Ferguson backs Berbatov to come good
Sir Alex Ferguson has leapt to the defence of striker Dimitar
Berbatov as Manchester United look to put their season back on track
following their unexpected FA Cup exit.
Berbatov has struggled to justify the 30 million pounds transfer fee
United paid Tottenham for the Bulgaria international's services in
September.
He has scored just eight times in 27 league appearances while his
miss, after coming on as a substitute, in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final
penalty shootout defeat by Everton proved critical as United's quintuple
dream bit the dust.
Ferguson's Premier League champions get a quick chance to return to
winning ways when they entertain Portsmouth at Old Trafford on
Wednesday.
In the build-up to that match, the United manager has defended
Berbatov from accusations he is is not living up to his exorbitant
transfer fee.
"I don't see any evidence of that," said Ferguson. "He has had his
injuries but I thought he did well when he came on in the semi-final.
"He was disappointed to miss his penalty and he'll get criticism for
that.
MANCHESTER, AFP
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