Was it different last night, being in charge?
“It’s the other side of being a football player or a manager or an assistant. It’s completely opposite sides. My team talk, I’m standing in front of the team telling them about what Manchester United is about and what it is to play at Old Trafford. Telling them what songs are being sung by the fans and why. So, you try to transmit that feeling, that lovely feeling playing for this club. It’s a proud moment sharing that with players, and what they were transmitting on the pitch, and the way it interacted with the supporters. Also towards me, it was unbelievable support and it only strengthens me to do the utmost, especially short term, for Chelsea.”
Did you speak to Sir Alex before the game?
“Yes, I spoke to him. He wished me luck. We spoke shortly about my situation, shortly about the team and most of all he wished me luck for the game. It’s always great to speak to him.”
Have the club dug a hole with recruitment?
“It’s something that is interesting to think about because in the end, in football it happens so much. The team, a club, is also in the process of signing players, it’s also in combination with the manager. It’s difficult to comment on that actually and what the process would be with the new manager and how important it is that the new manager is improving the squad. He has a decision to come or not to come when he sees the squad, so it’s hard for me to comment on that, but that would be the reaction from my side.”
