GeordieMancunian
23-04-2007, 02:30 PM
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Manchester United legend Eric Cantona has heaped praise on his former club for the way they have helped Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo faced hostility at every turn upon his arrival back in England last summer, after he played a major part in The Three Lions' exit from the World Cup finals.
Ronaldo was blamed for getting club-mate Wayne Rooney sent-off - but the much hyped move to Spain never materialised and the Portuguese winger has gone on to have a sensational season.
Cantona likens Ronaldo's treatment to that which he went through after he was banned from the game after attacking a fan at Crystal Palace.
"Not all the fans would react as Manchester United fans reacted to the World Cup with Ronaldo - how they reacted to me when I was banned," he told Sky Sports News.
"This mentality, this philosophy, it's important for players to feel we have people behind us, who trust us, give us confidence when we need to express ourselves.
"Especially in more difficult moments, it's important for the player in that difficult moment."
Cantona insists Sir Alex Ferguson has played a huge part in Ronaldo's success this term.
"It's important for the other ones that they know that if they have a difficult moment all the fans and the manager will be behind them to help them," he added.
Manchester United legend Eric Cantona has heaped praise on his former club for the way they have helped Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo faced hostility at every turn upon his arrival back in England last summer, after he played a major part in The Three Lions' exit from the World Cup finals.
Ronaldo was blamed for getting club-mate Wayne Rooney sent-off - but the much hyped move to Spain never materialised and the Portuguese winger has gone on to have a sensational season.
Cantona likens Ronaldo's treatment to that which he went through after he was banned from the game after attacking a fan at Crystal Palace.
"Not all the fans would react as Manchester United fans reacted to the World Cup with Ronaldo - how they reacted to me when I was banned," he told Sky Sports News.
"This mentality, this philosophy, it's important for players to feel we have people behind us, who trust us, give us confidence when we need to express ourselves.
"Especially in more difficult moments, it's important for the player in that difficult moment."
Cantona insists Sir Alex Ferguson has played a huge part in Ronaldo's success this term.
"It's important for the other ones that they know that if they have a difficult moment all the fans and the manager will be behind them to help them," he added.