United ready for Inter battle
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- ITN
United ready for Inter battle
Alex Ferguson is confident his side can beat Inter Milan in the Champions League, despite the presence of Jose Mourinho in the opposition dug-out. The 46-year-old Portuguese has a good record against Ferguson's United, defeating the Red Devils at the quarter-final stage as he led Porto to the Champions League title in 2004. Mourinho then took over at Premier League rivals Chelsea and suffered only one defeat in the ten games they played against United during his time in charge. Ahead of Tuesday's game in the San Siro, Mourinho played down the importance of the opposition, saying: "It means nothing special. It means the same if the opponent is another one, if the opponent is from another country and if the opponent has another manager. "The objective is to go through," he added. "The draw gave us Manchester United. We were happy with the draw. We were happy with the draw because it is very easy for me to prepare the game from a psychological point of view. "I don't need to motivate people. I don't need to be worried with concentration levels. Everything is up. The game is in the air, the smell of the game is in the air, adrenaline is in the air, so the job for me is easier than I expect." Ferguson was in an equally relaxed mood, saying he didn't expect the Italian champions to spring any surprises. "I don't think Inter will change. I think they are what they are," he said. "I think they are a very experienced, powerful team, with two strikers who are very powerful and good finishers, with Dejan Stankovic behind, it gives them a threat all the time."
ITN | February 24, 2009
