Shev tips United for glory

Striker says Ronaldo is key to United bid

By Stephen Bramley   Last updated: 7th November 2007

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Shevchenko: Tips United

For me they are one of the favourites

Andrei Shevchenko
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Andrei Shevchenko says Manchester United are favourites to win the UEFA Champions League.

The Chelsea striker believes Sir Alex Ferguson has pulled together a squad that is more than capable of winning European football's biggest prize.

"For me they are one of the favourites," Shevchenko told the Daily Star.

"They got to the semi-finals last year and have really strengthened in the summer by buying Anderson, Nani, Carols Tevez and Owen Hargreaves.

"They have the squad to do it.

Impresses

"They have two of the world's best young players in Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney, but the player who most impresses me is Paul Scholes.

"He is United's most important player, he makes most things happen on the field. He is a legend, as is Ryan Giggs. The older players help guide the young players and give them balance."

The Ukrainian also believes Ronaldo can emulate Kaka's performances in last season's competition and bring the trophy back to Old Trafford.

The former Milan hit-man added: "Ronaldo is a player who I enjoy watching and he will get even better. He is also so skilful and quick but also physically strong.

"Last season it was Kaka with Milan who dominated the Champions League, and this year it could be Ronaldo who does that with United."