Source: Daily_Mail
Sir Alex Ferguson praises Antonio Valencia as winger boosts Manchester United's treble bid
Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed the contribution of Antonio Valencia to Manchester United's treble quest. [LNB]The South American's second season at Old Trafford came to an abrupt halt in September when he suffered a serious ankle injury in United's Champions League opener with Rangers. [LNB]It took Valencia six months to get fit again and he now appears desperate to make up for lost time. [LNB] Good to be back: Valencia celebrates scoring against Fulham at the weekend[LNB]The winger scored his first goal since August to wrap up Saturday's comfortable Premier League win over Fulham and Ferguson has already identified him as a key man in the eagerly-anticipated Champions League return with Chelsea. [LNB]'We expected Antonio to come back like this,' said the United manager. 'He is an outstanding footballer, who is very capable of being a threat. [LNB]'His understanding of the game is terrific. He has a great tactical brain. The boy has everything, balance, power and speed. [LNB]'When we got nearer the time, we couldn't get him back quickly enough. We arranged closed-doors games to get his tempo and rhythm back. [LNB]'Nani has had a fantastic season. To have the two of them available is a tremendous boost at this time of year.'[LNB] Tevez out! City top scorer to miss FA Cup semi after Carroll rips Mancini's men apart We'll thwart Roman again! Rio's back to lock it down and prolong Chelsea waitWatch all the Premier League goals every week on our brilliant video playerThree feelgood facts for Fergie... and three reasons to cheer for CarloAll the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion [LNB] Explore more:People: Alex Ferguson, Antonio Valencia, Nani
