United star pondering future

Brazilian star Anderson has admitted he is considering his future at Manchester United, due to a lack of regular first-team action.

The 21-year-old has not featured for United since the Carling Cup defeat to Manchester City, following a reported bust-up with manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Anderson recently travelled to his native Brazil in order to think about his future.

“The conversations with Ferguson are private but I have explained my situation,” said Anderson.

“I went to Brazil to think about my future and not to negotiate with other clubs.

“One of my dreams this season is to make the Brazil squad for the World Cup but the fact is that if I do not play for United then [the national coach] Dunga is not going to be interested in me.

“This is very hard for me because I need minutes on the field during the coming matches. I always had a good relation with Ferguson. He has asked me for more effort and I accept that, but I need more chances to play in the first team.”

“I have won titles in Manchester but still the people have not seen my real performance on the field,” added Anderson.

“I am not a machine. It is impossible to function 100% in each match and I accept that I have not played well during some matches but those were not significant enough to stop me playing for a long time.”

The former Porto ace did not feature in the squad for the Champions League tie with AC Milan last week.

“The decision not to ask me to travel to Milan was down to the coach,” noted Anderson. “I just hope I have more luck and can play in the return game.

“I am a professional footballer and my responsibility is to United. Am I happy? I would say I am optimistic. If I play more games then I will be happy. But that is normal.

“Some European clubs have asked about me but, as far as I am concerned, my future is still with United.

“I am not finished here and I’m convinced that I can offer much to this team in the decisive moments of the season.”

[Source: The Guardian]