Yoan Gouffran will have to sit out of Newcastle Unitedas Europa League quarter-final, but his part have been already played by the popular French star in aiding the Magpies defeat Benfica Yoan Gouffran Yoan Gouffran may be cup-tied for tomorrowas battle in Lisbon against Benfica a' but that does not mean the French star hasn't played his part in Newcastle Unitedas quarter-final first leg at the Stadium of Light. The United ace knew his efforts for Bordeaux in the group levels of the Europa League might rule him out of any effort in the opposition when he came from the Ligue 1 club in January. However, while United were coping with their battling last-16 make an impression on Anzhi Makhachkala, Gouffran was doing his bit for the black- and-white cause. The striker has received French TV installed at his home in the North East and carried out their own private scouting mission on tomorrowas competitors Benfica, before reporting back again to his manager Alan Pardew and then briefing his team-mates on the dangers presented by the former European champions. Gouffran told the Chronicle: aI watched their last game in Bordeaux when they lost 3-2 in the next leg. aBenfica are a quality staff with very good people, for example Oscar Cardozo. aHe has scored lots of goals and is just a threat a he scored twice against my old team in the 2nd leg. Shock need to be very strong in Portugal to stop him.a It's a frustrating scenario for Gouffran and Mathieu Debuchy, the duo knowing United should win the Europa League to keep their dreams alive of playing in Continental competition next period. Pardew admitted both participants looked somewhat left out once the sketch was being made the day after Unitedas win over Anzhi. However, one of the factors United signed the pair was for their group player features. This was apparent when Gouffran added:A amazement should do not agree. aIf we can cope with that without conceding we can constitute the difference here in Newcastle. aI have a lot of confidence within my team-mates.a Gouffran is wishing United may be triumphant in the event to be able to accomplish his goals. He said: aWe are in with a chance. aEverybody in the quarter- finals is. So we ought to hold going.a Gouffran is settling in effectively on Tyneside and confessed he feels a lot more relaxed during his recovery intervals and rest now his French TV deal has finally attained his new house. Since I've good quality friends in the group the popular forward said: aI have been keeping a watch on Bordeaux. I watch French TELEVISION to watch my friends actually. aI have just had the oppertunity to create straight back my French TELEVISION so I could continue to date. aI am really satisfied now and thatas important.a Gouffranas non-involvement in Europe is a major setback for the United guy. Nevertheless, he says he can content himself with the challenge that lies ahead in the Premier League. He added: aThere are enough games left to complete in an excellent position. aThe issue with the Premier League this season could it be is extremely tight. aOK, we're just above the relegation zone but there's also the chance of the most effective 10 or 11 just above. aThat is how small this category is.a Gouffran is likely to be feeing fresh for the overall game with Fulham on Sunday and knows the Mag pies may take a significant move to safety with a success. Gouffran added: aIn every game we have a good chance a' particularly at St Jamesa Park. aThe crowd are behind us significantly more than anywhere I have ever seen.a
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