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Ivan Daniliants: This is why we can beat Manchester United in the Europa League
ROSTOV boss Ivan Daniliants has called on his side to make history against Manchester United.
Ivan Daniliants has challenged his side to make history against Manchester United
Rostov are in Manchester to face Jose Mourinho’s side in the Europa League last-16 second leg on Thursday.
The tie is level at 1-1 after the first leg but Manchester United are strong favourites.
Daniliants however claims his side can progress.
Rostov have been preparing at Old Trafford ahead of tomorrow's game
Manchester United were in training today ahead of the second leg
"Both clubs have their own history, but we are here to make history tomorrow," he said.
"We want to unite tomorrow and to show a decent performance. We trust in our team, we believe in every single player and I am sure that if we do our best the outcome will be positive."
Mourinho was critical of the pitch in Rostov and Daniliants admits both sides will benefit from playing at Old Trafford.
"I think every single player of both teams will benefit from using a picture of the higher quality," he added.
"This is why I would not like to comment specifically on our style of play when we're using this high quality pitch, just to say everyone will enjoy it."