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Manchester United youngster Andreas Pereira wants to be the best player in the world one day, and believes he can get there with a little bit of luck.
What’s the word?
Pereira spoke about all things football in a revealing interview with Youtube channel Pilhado.
The 23 year-old joked about his passionate support for Brazilian outfit Santos, and was then asked the difficult question of whether he could become the best in the world.
Via Sport Witness, he said: “I think it depends a lot if I start playing now at Manchester United. Be a starter. I think it has to be step by step. You have to first play at Man United, start, go to the national team, start conquering your space.
“I think I trust my ability, and I think it’s possible. But it’s a lot of work and you have to be a little lucky too. I believe. I think if I don’t believe it, I think I’m wrong.
“Playing at 23 years old at Manchester, and knowing that I can play, and don’t believe it, I think I’m wrong as a pro. I think in my position, one day, I can fight for the best in the world. And I work day to day for it.”
Healthy competitive attitude
Pereira’s verdict may be a bit optimistic, but he’s not exactly going to say he doesn’t believe in his own abilities is he?
More importantly, he actually makes a very valid point, that if he can break into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s at the tender age of 23 he has a very good chance to be considered one of the world’s best.
A long career in the heart of United’s midfield would surely yield some silverware and accolades, and he has already shown glimpses of his quality in his limited appearances thus far.
His comments also show the spirit Solskjaer has spread throughout the Old Trafford dressing room. The fact that he not only has lofty personal ambitions, but also wants to “fight” for his place in the XI, reveals the boss has fostered an excellent attitude of competition in his squad.
The Brazilian ace started the opening league fixture against Chelsea but was left on the bench until the last minute of the draw at Wolves, but fans should take promise from the fact he is so desperate to prove himself at United.
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