Wednesday Apr 23 2008 10:11
Blackburn Rovers midfielder Johann Vogel believes he is slowly adapting to life in the Premier League.
The 30-year-old Switzerland international has made three appearances for Mark Hughes' side after arriving at Ewood Park on a free transfer last month.
Vogel had not played for ten months after falling out with former club Real Betis but, after forcing his way into the first-team picture at Ewood Park, the experienced midfielder believes he is steadily improving.
"I played against Tottenham, Liverpool and now Manchester United, three very difficult games and after ten months without playing," he told the club's official website.
"But I think I've made a step forward for the future and that is good.
"Physically I can be better and with the ball also, but against United I think it was a good performance like all of the team and that is the positive for the future."
Vogel also revealed his disappointment that Rovers were unable to hold on after conceding a late equaliser to draw 1-1 with Manchester United last weekend.
"It as a pity at the end that we conceded the goal of course, but to be fair, one point against Manchester United for us is a good step forward," he added.
"In the first half they didn't have any good chances, we played well, we were very close together and we didn't give any space to them.
"In the second half they pushed a little bit more, they want to be champions and for us it was difficult, but we can proud of ourselves for the whole of the game."
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