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'THEY ARE AMAZING'

Manchester United ace Nemanja Matic takes swipe at Chelsea after declaring his new team-mates are best he’s played with

The 29-year-old was speaking in his post-match interview after his side's 2-1 win against Sampdoria at the AVIVA Stadium in Dublin

NEMANJA MATIC took a swipe at his old club Chelsea after Manchester United beat Sampdoria 2-1 in Dublin.

After starring for the Red Devils at the AVIVA Stadium in the win, the 29-year-old appeared to take a dig at the Blues.

 The Serbian international appeared to take a swipe at Chelsea in his post-match interview
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The Serbian international appeared to take a swipe at Chelsea in his post-match interviewCredit: Rex Features
 Nemanja Matic starred for his new side as Manchester United beat Sampdoria 2-1 in Dublin
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Nemanja Matic starred for his new side as Manchester United beat Sampdoria 2-1 in DublinCredit: PA:Press Association

Speaking in his post-match interview, the defensive midfielder suggested that his current team-mates are the best he's ever played with.

When asked by the interviewer what he thinks of the current United squad, he said: "They are amazing.

"I played in a few clubs in my career, but these guys are amazing.”

He also spoke of how he had to train on his own during pre-season after he was left out of Chelsea's squad for their tour in Asia.

When asked how he felt playing his first minutes of football this summer, he added: "It was strange because the team has played and had a good pre-season.

"And as you know I trained alone in London, and it was strange for me, but I tried to give my best to control the game, give the balance and I think for the first game it was good for me.

 The 29-year-old played the first 45 minutes at the AVIVA Stadium before being replaced by Michael Carrick
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The 29-year-old played the first 45 minutes at the AVIVA Stadium before being replaced by Michael CarrickCredit: Sportsfile - Subscription
 Nemanja Matic bossed the midfield in his debut for the Red Devils against the Italian side
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Nemanja Matic bossed the midfield in his debut for the Red Devils against the Italian sideCredit: Getty - Contributor

"And step by step I think I will be better and better and I hope that I will help the team to achieve something this season."

He started against the Serie A side, where he lasted 45 minutes before being replaced by captain Michael Carrick.

The £40m man put on a masterclass in front of his adoring fans, something he was particularly delighted about.

He said: "It was nice, it was nice to play in front of our supporters in what was a full stadium of Manchester supporters and that was special to me and I am happy to make my debut for such a big club like Manchester United."

However, it wasn't just the players he left a mark on, with one female fan getting the ball booted in her face from the Serbian international - which he quickly apologised for.

Goals from Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Juan Mata secured the victory in the last pre-season match for Jose Mourinho's men before their UEFA Super Cup match against Real Madrid next week.

 Henrikh Mkhitaryan gave Manchester United the lead early on in the first half
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Henrikh Mkhitaryan gave Manchester United the lead early on in the first halfCredit: Sportsfile - Subscription
 Juan Mata scored the winner as Manchester United beat Sampdoria 2-1
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Juan Mata scored the winner as Manchester United beat Sampdoria 2-1Credit: Rex Features


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