Tuesday, 8th April, 2014
Zwolle defender Bram van Polen has admitted all at the Dutch minnows are dreaming of locking horns with Manchester United in the Europa League next season.
The Blauwvingers are set to play in Europe's second tier competition in 2014/15 after progressing to the Dutch Cup final, where they will meet Eredivisie league leaders Ajax.
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Now Zwolle are crossing their fingers that Manchester United don't win this season's Champions League, with heading to Old Trafford in the Europa League a dream which has gripped the side.
"The coach has officially congratulated us in training", Van Polen told the Algemeen Dagblad.
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"Of course, qualification will not come as a surprise. Since Ajax won the second semi-final against AZ.
"Manchester United? Ha, ha, yes we've been joking about them.
"An adventure at Old Trafford would be wonderful – but in the group stage. In qualifying I'd prefer that we get a ticket to advance."
Zwolle currently sit ninth in the Eredivisie, four points off the Europa League playoff spots offered by the top flight.
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