Source: Team_Talk
Vidic: United never doubted Berbatov
Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic insists his Red Devils team-mates have never doubted the quality of Dimitar Berbatov.[LNB] The Bulgarian finally silenced the snipers at Old Trafford yesterday when he became the first United player since Stan Pearson in 1946 to score a hat-trick against old rivals Liverpool.[LNB]His second - a perfectly executed overhead kick - was a goal of outstanding quality, although it was the winner, which came just six minutes from time after a Steven Gerrard inspired comeback which meant most to the Red Devils faithful.[LNB]The United support has never been entirely convinced of Berbatov's value, especially as his club record £30.75million arrival from Tottenham two years ago was the major contributing factor to Carlos Tevez's disenchantment and eventual departure.[LNB]But new skipper Vidic claimed that inside the United dressing room, Berbatov's class was acknowledged by all.[LNB]"We are all aware how good Dimitar is," said Vidic.[LNB]"His skills with the ball are incredible.[LNB]"The criticism he got last year was because he didn't score many goals.[LNB]"This season he is scoring a lot, and important goals too."[LNB]In the same way Wayne Rooney did last year, Berbatov seems to be benefiting from becoming more selfish.[LNB]He has now scored seven times this season and has now joined Chelsea's Florent Malouda at the top of the Premier League goalscoring charts.[LNB]"He has learned what he has to do," said Vidic. "He has changed his game compared to last season. He is in the box more and is more of a threat.[LNB]"Dimitar has always had a great touch and gave us composure but because he is also going into the box, he is scoring goals.[LNB]"That is why he is getting so much credit.[LNB]"If he keeps doing that we have a good chance to win the league and for him to gain some personal reward by becoming player of the year."[LNB]Team accolades also mean more to Vidic because he will be the man picking up the trophies after Ferguson confirmed last week the Serbian was his new captain.[LNB]Vidic is happy with the honour, although with Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs and Rio Ferdinand around, he acknowledges there are more leaders in the team than just him.[LNB]"Being captain will add to my game," he said.[LNB]"I am still doing what I did before; doing my best to help the team but I am also trying to raise my game to play even better.[LNB]"It is a big responsibility but like I said before, Gary, Ryan and Rio have worn the armband over the years and they are the example for all the players.[LNB]"When you have people like that around it is very easy."[LNB]
