves pretty well against the bigger teams
away from home and this game should be no different.
"If we can perform as well as we can and hopefully take that grit
and determination we had against Everton, then hopefully that
will give us a good chance."
Neil later confirmed at a media conference that goalkeeper John
Ruddy will be in the squad despite facing an internal
investigation over an alleged altercation outside a nightclub.
"John Ruddy at the moment is under an internal investigation
from the club to find out exactly what happened," Neil
explained. "That is basically as much as I can say on that until it
is concluded.
"John has not been found guilty or not guilty. The investigation
continues so John is a normal member of the squad. That
doesn't have any effect at the moment.
"In terms of disciplinary action we will have to wait and see what
the investigation brings. There is no time frame on this at the
moment but hopefully it will be concluded as quickly as we can.
"These players are in the public eye so you have to make sure
you are on your best behaviour at all times. You are
representing the club, but they are only human as well and
everyone has a tolerance level.
"The bottom line is you have to rise above it. Their actions will
have direct consequences. They know I can't babysit them."
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