Nani fights for Manchester United place after Spurs substitution

28 April 2009 08:10
The Portuguese was taken off at half-time with United trailing 2-0 and watched his team-mates stage a stirring comeback for a 5-2 win at Old Trafford. [LNB]Nani, who has been substituted on each of the six times he has started a Premier League game for United this season, said: "I was not satisfied about my role against Tottenham but I accept the orders of the coach by the substitution at half-time. [LNB] Related ArticlesFerguson v WengerGiggs a worthy winner?Who gets your vote?Giggs voted PFA Player of the YearEvra: United's experience will beat ArsenalArsenal face daunting task against Manchester United"The team changed in many ways during the second half but I wasn't responsible for the first 45 minutes. [LNB]"I finished the match unhappy though I am still waiting to demonstrate what I can do. [LNB]"I have signed a deal with this club and my dream is to obtain a permanent place in the 11." [LNB]Nani is seen as Ryan Giggs's successor at Old Trafford, but Sir Alex Ferguson has grown increasingly frustrated with the Portugese player and he has been substituted on the six occasions that he has started a match this term.[LNB]Nani added: "I have not shown my best this season because of injuries but I am a professional and I will fight for this club. [LNB]"I do not have any problems with the coach. I will always be grateful to the manager for this opportunity and I am still learning. I will never reject the challenge to be a star for this team." [LNB] 

Source: Telegraph