Ferguson praises Anderson

(GSM) – Sir Alex Ferguson has praised his Brazilian midfielder Anderson as he sees that the 21 year-old has been showing maturity and the right attitude which will make him compete with the rest of the Manchester United central mid-fielders for a place in the first team.

Anderson has made 91 appearances for United since his 2007 move from Porto, but he has struggled to be consistent with The Red Devils.

The player has shown that he has the ability to firmly establish himself as a United star, but has yet to command a regular spot in the Red Devils team, having started only 8 times out of 17 Premier League matches for Ferguson’s team.

However, Ferguson has voiced out that Anderson’s recent form has been impressive and is confident that the Brazilian player will thrive in the competition for a regular place in the United starting XI.

“Midfield is the hardest area for our young players to progress because we have some excellent players operating in that department,” the United boss told the club’s official website.

“But Anderson has certainly cranked up the contest for places after hitting great form. He took his time – he’s only 21, remember! – but he has settled and matured.

“The competition has not dimmed his self-belief, which is important. He has a Brazilian belief in his own ability and he is going to become a top player.

“He is flying at the moment and he certainly wants to play. In fact, he has a face on him like a bag of tripe when I don’t play him.”