Benfica midfielder Angel Di Maria plays down talk of a move to the Premier League

05 November 2009 00:00
BENFICA midfielder Angel Di Maria has distanced himself from speculation linking him with a move to the Premier League.[LNB]The 21-year-old Argentinian has won plaudits after a string of impressive performances, including an outstanding display in the 5-0 mauling of Everton in the Europa League a fortnight ago.[LNB]The teams meet again tonight and Di Maria insists he is focusing solely on Benfica and is not concerned about the prospect of a big-money move or his chances of making the World Cup with Diego Maradona's side.[LNB]He said: 'I am only thinking about Benfica and looking forward to playing the match tomorrow.[LNB]'I want to do my best for the club this season and then we will see what happens.[LNB]'We will have to be on top form as Everton are very strong at home and it will be different from Lisbon.'[LNB]Benfica go into the match on the back of their first league defeat of the season at the weekend, when they lost to Braga.

Source: Liverpool_Echo