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“I don’t know why Nani took the penalty against Galatasaray” – Ferguson

By Phillip Eta on September 20, 2012

Manchester United coach, Sir Alex Ferguson, has taken responsibility for Nani’s missed penalty, in their 1-0 win over Galatasaray in their Champions League match on Wednesday.

It was the third consecutive penalty that United have missed this season, after Robin van Persie and Javier Hernandez, missed from the spot against Southampton and Wigan. Ferguson says he has no idea why Nani, instead of Van Persie, stepped up to take the kick. However, he confirmed he will sort that out against another time.

“To be honest with you, I have no idea why Nani took it,” said Ferguson. “I think Nani just ran and grabbed the ball. “I thought Robin should have taken it, to be honest with you. I think we will have to decide before the game, which is my fault, I should have done that.

“We missed so many chances in the second half, that was the worrying part. Missing the penalty just after half-time still keeps them in the game. If it goes 2-0 at that stage, it would have been very difficult for them to get back.”

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