I wanted out: Unsettled Anderson eyed move away from Manchester United

23 February 2010 12:51
Brazilian midfielder Anderson has admitted that he has considered whether he has a future at Old Trafford since falling out of Sir Alex Ferguson's team in the last month. [LNB]Along with returning defenders Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic, Anderson is in contention for a place in the Manchester United team for Tuesday's Barclays Premier League home game against West Ham. [LNB]Considering his future: Manchester United midfielder Anderson [LNB]He has not featured at all since the 2-1 Carling Cup defeat at Manchester City more than a month ago and during that time the 21-year-old disappeared to Brazil after skipping a training session. [LNB]'I went to Brazil to think about my future,' admitted Anderson. 'I didn't go there to negotiate with other clubs, though.[LNB] 'It's been a difficult season for me as I haven't played enough games. 'The coach has asked me for more effort and I accept that but I need more chances to play in the first team. I have explained my situation in private to him.[LNB] 'I am not a machine. It is impossible to function at 100% in each match. I accept that my work was not good during some matches but those were not significant enough to stop me playing for a long time I hope. [LNB]'Sincereley, I am not finished at United. I insist that I can offer much to this team in the decisive moments of the season. [LNB]'I am happy here. I want to stay.'[LNB] Ferguson will reshape his team for tonight's match after Saturday's defeat at Everton, with Ferdinand certain to play at the back after serving a suspension and Vidic also hopeful of a game after recovering from injury.[LNB] Out of action: Anderson has not featured for United in over a month [LNB]Whether Anderson plays remains to be seen by the former Porto player admitted last night he must return to action soon if his place in Brazil's World Cup squad isn't to be seriously threatened. [LNB]'One of the my dreams this season is to be in the Brazil squad for the World Cup but if i do not play for United then the coach Dunga is not interested in me,' explained Anderson. [LNB]'This is very hard for me because I need minutes on the field during the coming matches.[LNB]'I have won titles here but still the people have not seen my real performance on the field. 'I am a professional footballer and my responsibility is to United. Am I happy? I am optimistic but if I play more then I will be more content. That is normal.'[LNB]  Manchester United and Liverpool fans plan shock joint Old Trafford protest at their American ownersManchester United v WEST HAM: Benni McCarthy unlikely to be fit for Hammers bowManchester United back in the chase for in-demand QPR wonderkid Sterling MANCHESTER UNITED FC

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