According to the veteran manager, the Dutchman has exhibited a similar style to the enigmatic Frenchman and has had a strong impact at Old Trafford after arriving in the summer.
Since signing http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899.
Eric Cantona has been labelled as United’s most iconic and crucial signing in the past 30 years or so and it was the French International who transformed the team from strugglers to Champions of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 in a matter of years.
With his outrageous ability and desire to excite fans, he can be credited as the major game changer in United’s history and now Van Persie has exhibited similar traits, which include scoring crucial goals at the right time.
The Holland International was credited with the winner that clinched three points for the Red Devils in the Manchester derby and even before that, he showcased his world-class qualities by rescuing his side on many occasions.
Now Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson has piled the ultimate praise on his star man, claiming that he reminded him of Eric Cantona, with his skills on the pitch and the impact he has had on the squad since his arrival.
"He has a similar profile to Eric in terms of age and maturity. He had a great spell at http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 so there is no issue with him needing to settle into the Premier League. He came from one big club to another big club and he is an established international. All these things in his profile suited us perfectly."
Continuing, he also revealed that currently managing an assortment of forwards was a difficult task but he tried to make sure that all of his players were satisfied with the game time they received.
"Having four is a definite advantage. It is difficult to manage but they didn't complain too much back then as long as they got their share of playing and they all made their contribution. Hopefully this will apply with the players again. But they will all contribute this season, there is no question about that,” Fergie was quoted as saying while speaking to the media.
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