Luis Nani - After the death of Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez who resigned from Old Trafford, Manchester United count on Luis Nani free-kick as the executioner. Portugal winger is ambitious to escape from the shadow of Ronaldo.In an interview with Goal.com Spain, Nani also discussed fight against Cheslea Community Shield, life at Old Trafford without Ronaldo and Tevez, including competitors 'Red Devils', Chelsea and Liverpool, and his chances with the national team of Portugal.
Here are excerpts of an interview with reporters Nani Goal.com Spain, Francisco Acedo:
Nani, you do not look good at the beginning of this season, but they slowly began to be.
Yes, embarrassing defeat in the arena Community Sheild against Chelsea, but I think we played well on that day and have more opportunities than they were. Would be a good start this season if his degree, but it was not too mean much.
All eyes are now fixed on you after hengkangnya Cristiano Ronaldo but the team also lost an important player, Carlos Tevez. What would you do?
We have to show we are not dependent on the Tevez and Ronaldo. This season, we've moved and we must be ready to prove ourselves.
What will be changed with hengkangnya both? Will there be a new approach in your game or tactics will remain the same?
I'm not going to change the way I play, but the tactics of coach full authority of Sir Alex Ferguson. No one denies Cristiano quality and Tevez, but they are history for us and now the club is building a new platform without them.
MU has two main competitors, Chelsea and Liverpool and look stronger than last year. Are you still favored team won the Premier League title?
Yes, for me there is no doubt. We are still favored won the Premier League title, although we are developing a rival during this season. I am optimistic about this club.What is said Ferguson in the dressing room after the players mentioned if Cristiano will leave Manchester United and move to Real Madrid?
Ferguson did not talk about Cristiano Ronaldo during the exercise. When we started this season, he said Ronaldo history for us and we will not fall without him.
In addition to losing Tevez and Ronaldo, Manchester United also lost Edwin van der Sar was injured, what's your view?
Injuries are covered van der Sar, come at the wrong time for the team. But I guess, Ben Foster has proved the quality of some matches and can be coated with a good position.
Try, you tell us about Wayne Rooney, who now become the foundation for the MU on the front lines?
Rooney will be key this year and I'm sure he will score many goals. We will help him fight the leading scorer in the Premier League.
What can we expect from you? You play 72 official games for Chelsea since coming two years ago, but it seems your role is more important this year.
I always offer my best game every game. Ferguson had talked to me this season and I believe in my ability. It made me stronger through it.
What were you thinking when compared to Ronaldo? You both Portugal and the previous player played with Sporting Lisbon before coming to MU.
I'm not Ronaldo just because we have different characteristics in the field, but no one doubted I could take the initiative to look good and this year will be my best year at MU.
Now we are talking about Chelsea and Liverpool, but also about Manchester City? Will they succeed with their expensive purchase?
Manchester City has made several important purchases this season but it's not a guarantee for a successful harvest. Cheslea, Liverpool and Arsenal did not increase their strength and also lost a few players I saw pentingnya.l this reason as the end of last year and we are prepared to follow him.What about the team? What makes you think your team will be stronger this year?
I want to be with Portugal in the 2010 World Cup and I have to prove it in front of coach Carlos Queiroz if I have reaped the chance to play as a starter in the Premier League.