Deco expects fear factor

Barcelona ace looking forward to the freedom of Old Trafford

Last updated: 27th April 2008

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Barcelona play-maker Deco believes Manchester United will be running scared in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals at Old Trafford.

The Barcelona ace feels United are the side under pressure following last week's 0-0 first-leg draw at the Camp Nou.

Deco feels United's failure to score an away goal gives Barcelona the edge ahead Tuesday's return meeting.

"The fear is with them now," Deco said in the News of the World.

"They know if they concede at home they will have to score twice to win the semi-final. I'm optimistic."

Confident

And Deco is also confident that Lionel Messi will prove a threat as United are forced to attack.

"In the first leg Messi had a lot of players on top of him when he received the ball, but he still caused problems," Deco added.

"Now they have to attack us more and they will not be able to concentrate so much on covering Messi.

"When I saw that Tevez, Rooney and Ronaldo were all starting on Wednesday, I thought they would pressure us high up the pitch.

"But they defended quite deep and can't do that at home."