Patrice Evra has admitted he is looking to add an
attacking dimension to his game.
The Frenchman has established himself as the number one left
back at Old Trafford, but he is determined not to rest on his
laurels.
Evra has earned praise for his willingness to aid the attack,
but he feels he has more to offer in the opposition third of the
field.
”I need to continue to defend well, but this season I really
want to score more goals,” Evra told the club’s official website.
”I know I have the ability, but so far I haven’t been able to do
that regularly at United.
”Of course, first and foremost I am defender and I need to do my
job well, but I hope I will get the opportunity to create and score
more goals.”
Evra claims United are not concerned that they are lagging
behind Chelsea and Liverpool in the title race.
Chelsea and Liverpool have set a hot pace in the opening couple
of months of the season and hold a five-point advantage over The
Red Devils.
United do have a game in hand on their rivals and Evra feels it
is far too early to be worried about a gap.
“The league is not a sprint, it’s a marathon,” said Evra. “Of
course, Liverpool and Chelsea have done well, but it’s about who
does well towards the end, not just at the start.”