Real Madrid captain Raul has
backed former teammate Michael Owen to be a huge success at
Manchester United.
He told the Sunday Mirror: “It would not surprise me if
Michael is the top goalscorer in England next season.”
Raul readily explained the logic behind his bold prediction.
He added: “A player can lose fitness and as he gets older a
player can lose a bit of his pace, but players with goalscoring
instincts like Michael has don’t lose that.
“It would be crazy for anybody to write off Michael.
“He has been unlucky with injuries, but he is at one of the best
and biggest clubs in the world now who will have the very best of
people to look after him and keep him sharp.
“That’s why it wouldn’t surprise me if he’s the top goalscorer
in your Premier League.
“You have great strikers like Fernando (Torres) at Liverpool and
Chelsea’s Didier Drogba [above], but if Michael stays fit and plays
games I could see him scoring more than anybody.”
Raul added: “People talk about Michael being past his best, but
it is common knowledge that a player’s peak years are between 28
and 30, so he could be playing his best football at United He may
have to adapt his game slightly as he gets older as he used to be
all about pace, but the quality of service he will get at
Manchester will be a dream for a player with goal scoring instincts
like him.”
Raul also said: “Manchester United are still the best team in
England. I’m sure Michael can get his first Premier League winner’s
medal next year, but I expect Liverpool to run them close.”
