David Beckham had wished for a return to Manchester United and his wish was duly granted. Becks will travel to Old Trafford with AC Milan after the two clubs were drawn against each other for the knockout games of the Champions League.
The return of Becks to Old Trafford would be definitely emotional and he will get a rapturous reception from the fans. His contribution to United has been tremendous since he was a central figure of Sir Alex Ferguson’s plans in all his years of success at the Theatre of Dreams.
Beckham had won six Premier Leagues, three FA Cups and the Champions League at Manchester United, and probably he was the only player who popularized the Red Devils in Asia and other parts of the world. He may not be in the same shape and form as he was 7 years ago, but he will do everything to impress Fabio Capello during his loan spell at AC Milan.
Beckham has earned every ounce of the affection he will receive when he walks out again at Old Trafford. Being one of Fergie’s Fledglings, Beckham’s devotion to the club was never questioned, and fans still love him even after he departed to Real Madrid in 2003.
If you are thinking that both legs of Manchester United vs Milan will be targeted towards David Beckham, then you are wrong. There’s a big grandpa standing at the Old Trafford gate and his name is Sir Alex Ferguson.
Though it’s a tough draw for United but recalling how United were outclassed by AC Milan in the 2007 Champions League semi-final in Italy, Fergie would love this battle. He is a man who likes to set the record straight and here’s an opportunity.
Milan have been inconsistent in the group stage, but with Alexandre Pato and Ronaldinho in great form coupled with United’s defense crisis, it won’t be a cakewalk for Fergie. At the most he can hope that he faces the same AC Milan that lost to FC Zurich at San Siro during the group stage.
