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'Nobody would say this guy isn't on the team'

The spectacular signing from Sporting Lisbon was instrumental in our most recent victory, at Everton, with another two goals and the assist for substitute Edinson Cavani’s clincher.

As part of his enjoyable UTD Podcast episode, the Portugal international was asked about players who have excelled in his position.

He feels he was maybe closer in style to Paul Scholes but admits he is picking up tips at the moment from another of Sir Alex Ferguson’s stars in the engine room in Carrick, who is a vital part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s coaching team.

”For me, maybe I’m closer to Paul Scholes,” he said, when asked about midfield greats of the past in a lengthy chat to be published in full on Monday.