Manchester United failed to create against impressive Olympiakos, says Tony Cottee
Wednesday 26 February 2014 09:59, UK
Image:United were well below their best against an impressive Olympiakos, says Tony Cottee
Manchester United looked like a non-league team in their 2-0 defeat at Olympiakos, according to Tony Cottee.
Pressure
Greek side Olympiakos have lost all 11 of their away games against English sides in this competition - however, even that statistic doesn't convince Cottee United will be able to overturn a 2-0 deficit in Europe for the first time since 1957 when the sides meet again in the second leg on March 19.
"United will have to get amongst them, right from the first minute," he said.
"They've got to put them under pressure and they've got to create some chances. But Olympiakos are a decent side and will be threatening on the counter-attack.
"The worrying thing for me is Manchester United's form this year at Old Trafford. They've lost miles too many games and there's going to be real pressure on the night.
"It's alright blaming David Moyes but those players have to stand up and be counted."
Watch the second leg between Man Utd and Olympiakos live on Sky Sports 1 HD on March 19 from 7pm
