{{Manchester United are not “underdogs” for their Champions League quarter-final with holders Bayern Munich, according to player-coach Ryan Giggs.<\/p>\n
The 40-year-old also insists United can win the competition as they prepare for Tuesday’s first leg at Old Trafford.}}<\/p>\n
“Of course it is possible,” the midfielder said. “You need to play well, to get that little bit of luck.”<\/p>\n
Giggs acknowledged facing Bundesliga champions Bayern will be “tough”, but added: “We’re confident.”<\/p>\n
The Welshman added: “We are Manchester United, and at Old Trafford we have had so many great nights.”<\/p>\n
Giggs also used Monday’s news conference to reject any talk of a rift between him and manager David Moyes.<\/p>\n
“The relationship is good,” he said. “As a player you want to play all the time… but you are not sulking, you just have to be ready to play your best for the team.<\/p>\n
“There is no problem with the manager, I don’t know where that came from.”<\/p>\n
Bayern, who won a historic Treble last season, sealed this year’s Bundesliga title last week, with seven games remaining.<\/p>\n
United, meanwhile, are seventh in the Premier League, 10 points adrift of fourth place and Champions League qualification.<\/p>\n
Manager David Moyes has several selection concerns ahead of Tuesday’s game, most notably in defence, where midfielder Michael Carrick filled in at centre-back during the 4-1 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday.<\/p>\n
Left-back Patrice Evra is suspended while likely replacement Alexander Buttner is a doubt with a hamstring injury, as is right-back Rafael.<\/p>\n
Central defenders Rio Ferdinand, Jonny Evans and Chris Smalling, the latter of whom has also played at right-back this season, have only recently recovered from injuries.<\/p>\n
Striker Robin van Persie remains sidelined while January signing Juan Mata is cup-tied having played in the competition for Chelsea.<\/p>\n
“We have defensive issues undoubtedly, we will have to make one or two changes,” said Moyes. “We know that on our day we’re as good a side as any but we have to show it more often.”<\/p>\n
Moyes added he was looking forward to pitting his wits against Bayern manager Pep Guardiola.<\/p>\n
“It is the first time I have done, but I have no doubt I will be doing it many times in the future,” said the Scot.<\/p>\n
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