JOSMER ALTIDORE VS. MANCHESTER UNITED
MATT LUZUNARIS SCORES TWICE IN 5 GAMES
While Josmer Altidore is waiting for his first start with FC Villarreal to be prepared for the first match in the Champions League vs. Manchester United on September 17 at Old Trafford, Matt Luzunaris scored already 2 goals in 5 matches for FC Magna in Austria. “The first was a diving header and the second was a shot from the right corner of the box into the left upper corner”, describes Matt his 2 goals.
FC Villarreal was drawn into a tough group in the Champions League. Manchester United, Celtic Glasgow, and Aalborg BK from Denmark will try to finish first or second to secure a spot in the next round. The 4 key games for Josmer will be the away game vs. Manchester United on September 17 at Old Trafford and November 25 in Spain, and vs. Celtic Glasgow on September 30 at home and December 12 in Scotland.
“I know Josmer is just waiting for the chance to show his incredible talent against these powerhouses in soccer in Europe. Hopefully he will get his chance soon, and I am sure once on the field, it will be difficult for the other forwards of Villarreal to get his spot back. I am sure Bob Bradley, National Team Coach of USA is waiting till Josmer is playing to put him on the roster for the next Word Cup qualifiers. At the World Cup 2010 in South Africa Josmer will be one of the top stars of the tournament”, is Dr. Josef Schulz, the former coach of Josmer at Schulz Academy, convinced.
“The level in Austria is much better than many would think, and it’s a daily fight at the practice for a spot on the team”, says Matt Luzunaris about the quality of the players in Austria. “I always thought I am tall, but 90% of the players here in Europe are giants. In the beginning it was difficult to adjust to the physical style here, but now I am already used to it. I know I can score, and I will show it every time when I step on the field. I am very happy here, and the people are treating me extremely well”.
“Matt is still very young (19), and he has his whole career in front of him. He needs to work very hard in the practices every day, and I am sure he will make it big in the next few years. He has a lot of things going for him - tall, strong, fast, great striking ability with both feet, and his biggest asset, the ability to jump with great hang time, and perfect technique to head the ball. These are important ingredients to score goals”, states Dr. Josef Schulz, who organized this professional opportunity for Matt Luzunaris in Austria.
