Kanchelskis told how Ferguson took him to the pub after defeats

A monstrous defeat of the once best club in the world ended at the weekend meeting in the English Premier League. “Liverpool” did not leave a stone unturned from “Manchester United” at a time when he seemed to be on the path to recovery. The 7-0 score speaks for itself, but Andrei Kanchelskis, who played 123 matches for Manchester United, scored 28 goals, twice won the English Championship and the Super Cup, as well as the FA and League Cups, also speculated about it.

– Andrei Atanasovich, I know that you perceive the ups and downs of United with great trepidation. What feelings after these 0:7?

– Very heavy. It’s just indecent – to lose with such a score. I don’t understand how in football you can miss seven and not score anything.

– Keane said, “it’s a shame for all veterans of the club.” I mean, for you, for Beckham, for Canton, Robson and many others…

Roy is right as always. Our biggest defeat was against Barcelona. But then, out of eight of our legionnaires, only three could play in the Champions League. The Irish, Scots and Welsh were also considered legionnaires. At Old Trafford they finished 2-2, they got 0-4 there. Giggs, Keene, Cantona, Schmeichel, Hughes, Erwin… We left without most of them.

– Did you play?

– Both matches. Ferguson always put me on. Although the choice of composition for European competition was a big headache. Only young Nicky Butt, Walsh, Scholes are nearby. Taught them a little. But there are Stoichkov, Romario, Koeman…

– What did Sir Alex say after that defeat?

– In two days we play with Aston Villa. We drove.

“Then what should Ten Hag do after yesterday?”

– A question for him. Ferguson gathered us and took us to nature, also an option. Skewer to eat.

– Do you communicate with him?

– All holidays and birthdays we congratulate each other, sending a helmet. I tell him jokingly that he ruined me on black caviar.

– And he whiskey in response?

– No, he’s in red now. Whiskey in the past. When I’m in Manchester, I always have a glass.

– “VIVA Ronaldo” from the fans of Manchester United, who said a lot of nasty things recently, is this not the limit of their patience?

– I went through it all. This, too, could say in a fit of emotion. They leave, but they will return. Ronaldo has done a lot for the club even in this short moment.

– Varan yelled at the players and forced them to approach the fans after the game. Is something wrong in the dressing room?

– After such defeats, everyone will say that you did not run there. This is fine. It is necessary to “shove” always, especially now.

– Many people are now saying that such a blow would benefit Manchester United. Really?

– Ferguson gathered us in a bar after four defeats at the start for a good Guinness. And we won that championship. We sat in a bar, drank beer, whiskey, said something to each other and won the championship.

– We talked a month ago about the confrontation between Arsenal and Man City. Is there any certainty that after a super strong-willed victory on Saturday, the Gunners will not let go of theirs?

– There is confidence that City will win. “Arsenal” just can not stand this race.

– I know you flew to the UAE. Looking forward to a new coaching appointment soon?

– This is from a series of Eastern traditions: “There is no need to hurry.”

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