Eljero Elia is Sunday at Old Trafford debut for Southampton. Ronald Koeman, the mercenary of Werder Bremen included in his squad for the match against Manchester United, the team of Louis van Gaal.
” Elia has not played for a long time, but to get rhythm, you need minutes ”, Koeman said Friday. ” And we want to give him. “
The 27-year-old striker arrived in Germany hardly discussed. Southampton Elijah gets the chance to resurrect his career new life.
” He is in the squad, ” Koeman verklapte already. ” The only question is whether he is ready for a starting spot. ”
The ‘Saints’ are fourth in the Premier League, one point behind ManUnited. Early December Van Gaal won visiting Southampton 2-1 to the team from Koeman, by two goals from Robin van Persie.
Koeman is linked in Spanish media to FC Barcelona. The current coach Luis Enrique Barcelona is under heavy pressure due to the disappointing results and his troubled relationship with star player Lionel Messi.
” Ah, if Barcelona lose, there are always rumors and speculation, ” said Koeman Friday. ” I’m already linked my life to Barcelona, but this is not the time to talk about it. ”
Koeman gave the Catalan club in 1992 with a striking piece European Cup 1. former player why he always has an edge at the ‘socios’, the supporters of Barça. In recent years he was often called when the club was looking for a new coach.
” I see myself sometimes be coach of Barcelona. But that feeling I had often and when it did not happen. I am now at Southampton and am happy here, that’s the main thing. It’s not nice to Southampton and the people of Barcelona to go then to talk about something else ”
By:. ANP
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