“We are history makers,” he announced at the beginning of his post-match press conference. While his excitement was evident, he was earnest when he emphasized that United would be ready to compete as they enter uncharted territory.
“I told the players at the end that we need to go in not just to fill a spot, but to genuinely embrace the chance to play against the top teams in Europe. If we want to be in that arena, we have to deliver our best performances.”
“I hope that the teams who draw us realize they may not have wanted to face Manchester United. But to be honest, whoever we face, we will do everything we can to maximize our chances in those matches.”
