Schalke's Manuel Neuer: 'We showed Manchester United too much respect'

27 April 2011 12:25
Schalke captain and Manchester United transfer target Manuel Neuer claimed that his side showed far too much respect to their opponents during their 2-0 Champions League semi-final first leg defeat to the Red Devils on Tuesday.[LNB]Germany's No 1 goalkeeper put in an outstanding display - thwarting United on several occasions - but he was helpless to prevent two second half goals from Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney that put Sir Alex Ferguson's side firmly in the driving seat in the tie.[LNB] Outstanding display: Manuel Neuer made several first-half saves[LNB]Neuer said after the game: 'It was not (nerves), but the respect was very big - perhaps too big.'[LNB] 

Source: Daily_Mail