Berbatov praises ´special´ Ferguson

Manchester United forward Dimitar Berbatov has praised his boss Sir Alex Ferguson for the ‘special’ way he manages his players.

The 30-year-old has been unable to establish himself in the team this season, but despite his personal disappointment he spoke of his admiration for the Scot.

The Bulgarian is in the final year of his contract and has been linked with a move away from the club – with Paris Saint-Germain and Galatasaray potential suitors – but the speculation has not affected his relationship with Ferguson.

“The way he treats players is unbelievable,” Berbatov said. “Even when not playing or you’re injured, he’s still speaking with you and encouraging.”

“He makes you feel special and lets you know your place in the team.”

“Some players need to be pushed and others need to be talked to separately.”

“For me, he just needs to come to me and tell me what to expect from the game and the training ground, then it is up to me to show I can play every game.”

“I cannot speak for other players, but it is always good when the manager comes to ask how you’re feeling and makes you feel calm before you play the game.”

“For me, he knows how to motivate you and how to speak with you, about football or some issues you have outside of football.”

“Just in the way he speaks with you in the team-talk – before important games he can make you feel like it’s the last game you’ll play in your life, so you go out there and want to give everything you have.”

“It’s great – you just need to be there to see it.”