Barcelona<\/a>\u2019s superstars on television has inspired him in training to become a better footballer.<\/p>\nThe Portuguese international has had a good season with United, which saw him end the campaign with the 14 assists to his name \u2013 the most in the division – as the Red Devils won their 19th Premier League title.<\/p>\n
Barcelona have the current top three players in the world \u2013 Lionel Messi, Xavi and Andres Iniesta – according to Fifa, as well as a host of other big names such as David Villa.<\/p>\n
But Nani has said that watching them only makes him want to outperform them on the pitch.<\/p>\n
“When I am at home and watching TV I think about Barcelona’s players in a totally different way than if I am playing against them,” he told reporters.<\/p>\n
“At home, I appreciate the way they play.<\/p>\n
“Messi is the best player in the world. I like to see him play and see the things he does. He inspires other players to do different things as well.<\/p>\n
“But on the pitch I want to be better than them.<\/p>\n
“Every day I am on the training ground I always practice. I want to improve the things I am not good at. I am trying to be mentally stronger.<\/p>\n
“I am not perfect but feel with more experience I can contribute more to the team.”<\/p>\n
Nani has never started a Champions League final for United and looks set to miss out to Antonio Valencia on the right-hand side of midfield, with the Ecuadorian being a regular since returning from injury.<\/p>\n
But Nani is confident that should he be chosen to play on Saturday, he would put in a good display.<\/p>\n
He added: “I have played against Argentina and Spain and always done well.<\/p>\n
“Barcelona’s football is the same and the players are the same.<\/p>\n
“I like to play against teams who play that way. It is good for me.<\/p>\n
“I feel happy because I know when I play against those players, it will go right. There is no pressure on me.<\/p>\n
“I know my quality. I know what I have been doing for my team-mates.<\/p>\n
“The manager knows what he is doing. I have played every game.<\/p>\n
“Antonio is just starting now. He has played a couple of games because I needed a rest. Now I am feeling very good so we will let the manager decide.<\/p>\n
“Whatever team he picks, I just hope we win.”<\/p>\n
Nani\u2019s performances this season saw him awarded the player\u2019s player of the year award, which has pleased the Portuguese who had spent many years in the shadow of international team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo before his departure to Real Madrid.<\/p>\n
“That meant a lot to me,” he said.<\/p>\n
“It means the people who work with me know what I am doing every day, during training and matches, and recognise my contribution for the team.<\/p>\n
“That makes me happy. It is more important than any trophy from the fans or the league.”<\/p>\n
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