Live Bar December 16 News Former Manchester United goalkeeper Schmeichel revealed that Ferguson had been "terrified" of Reds star McManaman during his time at the helm of Manchester United.
Ferguson will remain a legend for Manchester United, having won 38 trophies in his 26-year coaching career at United. McManaman, who emerged from Liverpool's academy in 1990, spent nine years in the Reds before going to Real Madrid, always made Ferguson feel a little nervous whenever McManaman faced Ferguson's side, and Ferguson's priority was to have Liverpool's iconic midfielder "quiet" on the pitch.
Schmeichel claimed that Ferguson had 19-year-old Phil Neville follow McManaman until the FA Cup final between Manchester United and Liverpool in 1996.
In Ferguson's view, McManaman was Liverpool's best player at the time, and if Neville could successfully defend him, it would be easier for United to win trophies. In the end, Cantona's goal in the 85th minute gave United a 1-0 victory.
Schmeichel revealed in his autobiography One: "In a way, this is not surprising because Ferguson 'feared' McManaman. McManaman was Ferguson's only close opponent in the Premier League. I mean, he'll mention Shearer and the players of the main opponents in the team talk, but he'll never be afraid. However, McManaman always made him sweat anxiously. ”
"To be fair, McManaman is a fantastic player. Ferguson has always believed that if you can 'kick McManaman out', you're out of the game. ”
McManaman made 364 appearances for liverpool in his nine years and scored 66 goals at Anfield, although none of these goals were scored against Manchester United. In fact, McManaman has only won three times in the Premier League, when United won nine times and the other six were draws.
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