Mata Turns Attention To Liverpool Trip

Each and every Monday during the season, Manchester United star Juan Mata pens a personal blog in which he reflects on his past week both on and off the pitch. In his latest post, on Monday 10 October, he looks forward to the Reds' trip to Anfield and thanks Sir Bobby Charlton... 

This has been a different week due to the international break, but it’s now over and we are already focused on the Premier League, where we have one of the biggest games of the year: our visit to Anfield. As you know, this is a special game for the Manchester United fans and, in general, one of the greatest clashes of the season in European football. 

I have been lucky to enjoy it in the past and I can assure you that this is a game like no other. This time, with both teams in a good moment, I hope we see a spectacular football match.We are really looking forward to showing what we are capable of, to play well and be competitive. After our last draw [against Stoke], the team wants to play as soon as possible to get the three points, as we did the last two times we played at Anfield in the Premier League, and to confirm that we are on the right track. I really hope so.

By the way, this week has marked the 60th anniversary of Sir Bobby Charlton’s debut with Manchester United, so it’s a good moment to give thanks to one of the most charismatic figures in the history of this sport. In Spain, for instance, when you ask for a legend of English football people keep saying: Bobby Charlton. Also, Sir Bobby is one of the best examples of how an extraordinary footballer can keep contributing to our sport and making his name bigger after hanging his boots.

Have a nice week. Hugs to all,

Juan

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