Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal remained optimistic regarding Manchester United’s campaign, firmly supporting his club to recapture their form in the Premier League after the international break. Chahal was recently spotted experiencing the Manchester Derby live from the stands at Old Trafford.
Sharing his thoughts with JioStar, Chahal revealed that following Manchester United has remained an integral part of his life since his early years, noting how gathering alongside friends to watch matches lifts the overall passion of being a supporter.
“Manchester United has been a childhood love for me, so the Premier League is something I genuinely enjoy following whenever I get the time. One of my favourite things is getting my friends together, sitting with them and watching a big United game; there is always so much emotion and banter!” he said.
Yuzi Chahal reacts to Manchester United’s derby day defeat against City
Reflecting on the recent Manchester Derby, Chahal admitted he genuinely thought United would seize the advantage after their opponents were reduced to ten men, only to experience frustration as the match slipped away.
“I watched the Manchester Derby recently. When City went down to ten men, I really felt United would find a way to get the result, and there were moments when it looked like we could take the game. To then see Erling Haaland score and the goal go through that whole VAR drama was painful as a United fan! But that’s football, sometimes you get the result you want, and sometimes you don’t,” he remarked.
Despite the setback, the seasoned spinner remains upbeat about the team’s capacity to reverse their fortunes, reserving special praise for Matheus Cunha’s energetic displays and attacking drive.
“What I really like about this United team is the fight and the unpredictability. Matheus Cunha is someone I really admire, the way he plays with such energy, takes on defenders and keeps pushing the players around him. I genuinely believe this team can still surprise people. As a United fan since childhood, I’ll always believe in the team and keep backing them. That’s what being a football fan is all about,” he concluded.
