|
|
Hannover director Joerg Schmadtke eyes Europa League showdown with Manchester United
The Premier League champions are seen as one of the teams to avoid in Friday's draw but the unseeded Germans insist that they would relish a trip to Old Trafford
Dec 16, 2011 8:05:00 AM
Bongarts
EXCLUSIVE
By Von Claas Philipp
Hannover managing director Joerg Schmadtke has revealed that he would welcome a tie against Manchester United in the last 32 of the Europa League.
The draw for the knockout stages will be held in Nyon on Friday at 13.00CET and Schmadtke is not afraid of being paired with the reigning Premier League champions.
"I would have no problem with it if we would get drawn against Manchester United," he told Goal.com.
"I think this is an attractive trip against a more attractive opponent with a beautiful stadium.”
Hannover, who are currently eighth in the Bundesliga, progressed to the last 32 of the Europe League as runners-up to Standard Liege in Group B after finishing with 11 points from their six games.
Sir Alex Ferguson's United suffered a shock exit from the Champions League when a defeat away at Basel saw them slip to third place in Group C.
By Von Claas Philipp
Hannover managing director Joerg Schmadtke has revealed that he would welcome a tie against Manchester United in the last 32 of the Europa League.
|
Sign up with 188BET for a FREE bet up to £25 – Great Prices, Every Game |
|
Open an account with Sportingbet today and get up to £50 in free bets! |
|
Sign up with William Hill for a free bet up to £25 |
|
Sign up with bet365 for a free bet up to £200 |
|
Sign up with Paddy Power - Bet £10, Get £20! |
The draw for the knockout stages will be held in Nyon on Friday at 13.00CET and Schmadtke is not afraid of being paired with the reigning Premier League champions.
"I would have no problem with it if we would get drawn against Manchester United," he told Goal.com.
"I think this is an attractive trip against a more attractive opponent with a beautiful stadium.”
Hannover, who are currently eighth in the Bundesliga, progressed to the last 32 of the Europe League as runners-up to Standard Liege in Group B after finishing with 11 points from their six games.
Sir Alex Ferguson's United suffered a shock exit from the Champions League when a defeat away at Basel saw them slip to third place in Group C.
| Sign up with 188BET for a FREE bet up to £25 – Great Prices, Every Game |
|
| Open an account with Sportingbet today and get up to £50 in free bets! |
|
| Sign up with William Hill for a free bet up to £25 |
|
| Sign up with bet365 for a free bet up to £200 |
|
| Sign up with Paddy Power - Bet £10, Get £20! |
|
Inside Goal.Com
-
Discover football's best & worst pledges
Goal.com takes a look back at some of the best and worst promises made by members of the football fraternity over the years
-
Spain's Euro 2012 hopes hit hard by Villa blow
The Barcelona striker will be out of the continental competition after failing to fully recover from a broken tibia sustained in December's Club World Cup. He will be sorely missed
-
Cartoon: Drogba waves goodbye to Chelsea
The Ivorian confirmed his intention to leave Stamford Bridge on Tuesday after eight years at the club, meaning his final kick for the Blues sealed Champions League glory
-
Conte claims Serie A Coach of the Season award
The Italian led Juventus to the Scudetto with an unbeaten record and is deemed the best trainer on the peninsula by the readers in our end-of-term vote
-
All the players available for free in England
A host of big-name Premier League stars are out of contract at the end of the season and Goal.com gives you the top five bargains who will be snapped up for absolutely nothing
