Everton striker Louis Saha reveals mental torment at Manchester United

08 October 2009 09:59
Saha had numerous fitness problems during his time with United before moving to Everton last year and the Frenchman confessed that he suffered with psychological self-doubt about dealing with his time on the sidelines.[LNB]He said in L'Equipe: "Today, when I think about that period, I laugh. But it is true that at that time I was depressed.[LNB] Related ArticlesAnson: England's 2018 bid not 'lightweight'England's rivals to host 2018 World Cup finalsWatch Ukraine v England live onlineSport on television"In the eyes of my United team-mates and fans, I felt there was some worry each time I came back from injury.[LNB]"They were scared I would suffer a relapse, so I worried more."[LNB]However, Saha stressed that his decision to quit Old Trafford, who he joined from Fulham in 2004, was a painful one.[LNB]"It was very, very difficult to leave United," he added. "I thought about it a lot because I didn't want to make any mistake with the choice of my new club."[LNB]Saha, though, has no regrets about moving to Goodison Park, summed up by his seven goals in the current campaign. [LNB]"Frankly, I don't care about the goals," he said. "What I enjoy is the training with the other players and having the same feelings as my team-mates and I don't ask myself if I will experience a new injury.[LNB]"Before, I had the feeling that I was different from the others. It is not the case anymore.[LNB]"Still being on the pitch after so many injuries proves I am mentally strong. I am one of the miraculously saved players.[LNB]EmailPrint .at15t_email {display:none !important;}Share|tweetmeme_url = 'http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/6271365/Everton-striker-Louis-Saha-reveals-mental-torment-at-Manchester-United.html';tweetmeme_style = 'compact';tweetmeme_source = 'TelegraphNews';Email|Printhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/6271365/Everton-striker-Louis-Saha-reveals-mental-torment-at-Manchester-United.htmlTelegraphNews Football 

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