維迪奇：馬蒂奇是一名關鍵的引援

自馬蒂奇加盟曼聯後，他的表現得到了許多球迷的支持，其中就包括的他的前輩、名字同樣是內馬尼亞的維迪奇。

在2014年，馬蒂奇加盟切爾西的時候，曼聯球迷對這名球員非常的陌生。但在接下來的三個賽季，他兩次幫助藍軍拿到了英超冠軍。

在馬蒂奇來到老特拉福德球場後，穆里尼奧就說過馬蒂奇是一次理想的引援。對於馬蒂奇在如此短的時間就適應曼聯的比賽節奏，維迪奇一點兒也不驚訝。這位傳奇球星還表示，馬蒂奇豐富的經驗對於曼聯的爭冠非常重要。

「他跟卡里克很像，都是隊內的重要成員。麥可已經36歲了。內馬尼亞也有29了，但他也經驗十足。他效力過一些大球會，比如本菲卡和切爾西，而且都在那裡拿到過冠軍。」

「對我們來說，他是一位優秀的引援，因為他是那個位置的頂級球員。孔蒂居然讓他離隊，這一點讓我很驚訝。上賽季馬蒂奇在切爾西踢了大部分的比賽，而且表現相當不錯。所以當時我不認為他們會將這樣的球員出售給對手。從前幾輪比賽來看，這已經說明了馬蒂奇已經是曼聯的人了。」

當維迪奇還在曼聯踢球時，現場的球迷會為他而歌頌。現在，球迷們把這首歌又送給馬蒂奇。對此，維迪奇絲毫不介意，而且更多的是高興。

「對於曼聯簽下馬蒂奇，我非常的高興。首先，無論是球員還是個人，他都很優秀。而且他還是我的同胞，也叫內馬尼亞——這兩個是我們共同的優點！聽說球迷們把以前送給我的歌又獻給了馬蒂奇。我喜歡這首歌，因為這首歌有對我有特殊的意義。希望馬蒂奇能夠拿出更好的表現，然後得到球迷們的歌頌。而且他確實得到了球迷們的認可。」

NEMANJA ON NEMANJA: VIDIC PRAISES MATIC

Nemanja Matic has impressed every Manchester United supporter since joining from Chelsea, including his namesake, compatriot and former Reds skipper Nemanja Vidic.

The giant Serbian midfielder was hardly an unknown quantity to United fans after helping the Blues to win two Premier League titles in three seasons, following his 2014 return from Benfica.

Jose Mourinho declared earlier this month that Matic is his ideal signing and club legend Vidic is also not surprised by the way Nemanja has quickly settled into life at Old Trafford.

The former centre-back, who won 15 major honours in nine seasons with United before leaving in 2014, has held Matic in high regard since they first crossed paths on international duty almost a decade ago.

Speaking exclusively to United Review, Vidic recalled: "I remember him arriving for the Serbian national team for the first time. We were

playing a game in Prague against Czech Republic in 2008.

"My first impressions of him were positive – a nice guy, someone good to have around and someone who would be right in the dressing room. Unlike many of the players in the Serbian national side, he did not play for Red Star or Partizan Belgrade at a senior level.

"He's from Sabac, close to Belgrade, but he found his way via football in Slovakia where he was Player of the Year there with Kosice. He was a very talented footballer."

Matic has already slotted seamlessly into a United team which has began the 2017/18 in impressive form and Vidic feels our new signing's experience could be crucial in a potential title challenge.

"He has similar qualities to Michael Carrick, who has been a great player for the club," Vida said. "Michael is now 36; Nemanja is younger at 29 but he's also very experienced. He's been at big clubs, including Benfica and Chelsea, where he's won titles.

"There are not so many players left at Old Trafford who have won the title before, so that trophy-winning mentality is very important because it can't only come from a very successful manager. Nemanja has been there before and he knows what it's like when the pressure really builds in a title race.

"He's a very good signing for us. He's a top player for the position and I'm surprised that Antonio Conte let him go. He played most of their games last season and did really well, so I didn't expect him to be sold to one of their biggest rivals. The way he's played in his first few games suggests he is a United player."

That opinion is clearly echoed by United fans, who have already repurposed Vidic's famous chant for the new no.31 and the 2008 Champions League winner is more than happy to share his song.

"I'm glad United have signed him," the 35-year-old told us. "Firstly because I think he's an excellent player and person, but also because he's from Serbia and called Nemanja – they are very good qualities to have! I've heard that the fans have been singing the song that I had. I loved my song, it was special for me and I hope Nemanja does well and has the fans singing it for him, too. It's great to have that recognition."

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