Vidic admits his struggle to adapt
Manchester United central defender Nemanja Vidic has admitted how
much he struggled to come to terms with the speed of the game after
his arrival from Spartak Moscow.
However, the Serbian powerhouse has shown in ever-increasingly
impressive performances that he has now settled in nicely at Old
Trafford and formed a strong partnership with Rio Ferdinand.
A major factor in last season's title success, Vidic has the happy
knack of finding the net for his club, scoring the winner at
Everton earlier this season, one of five goals in his 69
appearances.
Vidic this month signed a two-year contract extension that will
keep him at United until 2012.
He told Sport magazine: "The first couple of months after I joined,
I wasn't me. I could not pass the ball properly, or control a
simple ball. My confidence was gone and I started to think maybe
England wasn't for me. But after a couple of months, I learnt how
to play. Now you see the
real Nemanja Vidic."
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson said: "Nemanja has made a terrific
impact at the club and has forged a partnership with Rio Ferdinand
that was a major part in us winning the title last year.
"He is an extremely popular member of the squad, both with staff
and fans alike. It's great news that he wants to be part of this
exciting side for years to come."
