Dean Henderson has called on Manchester United to give their supporters a thrill by claiming a derby victory in the Carabao Cup semi-final.
Dean Henderson has called on Manchester United to go all out and secure a derby victory in the Carabao Cup semi-final.
United will welcome arch-rivals Manchester City to Old Trafford for a huge semi-final clash on Wednesday night.
The two teams met at the same stage last term, with the Blues coming out on top after two legs. It could be a different story this time with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side in better shape at the moment.
The Red Devils have won nine of their last 11 domestic outings, emerging as genuine challengers for Liverpool’s Premier League crown in the process.
That run also included a Carabao Cup quarter-final victory against Everton. Henderson impressed in that game after he was handed a start ahead of De Gea.
The England goalie will most likely get the nod on Wednesday night and he knows just how much the victory will mean to the club’s supporters.
“This one will mean a lot,” Henderson told the club’s official website.
“Obviously, the vibe will be massive throughout the city.”
“The city is mostly red, and we need to paint it red. But we’re getting better all the time, so hopefully we can get a good result.
“One team has got to win it, so I think both teams will go for it. We’ll probably take the game to them and have a go, and see what comes off.”
Asked how it would feel to help the Red Devils reach their first final since 2017 by beating City, Henderson responded: “It’d be fantastic.”
“I know a few Man City fans from when I was growing up, and obviously there was rivalry between us, even at school and things like that.”
“To beat them and to be involved in it would be a dream come true.”
“They’re the sort of things you think about as a young kid. It’d be amazing, and something I’m really looking forward to.”
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