Nani is a regular in Fergie’s salon
Speaking on the Betfair Facebook page, Nani said: “I get it a lot, it’s normal.
“He expects more from me, so sometimes he comes to me and says something.”
Not that it means Nani respects Ferguson any less.
After almost 40 years as a manager, 25 of which have been spent at United, the former Sporting Lisbon player knows the Scot is the master of man-management.
“No-one understands it like Alex Ferguson,” he said.
“Everyone knows him in Portugal, and talk a lot talk about him.
“Everyone knows the way he works is fantastic and the young lads improve a lot.”
But Ferguson has come in for criticism for his failure to overhaul his midfield in recent years. While Paul Scholes’ return has been welcomed by the majority of supporters, there is also a fear the 37-year-old’s retirement U-turn is just papering over the cracks.
Not that the view is echoed in the United dressing room.
“He is one of the best players I’ve played with in my life,” said Nani.
“The quality he gives the team is fantastic.”
That area will be tested again this weekend when they meet Arsenal, who Michael Carrick agreed could be looking to avenge that 8-2 loss.
“Maybe. They didn’t start the season too well but they are still up there. Arsenal against Manchester United is always a massive game. They will want to win and so will we.”
It is not so much a case of the Red Devils wanting to win. By the time they kick-off, it might be a clear case of having to.
For, if Manchester City overcome Tottenham in the other title crunch game taking place on Sunday, United will be six points adrift to a team that will only get stronger once Yaya and Kolo Toure return from African Nations Cup duty.
“Manchester City have done well,” said Carrick. “You have to give them credit. They set an early pace, had a funny Christmas period, and have now bounced back. It’s close at the moment, so we want to catch up with them.
“The bar has been raised this year.”
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