The Manchester United youngster claims that he enjoyed playing on the left flank, after being drafted in as an emergency replacement for Patrice Evra.
Mike Phelan and the team flew to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Moura-c26908.
However, the assistant coach made sure that the boss’ presence wasn’t missed and chose to make a tough decision when http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749, following a call from his pregnant wife, who went into labour.
Wishing the Frenchman well, Phelan decided to choose http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Michael-c25261 Keane for a familiar role as a right wing-back, but having been played elsewhere for a year, the call was a risky one indeed.
Keane, though, proved his versatility and did a great http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684, linking up with Ashley Young in attack and defending with solidarity no matter what Valerenga threw at him.
And after grasping the opportunity to start a match for the Red Devils, he is likely to continue in the same position against European giants Barcelona, which should be a much sterner test of his abilities.
Nonetheless, the starlet is eager to battle with the Spanish side and claims that he will try to impress Ferguson, who returns for the hotly anticipated clash in Gothenburg.
"It was strange. I've not played there [left-back] for over a year now, but I thought I adapted quite well to the position and Rio and all the other players helped me out a lot, so I thought I did quite well. They've all got great experience and they're
great players to play with. I grew up watching all of them and to play in the same team as them is great. I really enjoyed it."
"It [the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 game] is a great occasion for everyone and it'll just be a great game to watch, never mind play in if I get a chance. I'm looking forward to it."
United have avoided defeat so far in their global tour and with the likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nani-c27299 back from their extended break, the Reds have a great chance to beat Barca in pre-season for the second year running.
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