Considering his future: Manchester United
midfielder Anderson
Brazilian midfielder Anderson has admitted that he has
considered whether he has a future at Old Trafford since falling
out of Sir Alex Ferguson's team in the last month.
Along with returning defenders Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic,
Anderson is in contention for a place in the Manchester
United team for Tuesday's Barclays Premier League home
game against West
Ham.
He has not featured at all since the 2-1 Carling Cup
defeat at Manchester City more
than a month ago and during that time the 21-year-old disappeared
to Brazil after skipping a training session.
'I went to Brazil to think about my future,' admitted Anderson.
'I didn't go there to negotiate with other clubs, though.
'It's been a difficult season for me as I haven't played enough
games. 'The coach has asked me for more effort and I accept that
but I need more chances to play in the first team. I have explained
my situation in private to him.
'I am not a machine. It is impossible to function at 100% in
each match. I accept that my work was not good during some matches
but those were not significant enough to stop me playing for a long
time I hope.
'Sincereley, I am not finished at United. I insist that I can
offer much to this team in the decisive moments of the season.
'I am happy here. I want to stay.'
Ferguson will reshape his team for tonight's match after
Saturday's defeat at Everton, with Ferdinand certain to play at the
back after serving a suspension and Vidic also hopeful of a game
after recovering from injury.
Whether Anderson plays remains to be seen by the former Porto
player admitted last night he must return to action soon if his
place in Brazil's World Cup squad isn't to be seriously
threatened.
'One of the my dreams this season is to be in the Brazil squad
for the World Cup but if i do not play for United then the coach
Dunga is not interested in me,' explained Anderson.
'This is very hard for me because I need minutes on the field
during the coming matches.
'I have won titles here but still the people have not seen my
real performance on the field. 'I am a professional footballer and
my responsibility is to United. Am I happy? I am optimistic but if
I play more then I will be more content. That is normal.'
