Football Breaking News: Nemanja Vidic never had any doubts in Berbatov’s quality
Manchester United’s newly-appointed skipper Nemanja Vidic has stated that he never doubted the quality and skill of Bulgarian forward Dimitar Berbatov.
Berbatov was signed by Manchester United in the 08/09 season, paying 30.75 million pound to former club Tottenham Hotspurs in what was the biggest transfer of the club. Much was expected from the striker owing to his gigantic price tag, but he failed to
live up to them and managed only 26 goals in his two seasons. The United fans and critics wanted the player to be transferred in the summer but manager Sir Alex Ferguson talked down the talks of any possible prospect. Berbatov announced his retirement from
International football to concentrate on the club, and got off to a flying start this season. From his six fixtures so far, Berbatov has scored 7 times, which included a remarkable hat-trick against Liverpool over the weekend. The player has now become a fan
favourite for the Red Devils fans, as he became the first person since Stan Pearson in 1946 to score a hat-trick against Liverpool.
Captain Nemanja Vidic has thus claimed that he along with the entire Manchester United squad never doubted the undeniable quality and skill of the Bulgarian striker. Two of the player’s goal, including the winner, was scored using his aerial ability while
his second goal came from a picture perfect overhead kick, which burst the 75000 plus Old Trafford crowd into frenzy. Berbatov’s winning goal in United’s 3-2 victory came only 6 minutes later from Gerrard’s equalizer and that goal meant the most to Manchester
United faithful.
Vidic claimed that in the dressing room, the class and quality Berbatov was always appreciated by all, and there was no doubt that Berbatov would take the side to new heights.
"We are all aware how good Dimitar is. His skills with the ball are incredible. The criticism he got last year was because he didn't score many goals. This season he is scoring a lot, and important goals too,” claimed the 28-year-old centre back. Many suggest
that Berbatov has been benefitting from his more selfish attitude this season, just like Wayne Rooney did last season. Having scored 7 times already this season, the player currently tops the premier league scoring charts and is tied with Chelsea’s Florent
Malouda. The skipper claimed that Berbatov has learned to do what is needed and has changed to a better overall striker in comparisons to his last season’s performances. Vidic stated that in the box, the player has become more of a threat, as he is present
in the six yard box most of the time.
The Serbian International stated that Berbatov has always had a great touch on the ball and has given the side a much needed composure, since every time the player is in the box; he seems to find the back of the net. That is what is expected from him and
Vidic claimed that if Berbatov keeps his form, United have a mega chance of lifting the premier league crown and may well be crowned the player of the year as a personal reward.
United would be facing Scunthorpe United next in the Carling Cup, as the side would be looking to defend Cup, which they have held on to for two years running. Dimitar Berbatov would be expected to rest in the fixture owing to weekend’s away fixture against
Bolton Wanderers.
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