High-flying Manchester United winger Antonio Valencia claims that the key to his good form lately is the confidence he received from Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson.
The 25-year-old Ecuadorian has excelled, especially lately, after his £16 million summer move from Wigan Athletic.
His performance in the Carling Cup final landed him the man of the match award as he set up the winning goal for Wayne Rooney.
Four of Rooney's last five consecutive headed goals, including the winner against Aston Villa at Wembley, have come courtesy of precision crosses from the United winger.
Several more of Rooney's 28 goals this season have been smashed home after assists from the former Villarreal wide man darting down the right and threading the killer ball into the penalty area.
Indeed, he is fourth in the Premier League's official assists table with nine.
"I'm here because of Mr Ferguson," Valencia told The Sun.
"The coach insisted he wanted me and that really came as a surprise to me.
"From the first moment I joined, he was clear with me. He explained why United needed me.
"The key to my good form is I receive the coach's confidence.
"From afar the image of Mr Ferguson appears different to the one that actually exists.
"Some people believe that he does not connect with the players but, really, he is very open and gives you a chance."
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The 25-year-old Ecuadorian has excelled, especially lately, after his £16 million summer move from Wigan Athletic.
His performance in the Carling Cup final landed him the man of the match award as he set up the winning goal for Wayne Rooney.
Four of Rooney's last five consecutive headed goals, including the winner against Aston Villa at Wembley, have come courtesy of precision crosses from the United winger.
Several more of Rooney's 28 goals this season have been smashed home after assists from the former Villarreal wide man darting down the right and threading the killer ball into the penalty area.
Indeed, he is fourth in the Premier League's official assists table with nine.
"I'm here because of Mr Ferguson," Valencia told The Sun.
"The coach insisted he wanted me and that really came as a surprise to me.
"From the first moment I joined, he was clear with me. He explained why United needed me.
"The key to my good form is I receive the coach's confidence.
"From afar the image of Mr Ferguson appears different to the one that actually exists.
"Some people believe that he does not connect with the players but, really, he is very open and gives you a chance."
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