'I don't care what anyone says' - Ighalo confident after hitting Man Utd double
Odion Ighalo has declared he doesn't care what anyone says, willing he has the belief of his team-mates, manager and fans after scoring a brace in Manchester United's 3-0 win over Derby County in the FA Cup fifth round.
While some initially questioned United's decision to sign Ighalo, he's quickly proven his worth and declared he couldn't care less what pundits may be saying about him.
"I am happy. I want to congratulate the team for a hard fought game," Ighalo told BT Sport post-match.
"As long as my team-mates believe in me, the boss believes in me and the fans believe in me, I just have to keep going. I don't care what anyone says."
Ighalo's arrival at Old Trafford has coincided with a good run of form for the Red Devils with the club yet to lose when the Nigerian's been involved and winning both of their games when he's started.
It's the stuff of fairytales for Ighalo, who is determined not be overawed by his situation as he looks to pay back Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's faith in him.
"I am happy to be around this game team, great lads and great manager, I am happy and we are working hard," Ighalo told BBC Sport.
"We know we need to win the game to go through to do important things this season and end the season well. The start was not the best we can do but after 20-25 minutes we got into the game.
"I used my strength and I am happy the ball went in. For the second, they blocked it then there is nothing I can do apart from shoot.
"I had another shot but did not connect well but the most important thing is that we won. We want to keep the momentum going and make sure we do great this season.".
While some initially questioned United's decision to sign Ighalo, he's quickly proven his worth and declared he couldn't care less what pundits may be saying about him.
"I am happy. I want to congratulate the team for a hard fought game," Ighalo told BT Sport post-match.
"As long as my team-mates believe in me, the boss believes in me and the fans believe in me, I just have to keep going. I don't care what anyone says."
Ighalo's arrival at Old Trafford has coincided with a good run of form for the Red Devils with the club yet to lose when the Nigerian's been involved and winning both of their games when he's started.
It's the stuff of fairytales for Ighalo, who is determined not be overawed by his situation as he looks to pay back Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's faith in him.
"I am happy to be around this game team, great lads and great manager, I am happy and we are working hard," Ighalo told BBC Sport.
"We know we need to win the game to go through to do important things this season and end the season well. The start was not the best we can do but after 20-25 minutes we got into the game.
"I used my strength and I am happy the ball went in. For the second, they blocked it then there is nothing I can do apart from shoot.
"I had another shot but did not connect well but the most important thing is that we won. We want to keep the momentum going and make sure we do great this season.".
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