When you think of former Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic, a montage of images of his exemplary warrior-like skills emerges
Ex-Man Utd defender Nemanja Vidic. Pic/Getty Images
When you think of former Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic, a montage of images of his exemplary warrior-like skills emerges. Such was the Serbian international's excellence as a renowned centre back that he almost achieved demigod status during his 300 appearances for the Red Devils from 2006 to 2014.
All that almost seemed to be untrue yesterday as Vidic made his way through the ballroom of a city hotel for a chat with select media. The man, who displayed innate defensive acumen during his time at Old Trafford, sauntered in with a broad smile, calm and ready to answer any questions at ease. Unlike his time, where manager Sir Alex Ferguson used to assert complete control, the scene is almost the opposite today.
Jose Mourinho's recent friction with his striker Paul Pogba in the United dressing room has raised questions whether the player has grown bigger than his manager. "Football is changing. The football player has much more power than before. If you see Didier Drogba, he's has value. The younger generation too come with a certain value, so it's difficult for managers to establish themselves if they don't win trophies. I think the younger generation have become bigger than the manager and Jose won't have a problem with that," Vidic, 36, said on the sidelines of a football conference hosted by India on Track.
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