In an interview with the UK’s DailyMail, Shinji Kagawa spoke about his short time at Manchester United. The former Borussia Dortmund playmaker, also revealed his challenges at dealing with the physical nature of the EPL and learning the language.
Full interview:
So, Robin van Persie wasn’t the only one to mark his home debut with a goal..
Kagawa: Mine wasn’t exactly in the same bracket as his, but it felt great. Read more after the jump
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You couldn’t miss, really, could you?
Kagawa: No, not from two yards out! That wasn’t the sort of goal I usually score so I hope next time I will show the United fans what I can do from longer range. My game is not just about scoring, though. I like to create openings. I was really disappointed to see the flag go up after I was involved in the move that led to Rafael’s offside ‘goal’.
What differences have you noticed between here and the Bundesliga?
Kagawa: The physical side of it is the first thing. I need to adapt to that. The other thing is the quality through the division. In Germany, the top few teams were so much better than the rest, but, here, every opponent is difficult.
Do you feel you could influence games even more?
Kagawa: Yes. We seem to pass the ball sideways a lot, but I want team-mates to start giving me the ball from all areas and angles. I need to speak to them about this, because I want them to have the trust in me to play the ball forward.
Language is a problem, isn’t it? How are you coping with Sir Alex Ferguson’s team talks?
Kagawa: I can’t tell a word he says! I am trying to learn English, but understanding the manager might take a little longer
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