'We're not afraid of United' keeper ensures Schalke 04

Large underdog among the four finalists in the Champions League, Schalke 04 has no problem taking on the role of underdog. Aware of the difficulties that will attend the semifinal round againstManchester United, the German team recognizes the favoritism of the enemy, but warn that more will get a giant surprise in the competition, as it did with the champions, Inter Milan.

The goalkeeper Neuer, speculated the English press as a possiblereplacement for Van der Sar, who will retire at the end of the seasonat Manchester United and guarantees not to fear Nani, Rooney and company.

- We are not afraid of United. They have many great players, I'm a fan of Van der Sar, the team is very strong in the collective, but we were also zebras against Inter and won - said.
Already defender Christoph Metzelder, who admits the underdog role of the German team, put on the tactical discipline to overcomethe team from England. He appreciates the talent and experienceof United, but emphasizes the will to win and the expertise of coach Ralf Rangnick Schalke to take further.

- I believe we are zebras, yes, because United are an experienced team that is always reaching the decisive stage of the Champions League. We know they have talented individuals, but our group is very strong. We have a very intelligent coach and they will help considerably to form a strategy to try to win - he noted.

Rangnick, in turn, seems to have in mind the best way to get agood result: repeat displayed good football against Inter Milan in the quarterfinals.

- Do not know if it's good to be considered zebra, depends on howwe will face all this. We want to win. Let's play the way we playedagainst Inter, seeking victory, and in doing so, we have chances ofgetting beat United - completed.