The Brazilian has backed Memphis Depay to come good alongside the Red
Devils' new striking starlet despite a disappointing debut campaign in
English football
Manchester United youngster Andreas
Pereira has tipped team-mate Marcus Rashford to become a superstar following his
explosive start in the Premier League.
The united youngster scored twice on
his debut against Arsenal and his total of eight goals in 17 first-team
appearances has earned him a place in Roy Hodgson’s provisional 26-man England
squad for Euro 2016.
He is likely to start in attack for
The Red Devils in the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace and Pereira, who has
played with the striker at reserve and youth level, has been taken aback by his
instant impact.
“I think he has the potential to be
a superstar,” the Brazil Under-23 international told Goal. “He is very
young, but has a lot of talent too.
“If he keeps playing this way, with
this hunger for goals, and stays humble and learning things, I think that he
can be one of the best in the world.
On Memphis
Pereira also backed Memphis Depay to
improve after a disappointing first season at Old Trafford – even if he has
threatened to take his former PSV team-mate’s No.7 shirt.
“I’ve joked with him about it,” the
20-year-old midfielder said. “He is a very talented player and he can still
give a lot to the club.
“I think he will be a big star not
only for Manchester, but for the Dutch national team as well. He has
exceptional talent.
“It’s normal for you to play well in
a match and then have a fall of production in the next game in the first year –
he’s still getting used to a new life and a new country.
“It’s to be expected what he’s going
through, and he will pass through this phase and become even stronger. He will
be a superstar.”
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