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Nani reveals Ronaldo boost

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Nani of Manchester UnitedManchester United (9/2 to win 2010-11 Premier League) winger Nani has hailed former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo as a key factor behind the player’s good run of form this season.

Nani has been in the headlines after scoring a dubious goal in the 2-0 win over Tottenham in the Premier League on Saturday.

The Portuguese international touched the ball with his hand before tapping the ball past Heurelho Gomes who believed a free-kick had been given.

Nani has been a key player for United this season already scoring four goals in 10 appearances for the Red Devils.

The 23-year-old has revealed that his good form has been down in part to the encouragement he has received from Ronaldo.

United (9/1 to win the Champions League) sold Ronaldo for £80m last summer as he desired to leave the club for Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Nani has praised his former team-mate for his advice since his departure for the Santiago Bernabeu.

He said: “Cristiano is always there for me. We are big friends and he helps me with my game – even though he is in Madrid we speak all the time. It is great to have a friend like that, someone who can hear me out and give me encouragement.”

“Things are going well this season and now people are seeing the real Nani. My performance in the team has been very good, but I want to do more and I have to keep learning and improving,” he explained.

Nani has been tasked with filling the void left by Ronaldo and the talented winger has been putting in some good performances so far this season.

United have struggled for goals in the forward positions this season with Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen sidelined through injury, while Dimitar Berbatov failing to find the back of the net in his last six outings.

Nani has contributed to the goals this season and has praised Sir Alex Ferguson for his support this season.

The Portugal international said: “The manager has already played a big part in my form. He has a meeting with all the young players because now we are getting more opportunity.

“He is always impressing on the young players how it is important to get better. United is a big club and we need to win, so every player on the pitch needs to think he can be the best in the world.

“The manager tells us we are here because we are the best.”

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Nani eyes Euro run

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Manchester United winger Nani is hoping to continue his rich vein of form into tonight’s Champions League tie with Spanish side Valencia (Match Betting – Valencia 13/8, draw 23/10, United 13/8).

The Portugal international scored a fine individual goal against Bolton on Sunday as United twice battled back to secure a point and Nani believes he is starting to find his best form since his £17million move to Old Trafford in 2007.

“I feel more confident now than at any stage in my career,” said Nani. “I know I am at a very good moment in my career and my performances have been at a high level.

“I am doing well and am playing at an important level for my team.

“That is making me confident in every game and I hope to continue that.”

Misfiring striker Wayne Rooney will play no part at the Mestalla tonight as he has been ruled out for around three weeks with an ankle injury, meaning 23-year-old Nani could again be vital for United’s prospects of taking all three points (United 9/1 to win the Champions League).

Ryan Giggs (hamstring) and Antonio Valencia (ankle) are both ruled out but midfielder Michael Carrick could play some part after recovering from an Achilles problem.

Defender Rio Ferdinand could return to partner Nemanja Vidic in defence after missing out on the trip to Bolton.  Boss Sir Alex Ferguson revealed he decided not to throw Ferdinand into action at the Reebok as he felt that fixture could have been a “physical challenge” but the veteran defender is in line to face Valencia.

Michael Owen grabbed the equaliser for United on Sunday and could be handed a place in the starting line-up in Rooney’s absence and as a reward for his efforts at the Reebok.  The former Liverpool and Real Madrid striker has now scored three goals in his last two appearances and Ferguson hinted Owen could be given the nod to face the La Liga side (Owen 13/2 to score the first goal in tonight’s game).

“Michael’s performances in training have been terrific,” Ferguson told Sky Sports. “I have said that since he joined us.

“The goals he has scored don’t go unnoticed either.

“He is an outstanding footballer, who has improved since he came to our club.”

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Nani out to impress

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Portuguese midfielder Nani is on a mission to dazzle and do everything he can to help Manchester United (11/10 – FA Premier League Outright) win the Premier League title this season.

The Red Devils are in a two-horse battle with Chelsea (4/6 – FA Premier League Outright) to win the trophy this season and United leapfrogged their rivals to the top with a 3-1 win over Spurs – a game in which Nani scored with a lovely finish.

Chelsea have the opportunity to get themselves back in pole position with a game against Stoke City on Sunday afternoon, where a win would put them one point clear with two Premier League games to go (Chelsea 1/7 to win, Stoke 18/1, draw 13/2 at match bets).

United’s final fixtures are away at Sunderland and then welcoming Stoke to Old Trafford and Nani told the News of the World he wants to play regularly in the first team after finally adjusting to English top-flight football after three years at the club.

“I think I am prepared for it and ready to play in this league. I am stronger and have more confidence. I want to play – I want to be the first option in my position in the team,” said the attacker.

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has said that the club may have to cope without star striker Wayne Rooney (11/1 – World Cup 2010 Top Goalscorer) for the rest of the season.

The England forward recently returned to the first team after a ankle problem but is now struggling after injuring his groin during training, and his manager claims the 34-goal forward is likely to be out for two to three weeks.

Nani admitted that Rooney is vital to United, but he thinks the side are strong enough to win the Premier League title without the striker.

“We know Rooney is very important for the team – he is doing so well for us. But we know that this team does not just depend on one player, it depends on all eleven on the pitch,” he stated.

Following United’s 3-1 win over Spurs at Old Trafford, the Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp told the BBC that he thought Chelsea face a tougher battle out of the two teams to win the Premier League title.

Chelsea face Liverpool and Wigan after Sunday’s clash with Stoke and Redknapp said it “would not be easy” for the Blues as he can see United winning their final two games.

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