Silvestre says he would like to play in Spain and that Bowyer is
a dirty player
Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre has revealed that he
would like to play in La Liga at some stage of his career.
The Frenchman has been used sparingly this term by Sir Alex
Ferguson after losing his place to Nemanja Vidic.
Although the 29-year-old is happy at Old Trafford, he could emerge
as a target for other clubs next year - but has no intention of
returning to France.
When quizzed on whether he would ever consider leaving United, he
told Foot Interviews: "Sure, why not? Whats certain is that, for
the moment, I am excluding any possibility of a return to France -
even if you should never say never. Its not because I dont love my
country, but simply because I know the league too well. Personally,
I would like to discover a new style of play. Ive done Italy in the
colours of Inter, England in the jersey of the Red Devils. All
thats left for me is Spain."
Silvestre has paid tribute to Louis Saha, Sundays goalscorer
against Chelsea, for helping compensate for the loss of Ruud van
Nistelrooy.
The prolific Dutchman was off-loaded to Real Madrid after a
fall-out with Ferguson but Saha has stepped into the breach
effectively.
"Fortunately, we have Little Louis," he replied when asked about
Van Nistelrooys departure.
"At the end of last season, he already succeeded in relegating Ruud
to the bench. This season, he has confirmed [this decision]. He
brings us an enormous amount - starting with goals."
The Red Devils stopper also had words of criticism for West Hams
Lee Bowyer, whom he describes as his worst opponent.
"The worst? Thats Lee Bowyer," he stated.
"He, on the pitch, is really a poor type. He gives you cheap shots
from behind. He really has a dirty mentality. Thats typically the
type of player I hate."