The Manchester United winger claims that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Paulo-c29431 Bento is responsible for turning him into a star he is today, as the tactician’s advice at Sporting Lisbon helped turn his life around.
Luis Nani is perhaps rated as one of the world’s finest wingers. With an ability to beat his man with pace and skill, the Portuguese International has had terrific mentors at almost every stage of his career who have molded him into the player he is today.
Starting in the rigours of the Primeira Liga, the 25-year-old gradually built his career in Lisbon and showed glimpses of his potential.
After making his mark in the Lions first-team, he was scouted by several illustrious European clubs but eventually chose to sign for English Premier League giants Manchester United, where his International compatriot http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristiano-Ronaldo-c9629 plyed his trade.
At Old Trafford, the burden of expectations threatened to cut his stint with the Red Devils, as the fans and coaches were dazzled by his abilities but equally frustrated by his performances.
However after Ronaldo’s departure to Real Madrid, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nani-c27299 took on a more demanding role and was given the task of lighting up the flanks with his flair. The winger responded brilliantly and suddenly became the talk of the country with goal after sublime goal.
His displays had a positive impact on Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson, who started to entrust him with more game time than ever. As his form at club level blossomed, he became a regular with the Seleccao and was selected for this summer’s European Championships.
While he hasn’t gotten on the score sheet yet, he remains an integral part of the starting line-up and needs only a spark to turn up the s***w. As his reputation grows, Nani has been lauded for his outings for both club and country, but the player has himself
piled praise on current Portugal coach Paulo Bento, whom he claims saved his career at Sporting Lisbon.
“He is one of the main reasons I am where I am because he opened doors and my eyes and made me see what I was doing was wrong many times.”
“He made me realise if I wanted to be here, as I am today, I needed to change certain things. He believed in me,” the wide-man said.
The former Real Massamá man also added that Bento’s philosophy was one of the main reasons why the Navigators were enjoying a fruitful European campaign.
“He came in with a good mentality, a good attitude and that was it. He changed our mindset,” the attacker was quoted as saying.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Czech-Republic-c2882. As Nani is yet to open his account for this summer, he should go for an all out attack today at Stadion
Narodowy.
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