Nani 'must not be pressured'
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Nani 'must not be pressured'
Manuel Fernandes has played down comparisons between Nani and Cristiano Ronaldo, but says the Reds' new signing has what it takes to succeed at United.
The former Everton midfielder, a childhood friend of Nani, is keen to ignore the similarities between the attributes and career paths of the ex-Sporting Lisbon pair.
"Nani will be a great player," said Fernandes. "He is very strong and that is why a team like United wanted him. But Nani isn't the new Ronaldo. One is Ronaldo, the other is Nani.
"You cannot put both players in the same package. A lot of pressure has been put onto Nani in comparisons with Ronaldo but he must be left to do his own thing."
Ronaldo's scintillating form last season was an integral part of United's title triumph and yielded countless individual awards, and Fernandes makes no attempt to hide the admiration he holds for his countryman.
"Of course, Cristiano inspires us all, everyone needs to look at him because he is one of the best in the world," he said.
"I wouldn't say I was impressed with the way he handled himself after the World Cup because I already knew all about his mental strength. That has helped him become the player he is now so I am not surprised.
"He has always been like that - not only physically strong, but mentally strong too. I believe Nani has these qualities and only time will tell." -
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haha i think he is.Originally posted by a-Lost-9uY:Epicenter -
He's come to the wrong club if he doesn't like the pressure.
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Originally posted by sand king:haha i think he is. i mean ur ulti la..
u SK mah -
alot say he never really perform in the U21 matches...
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Originally posted by a-Lost-9uY: i mean ur ulti la..
u SK mah i had other ideas
haha, alot of news from his fella, i wonder where is OH and Anderson.