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Man Utd boss: The former Arsenal target I fear most and why he is like Anthony Martial
MANCHESTER UNITED manager Louis van Gaal admits he is wary of Wednesday's Champions League opponents Wolfsburg and singled out playmaker Julian Draxler for praise.
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Last year's Bundesliga runners-up will travel to Old Trafford having strengthened their squad significantly over the summer.
While star man Kevin De Bruyne was sold to Manchester City, they re-invested the £50million fee in the likes of Max Kruse, Francisco Rodriguez, Dante and Draxler.
Wolfsburg beat off stiff competition from Juventus and Arsenal, who were strongly linked with the 22-year-old.
And Van Gaal says his side will need to beware of the Germany international, drawing similarities with their own big-money summer signing, Anthony Martial.
Julian Draxler was a long-term Arsenal target before joining Wolfsburg
“He was a very young talent when I was there (in Germany, managing Bayern Munich), so I know him,” he said.
“He has to go on a long road like (Anthony) Martial, although it could be a little bit shorter because he has been playing longer on that level. He is a very good player.”
Louis van Gaal insists his Manchester United side need to be weary of Draxler on Wednesday
Wolfsburg beat CSKA Moscow in their opening Group B game thanks to a Draxler goal, while United lost at PSV.
They were brought crashing back to earth back in Germany as Robert Lewandowski ran riot with five goals in the 5-1 thumping in the Bundesliga.
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But the United boss is refusing to read too much into that and knows his side are in for a tough night at Old Trafford.
“I saw Lewandowski’s goals, of course," he added.
“But also I saw the first half when Wolfsburg were very strong and in control, so it was unbelievable what happened within nine minutes after half-time."
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