Southampton boss Ronald Koeman urges attacking approach against Manchester United
Saturday 19 September 2015 14:03, UK
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman has urged his side to have a go at Manchester United when they play them at St Mary's on Sunday.
Saints have scored in just two of their five Premier League matches so far but Koeman has urged his side to show confidence in the Super Sunday clash against a United side managed by Dutch compatriot Louis van Gaal.
United have enjoyed a positive start to their league campaign, winning three and losing just one of their opening five games.
Their defence remains a concern, though, especially with Luke Shaw having been ruled out for up to nine months after suffering a double leg fracture in the Champions League defeat to PSV Eindhoven in midweek, and Koeman is keen for his players to rise to the occasion.
"It's a good game to show that we can play attacking football and create chances," Koeman told Southampton's official club website. "That's important for Sunday to win the game.
"We have to be confident. If we are not you can't win. You have to show your qualities and your belief in a good result on Sunday.
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"They are a big team, a big club. A lot of attention comes to everybody. That makes the game more interesting. I think that's the best word for Sunday.
"Man United is always a team who tries to play football, tries to play football from the back. Normally they have good ball possession.
"It of course depends on Wayne Rooney or if Marouane Fellaini will play as the striker, but the intention from the Man United team is always to control the game and to dominate.
"But we have our own style of play. It's different because they will play different if it is Rooney or Fellaini in front, but that doesn't mean any difference for our team."
Watch Southampton v Manchester United as part of Super Sunday. Coverage begins on Sky Sports 1 at 3:30pm, after Tottenham v Crystal Palace.
