Berbatov Praises United Fans
Dimitar Berbatov has praised all of the Manchester United fans who have shown him loyal support since he joined the club.
The Bulgarian striker has struggled to make the impression that many expected at United following his high profile move from Tottenham Hotspur over 18 months ago.
There have been times when Sir Alex Ferguson has chosen to play a half fit Wayne Rooney over the striker that the club paid £30 million for. However, Berbatov says that the support of the fans means everything and that he is ready to give everything for the side when the Premier League season starts.
It's a very big season for Berbatov and he will have to produce on a consistent basis or he could see himself heading towards the exit door in January if his dip in form continues. It's also important to consider the impact that external pressure is having on him as a player.
Big Season
United have not been able to sign a high profile player this summer because of the amount of debt that the owners of the club have. This means there will be a much stronger emphasis on the players currently at the club to produce the goods needed this season.
Berbatov has not played well during his time at the club. Although he has scored a few goals during his short United career the point is that he has to do more if the club want to win back their Premier League crown and do well in the Champions League.
The fans often play a very big role during the course of the season because their support has the ability to inspire players and spur them on. Chelsea are shaping up to be stronger than ever and it's important that the fans stay on side for Berbatov's sake.
The striker said: "You get a positive energy from the fans. They are always cheering for the team and always cheering for the players. For example, today in training it was very nice for us to see all the people there supporting us, and it's like that all over the world wherever we go."
Other Side of the Coin
There are a group of United fans who do not like Berbatov and have never thought that he is up to the standard that the club demands. They have been very vocal in this respect so far during his United career but the point is that he has to be a big enough player to prove them wrong.
There is going to be pressure on Berbatov from all sides during this season. Javi Hernandez arrives at the club after a good World Cup with Mexico and exciting prospects. Berbatov will have to be on top of his game to keep the Mexican out of the side or he could be warming the bench for long spells.
The whole point is that at this moment in time he is staying positive. However, as all United and Spurs fans will know, when things do not go Berbatov's way he lets his head drop and if he does this early on in the season then he'll leave in January.
Advice
It's very difficult to say whether Berbatov is going to have more of an impact this season. You cannot see the state of mind that he's in and the form he's in until you have seen him play a couple of league games. United are always a good bet for the Premier League title and the other parts of the team can make up for any more dips in form that Berbatov has. If you fancy them to win it this year then back them.
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