Football: ‘Beckham to start in Cup test’

Beckham can play a whole match, he has the quality to play in the middle of the park, says Ancelotti.


Afp February 28, 2013

PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain’s new star recruit, English veteran David Beckham, will start in the French Cup round of 16 encounter against rivals Marseille, confirmed coach Carlo Ancelotti.

“Yes, Beckham will start in the position of (suspended midfielder) Marco Verratti,” Ancelotti told reporters before today’s game. “It’s an important position. Beckham must help make the play and defensively have a good tactical position on the pitch. Can he still take corners and freekicks? He has the quality to do so. Beckham can play a whole match, he has the quality to play in the middle of the park.”

The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star earned his spurs in a cameo debut appearance from the bench at the weekend, setting up the second goal in a 2-0 win over Marseille in the league which left the capital club three points clear in the title race.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 27th, 2013.

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