Brazilian legend Rivaldo has backed compatriot Anderson to be a success at Manchester United, if he is given time.
Brazilian legend expects starlet to shine
Brazilian legend Rivaldo has backed compatriot Anderson to be a success at Manchester United, if he is given time.
United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has previously asked the Old Trafford faithful to show patience with Anderson after a less than impressive Premier League debut against Sunderland.
Anderson, who joined United in the summer in a £17million move from Porto, lasted only 45 minutes against the Black Cats on Saturday before being replaced by match winner Louis Saha.
However, Rivaldo - a former World Player of the Year - has echoed the sentiments of Ferguson and insists the 19-year-old will be a star in England.
Huge talent
"He's very good, a huge talent, but you need to be patient with him," Rivaldo told the Daily Star.
"His development should be controlled, giving him encouragement but everything done calmly.
"We're talking about a youngster who has the qualities to be a great player."
United fans will be wary of another Brazilian flop after the club spent £6.5m on Kleberson in 2003, before he was shipped out to Besiktas two years later after making only 16 Premier League starts.
