Juan Mata is confident the Red Devils character can turn their misfortunes around
After signing from Chelsea for a club record fee of £37.1 million, Juan Mata has gone on to record 3 assists in as many games for his new club. However, after drawing 2-2 with Fulham on Sunday, questions are being raised as to whther or not Manchester United have it in them to rescue their dreadful season.
Mata is preaching togetherness as the way for United to get out of their current travails, with the next chance of finding some form coming up against Arsenal on Wednesday.
“The way to carry on is to stick together, the team and the fans, learn from mistakes and be positive, and we will show the character this team has always had,” Mata said on his personal blog.
“I was frustrated after the match, but we will give everything until the end of the season, because that’s what (the fans) deserve.
“The results may be better or worse but I’m going to give everything I have to help the team in every game, trying to enjoy football as I’ve always done, in the good and the bad moments.
“It seems that luck is not on our side, but I don’t like to give excuses.
“There is something we can always count on: the team’s passion and sacrifice. We did fight until the end, and that’s what I felt on the pitch, but once again we can’t give excuses.
“We have to get better and improve our shooting accuracy, because we got many times to the box and could have scored more than two goals.
“I’m sure we will make it, but there are less and less games to play so the sooner the better.”
It has to be said, Mata’s character since joining United has been spot on. There’s no doubting his confidence in the team. Whether his words prove to be true or not is yet to be seen however. The game against Arsenal in mid-week is a must win for the Red Devils, as is every single one of their remaining League games if they are to secure Champions League football next season.
– Sam Rowbotham
