Old Trafford new boy not fazed by rough and tumble defenders.
Manchester United midfielder Angel Di Maria has received a crunching welcome to the Premier League since joining from Real Madrid this summer, but he has insisted that he is not afraid of a single defender in England, the Daily Star reports.
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Di Maria does admit that the tactics employed to keep live wire wingers quiet are different to how they do is in Spain and Portugal, but he also admits that he is no afraid of getting hurt.
It’s true, the defenders are big and strong here,” he said.
“But I never have any fear. If they have to hit me, then so be it. That’s part of the game.
“I will always try to play my way, no matter how big the defenders are.”
Di Maria has adapted well to life in England, bagging three goals in his 13 appearances so far this season.
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