IPSWICH TOWN vs MANCHESTER UNITED: Tractor Boys captain Sam Morsy wants Kieran McKenna’s side to get after new-look United from the off on Sunday at Portman Road following their recent Premier League victory at Tottenham as they bid to spoil Ruben Amorim’s first match at the helm
Sam Morsy insists Ipswich are not fazed by Manchester United as they bid to wreck Ruben Amorim’s welcoming party.
The Tractor Boys skipper believes that while today’s “world-class” opponents are underachieving, the courageous maiden victory at Tottenham before the international break is proof Town can compete with the elite.
Veteran Morsy, who has battled his way up the pyramid after making his professional debut in League Two with Port Vale almost 15 years ago, said as he bids to rain Amorim’s parade: “Everybody’s worried about Man United and what they’re doing, us not so much really.
“It doesn’t matter what they’re doing at their club and who they appoint, the big focus is on ourselves, reaching our top level and if we do that – we’ve got a chance.
“They’ve still got world-class players. They’re a top team and they’re massively underachieving so their threats are all over the pitch. We’re going to have our hands full to try and stop them. Our attackers played really well against Tottenham and we’re going to need a bit of everything.”
While nullifying the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho will form an integral part of the task at hand – Morsy is adamant Ipswich also possess the quality to hurt their big-name opponents at the other end of the field.
Liam Delap struck the winner at Spurs and already has six top-flight goals to his name this season. Industrious leader Morsy, 33, is backing the former Manchester City frontman to make his mark at Portman Road, while also tipping Omari Hutchinson to shine.
He continued: “Liam’s going from strength to strength. Not only has he scored goals but his overall play has been really good. He’s improving and has lots to improve on, too.
“Omari had his best game last Sunday, at the moment he seems to be performing better against the better teams.
“It was his best game by a mile and it’s only going to be a matter of time before he starts scoring and really affecting the game.”
Morsy concluded as Kieran McKenna, who was eyed for a shock return to United in the summer, looks to get one over on his former employers: “It was important to get the first win.
“I feel like we’re on an upwards trajectory, within that there’s ups and downs but we’re in a good place to move forward and have the ability to win games.”
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