Mourinho: "Tottenham has no advantage, even though they are familiar with Wembley"
Portuguese strategist "warns" opponent before FA Cup semi-final today.
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Mourinho and Man Utd have lost both of their last two away games at Tottenham. Photo:Reuters. |
*The match between Man Utd and Tottenham takes place at 11:15 p.m. on April 21, Hanoi time.
Tottenham will use Wembley as their home ground this season as they build a new venue to replace their old White Hart Lane. This could be a huge advantage for the London club when they host Man Utd at Wembley, a familiar venue for Pochettino and his team. However, Mourinho thinks otherwise.
"I played the Italian Cup final against Roma at their home stadium and won in 2010. I also played the Copa del Rey final when leading Real at the Bernabeu and lost in 2013. I believe that in decisive moments, the pitch is not important," said the Man Utd coach.
"The match against Tottenham is like playing against Huddersfield or Brighton, when we have to play away from home. I don't see any advantage for Tottenham. We will play this match like at Old Trafford."
Man Utd travelled to London after a 2-0 win at Bournemouth, to prepare for the FA Cup semi-final, the only competition where the team can still win a trophy this season.
In London, Man Utd were given the opportunity to practice at Craven Cottage and Motspur Park by Fulham.
