Manchester Evening News
 Tuesday


Henrikh: I'm ready for the biggest game of my life...

by  ANTHONY JEPSON



UNITED midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is in determined mood ahead of
one of the 'most important games of his life'.

The Armenian, 28, says defeat is not an option when the Reds take on
Ajax in Sweden.

"I can say that of course there is only one choice and that is to win,
we are not going to the final to lose," he said.

"We want to win and have to win, for us it is very important to win
this trophy, and also the opportunity to play in the Champions League
because Manchester United are not the team who has to play three years
in a row in the Europa League.

"It's going to be one of the most important games in my life. I don't
want to lose this opportunity.

"I am only thinking of winning that game, I know we are able to win,
and I know it will be a big pleasure to win it.

"If we are going to win the Europa League final it will be an amazing
season for us, because have already won two trophies, and this one
would be the third one."

Mkhitaryan (left) says he has no fear ahead of the clash with the Dutch side.

"I will not be nervous because I'm not a kid anymore," he said.

"I know how to handle the pressure, how to get ready for that game,
just play my game and be myself.

"I watched some Ajax games, they are a young team, have very good
football players and are very aggressive."